Brian Huffman is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s administrative platforms, offering point‑in‑time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Julia Moody is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2023 and previously held roles at Regions Bank, Cetera Investment Services, and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm uses both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches, leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support investment decisions and manager selection.

Leana D'aloisio is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2012 and has been with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2019. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing various strategies and technology platforms to support its services.

Gabriel Willis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Acworth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he operated a window treatment business, EG Willis, Inc., from 2021 to 2024, which he has since turned over to his spouse. Before that, he worked at American States Utility Services, Inc. for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is known for its extensive network of financial advisors and branches, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 registrations. His career includes roles at Wachovia Bank, N.A. since 2009 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

J R Krause is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Krause operates Krause Wealth Management Group and is involved in life insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Seth Austin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with several organizations including Orange Cone Productions and served as owner of CrazyLegs Creative Group, a marketing agency. He is also engaged in medical health navigation on a consulting basis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lynda Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as an insurance specialist focusing on non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients across the U.S. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Stephen Kinney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rockmart, Georgia, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Rice is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, State Farm as an independent agent, Rocket Mortgage, Regions, and Citi, spanning nearly two decades. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

John Pence is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, he spent 22 years with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with algorithmic automation overseen by specialized committees to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Daryl Ullmer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Acworth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for State Farm in management and insurance roles for 14 years. He established a corporation related to insurance during his time at State Farm, although he did not pursue the agency further. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Deborah Flugstad is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2007. She holds a Series 66 license and operates out of Kennesaw, GA. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Verden Haus, LLC, a vacation rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Frederick Saavedra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dallas, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate business entity, Fred Saavedra LLC, which is not related to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jackson Heinlen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles at credit unions and universities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Rod Bazarsky is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Tradebe Environmental Services from 2010 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Stephen Albritton is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2020 and previously spent three years with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Joshua Arrowood is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Heidelberg USA for seven years. Joshua is also associated with Main Street Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Brandon Courson is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Hiram, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Amiyah Seals is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 12 years. She is registered with a Series 66 credential. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves in advisory roles that include commodity pool operations and fund management.