Lafayette Huston is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Powder Springs, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at LPL Financial LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pet-sitting services to his community. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Wegner is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and SouthState Investment Services, having previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, The First Wealth Management, and Heritage Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Susan Mcqueen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Dylan Windish is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes military service in the United States Navy from 2019 to 2023, as well as roles in higher education and employment development. He is currently connected with the University of Georgia in an ongoing capacity. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and annual advice. The firm’s approach integrates its proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Pinckney Ridley is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Smyrna, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and has been associated with Ridley International Inc. since 2007. Ridley also participates in sales of home security, automation products, and loan referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-based investment strategies managed by third parties. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,987 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Wei Wu is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Investment Services and Transamerica Financial Advisors. He is also the owner of HuiWei Wealth Management Inc., providing accounting, tax, and financial consulting services. Outside of advising, Wu consults for CarelonRx, a pharmacy benefit management company, assisting internal clients with managing medical and prescription drug costs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Scott James is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc and Fairfield Funding. He is also involved in business support roles with Avenue Wealth Management LLC and Align Wealth Advisors in Atlanta. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations in municipal and public finance.

Henry Sullivan is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Henry earned a Master's Degree from Baruch College and a Bachelor's Degree from Dillard University. His educational background supports his work in providing financial advisory services within the wealth management sector.

Noah Smith is a financial professional at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and several advisory firms before joining Cetera in 2025. Smith is licensed with a Series 66 designation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Venus Justice is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Truist, First Citizens, and Bank of America. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Patrick Mcclellen is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Thompson Software Solutions Inc. and Vodel Media Inc. He is the CEO and consultant of McClellen Enterprises Inc., a non-investment related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Lyssa Berlinguette is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 1997. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of an online boutique specializing in merchandise sales. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Claire Ciarciello is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Delta Community Credit Union since 2020 and Webster Investment Services from 2013 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Alan Sheldon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2010 as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deborah Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation with 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services, where she worked for a combined 15 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through various advisory programs with a range of portfolio management styles.

Ragan Gootee is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Parable Real Estate, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

J Moore is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2009 and is also the owner of Mapec Group, LLC, which sells health insurance. Additionally, he co-owns a tea wholesale and retail business and serves as assistant treasurer at Zion Baptist Church of Marietta. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Glenn Gilliard II is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Atlanta, GA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Loan Depot among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Tunesley LLC, a custom gift song company that creates personalized music for special occasions. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive financial planning without portfolio management or institutional advisory services. Their approach focuses on holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Steve Kaasbell is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2002. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of WVP Ventures LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

La Rhonda Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Curious Calvin LLC, a children's book business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branches.