Carlos Polanco Rojas is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Howard Capital Management since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Georgia State University. Howard Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plan participants, and other investment advisers. The firm uses proprietary technical indicators to guide tactical investment strategies and offers a range of services including participant tools, private wealth services, and management of proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Haggard is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has held roles at firms including UCAP Asset Management, Adi Dassler Family Office LLC, ACG Wealth Inc., Oppenheimer, and Stanford Group Company. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and various institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios.

Jeffrey Neumeyer is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family-held condo rental business. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines institutional research and diversified asset allocation strategies across public and private markets, serving high-net-worth clients and nonprofits with both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Nicholas Shook is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 after prior roles at LPL Financial, United Parcel Service, and Unum Group. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Good Works Financial LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. IFG Advisory, LLC provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers specialized services such as real estate-oriented planning and business valuation.

Lauren Lewis is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Oppenheimer, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified asset allocation managed through centrally overseen model portfolios and utilizes both internal and third-party investment management resources.

Maximillian Stewart is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hampton Bluff Capital Partners and Florida Financial Advisors, where he also engaged in fixed insurance sales. Elevation Point Wealth Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles and offering alternatives through specialized platforms.

Mikhail Harmon is a financial advisor with BIP Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Harmon Financial Advisors, and a partial ownership interest in a gym. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers tailored asset allocations, manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and provides advisory services to private pooled vehicles and institutional clients.

Dennis Booker Jr. is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with BIP Wealth since 2010. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing tailored asset allocations across mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, individual securities, and options-based strategies, and also advises private pooled investment vehicles.

Hans Hamann is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OpenArc, he worked at Apogee Electronics, Apple, and VeronaWalk Realty. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional retirement plans, and nonprofit clients. The firm manages approximately $10.1 billion and employs a diversified investment approach that includes institutional research, manager due diligence, and a range of public and private market strategies.

Tobin Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including IFG Advisory, LLC, Arista Advisory Group, LLC, Edward Jones, Pacific Select Distributors Inc., and Pacific Life Insurance Co. Outside of his role at LPL Financial, he provides investment advisory services through IFG Advisory, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a variety of investment delivery options, combining large-scale advisory operations with additional product offerings such as insurance and annuities.

Michael Mcfarland is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Suwanee, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc., and Raymond James & Associates. He is also involved in several business ventures, including co-ownership of Grandview Strategic Partners and Grandview Planning Group, which focus on financial advisory and tax preparation services. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses various platforms and investment solutions, including proprietary models and third-party money managers, to implement strategies tailored to client needs.

Ryan Merriman is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and Cox Communications. Merriman holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers tailored asset allocations that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and private-market securities for qualified investors, and manages private pooled vehicles alongside firm-run covered-call strategies.

Rachael Kelly is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, WestRock, and Coldwell Banker. Kelly maintains a part-time association with a real estate referral network for personal and family use. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a research-driven investment process across diverse asset classes and offers tailored governance and advisory solutions for plan sponsors and nonprofit clients.

Derrick Friedman is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts based in Dunwoody, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, Friedman founded a national placement company for financial advisors and manages a group life insurance program sponsored by a school employer. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan advice. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by proprietary fund screening and maintains institutional relationships to support a range of investment solutions.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., and Prehmus Financial Partners. Edwards is also involved in fixed insurance sales through various product providers. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and provides access to private-market securities and private pooled investment vehicles.

Elizabeth Kunzler is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with over a year of experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Investment Services Ltd. for 12 years. Kunzler is based in Atlanta, GA. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized asset management and financial planning services, with a notable focus on pension-transfer capabilities for U.K. nationals and a network of independent advisory representatives providing layered service arrangements.

Andre Parker is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. Outside of advising, Mr. Parker is involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures such as marketing, coaching, and the music and entertainment industry, where he serves as CEO of Askim Music & Entertainment Group LLC. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, integrating proprietary research and execution capabilities through its ownership of AdvisorGuide, LLC.

Zachary Williams is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Fairway Financial Partners and Brookstone Capital Management, among other firms, and is involved in insurance and annuity sales as a co-owner of Fairway Financial Partners. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors, offering a range of advisory services from financial planning to managed account platforms. The firm utilizes a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, combining advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers.

John Weindler is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. He serves as a board member of the Global Equity Organization, focusing on education, networking, and collaboration within the industry. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients, managing approximately $10.1 billion in assets. The firm’s investment approach integrates institutional research, manager due diligence, and diversified strategies across public and private markets.

Thomas Joerres is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $10.1 billion on a discretionary basis, employing a diversified investment approach that includes both public and private market securities and selective digital asset exposure.