Luther Rutledge is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Synovus Securities since 1999, including a recent transition to Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a range of portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform. The firm is affiliated with Pinnacle Financial Partners, providing clients additional banking and trust resources.

Jason Connally is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Newnan, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank since 2012 and joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm manages portfolios using discretionary and non-discretionary programs via the Envestnet platform and provides access to alternative investments alongside educational services for ERISA plans.

Malcolm Peele is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and Synovus Bank. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs and financial planning solutions.

Stephanie Heard is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank in various roles since 1991. She joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs a client risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and manager selection, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs.

Jenna Davis is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. in Newnan, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has worked with Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank since 2019 and joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through a variety of programs on the Envestnet platform. The firm provides access to alternative investments and educational services for ERISA plans, utilizing internal and external due diligence in portfolio management.

Preston Sharpe is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC. He has previously worked at Derbend Asset Management, LLC and Wells Fargo in various capacities over eight years. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers a broad range of investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office services.

Drake Mccormick is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. since 2018 and transitioned to Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Prior to his financial career, he spent ten years in full-time education. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes Envestnet’s platform to deliver portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs guided by client risk tolerance and conducts internal and external due diligence on investment managers.

Jonathan Johnson II is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc., based in Newnan, Georgia. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at Pinnacle Bank, Synovus Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, Johnson participates in marriage retreats with the Winshape Foundation and volunteers as a musician and youth group helper at First Presbyterian Church in Rome, Georgia. Synovus Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs on the Envestnet platform. The firm also offers access to alternative investments and provides educational services for ERISA plans.

Michael Marchetti is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Synovus Securities since 1998, including positions at Synovus Bank and Pinnacle Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Marchetti is involved as a general partner in a land and cattle timber business through Marchetti Investments, LLC. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services including managed accounts and financial planning. The firm utilizes the Envestnet platform for portfolio management and refers clients to outside money managers while providing access to alternative investments and educational services.

Jane Prevost is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. in Charleston, SC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and various positions within Synovus entities. She serves as President of the Ashley Hall Alumnae Association Board, where she organizes events and facilitates alumnae engagement. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services with a range of portfolio management programs delivered through the Envestnet platform.

Robyn O'Kelley is a financial advisor at Synovus Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Synovus Securities and Synovus Bank in various roles since 2011. Recently, she joined Pinnacle Bank in 2026. Synovus Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services with an emphasis on portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs on the Envestnet platform.

Casey Campana is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Synovus Securities, Inc. and Pinnacle Bank, having held roles at Synovus entities and SunTrust firms since 2015. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by a client risk-tolerance assessment and due diligence processes.

Cathy Jones is a financial advisor with Synovus Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Her previous work includes roles at SunTrust Investment Services and Synovus bank. Outside of her advisory career, she is an independent beauty consultant and an independent travel agent. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management programs and provides access to alternative investments through its managed account programs.

James Stevens is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of experience with First Command in various advisory, insurance, and brokerage roles, following prior service in the Georgia Army National Guard. Stevens is also the owner of Blue J Enterprises, LLC, through which he operates his First Command business. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and a range of wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through centralized teams and approved third-party managers, emphasizing in-person financial coaching and employee ownership.

Edward Machado is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at Empower Financial Services, Allied Mortgage Group, and Newrez LLC, as well as in the film and video industry. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders, using a model integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Patrick Rivers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors, where he has worked since 2024, following prior roles at Raymond James and Associates and State Farm Insurance. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a variety of program structures supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Scott Hollowell is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Advisor Alliance since 2019 and previously with LPL Financial and Independent Financial Partners. Outside of advising, Hollowell serves as a member of the Fayette County, GA Board of Education and has participated as a film and television extra. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and utilizes various analytical techniques and technology platforms to support client portfolios and planning.

Teresa Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including Capital Analysts, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder of TMF Legacy Enterprises, Inc., providing sales coaching and leadership development, and co-founded the i3Inspire podcast focused on entrepreneurship. She also serves as a trustee for the Italian Sons and Daughters of Italy – Peachtree City Lodge. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and manages a range of model portfolios using both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Fatima Lopez is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages rental properties in Georgia. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration with related entities.

Dale Conlan is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Conlan serves as a tour guide for Water Tower Tours, leading tours of TV and movie filming locations in Senoia, Georgia. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research tools.