Feng Liu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance and its affiliated services for eight years. His current roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Stephen Mckinley is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since August 19, 2013. Stephen holds several professional designations, including Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is registered with FINRA-Series 7 and 66. Stephen earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from The University of Alabama, obtaining a Master's degree in Applied Economics from its Manderson Graduate School of Business with honors. His expertise focuses on delivering wealth management services that address complex financial decisions and simplify clients' lives to help them achieve their financial goals and desired lifestyles before and during retirement. His client focus areas include College Education Planning, Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, LGBT Wealth Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, and Women and Wealth. Stephen lives in Brookhaven with his wife Katie and their family. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, boating, football, golfing, music, skiing, and spending time with his family. In 2023, he was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of The Snider Team.

John Mchale is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2014 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. He is involved with several investment-related private companies, including JECU LLC, Mchale Group LLC, and 1858 Haven Private Wealth LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory with other financial product sales and referral channels.

Michael Bates is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving as a financial advisor since 2000, bringing over two decades of experience to his role. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent ten years working in the Commercial Insurance brokerage industry. Michael specializes in planning-based asset management with a focus on retirement, educational savings, and estate planning for high net worth individuals and families. His expertise includes legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He provides personalized financial strategies developed through one-on-one consultation designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Michael is also involved in the community through his participation in the Rotary Club of Forsyth County and Habitat for Humanity. He resides in Cumming with his wife Susan and enjoys running, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Jimmy Laffiteau is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in consulting through Michel Laffite LLC and participates as a member on the retail platform Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by comprehensive tools and serves clients through both individual and corporate agreements.

William Nichols is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2013. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Nichols teaches a financial planning course titled "Blueprint for Financial Success" at Emory University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Minervini is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1997. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mitchell Siegel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He partners with Fidelity's high-net-worth clients and families to provide tailored financial planning and wealth strategies. Prior to his current role, Mitchell held several positions at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Trade Execution Specialist III. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Retirement Services Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. Mitchell holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. He is married and recently welcomed his first child, experiences that have deepened his appreciation for long-term financial planning. Outside of work, Mitchell enjoys baseball, football, tennis, social events with friends, and is a pet owner.

Candace Mills is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and MSI Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Shelly Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Charles Ikner is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of client focus areas including education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Ikner has over six years of banking experience and more than eight years of business and management experience. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Georgia and is proficient in both English and Spanish. Beyond his professional commitments, Charles enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, cooking, football, hiking, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling. His mission is to provide personalized financial guidance that helps individuals and families make confident decisions, build lasting wealth, and achieve their most important goals.

Jairus Bethel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in various roles including at ProCare Therapy, Primerica, and served five years in the United States Navy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Elizabeth Sims is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advisory work, she owns Wanderlust! Experiences, a company that plans exclusive travel experiences for small groups, and serves as president of the Glenridge Estates HOA in Atlanta. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

William Metzner is a CFP® professional at Equitable Advisors with eight years of experience in financial advisory roles. His career includes seven years at Stifel Independent Advisors and prior positions at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Stifel. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessment and uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models for investment management.

Dayna May is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to that, she was employed by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2012 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to develop comprehensive financial plans.

Scott Mackall is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a business that provides expense management and personal services. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service for individuals with substantial investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Wyatt Duncan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for three years and has held roles at Bank of America and CIBC Private Wealth US. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry at Mo'Nelisa Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ryan Walker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Charles Simon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, GA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Fran Jones is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Fran worked at Ameriprise and Bank of America, N.A., and has experience in home furnishings and nonprofit work with the Princeton Education Foundation. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.