Derek Hughes is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Hughes & Company Investment Advisory, LLC, where he has worked since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he supervises substation engineering at Georgia Transmission Corporation. Hughes & Company Investment Advisory provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a passive investment approach primarily using index mutual funds and ETFs, and typically manages client portfolios through third-party managers while conducting regular due diligence.

Michael Crifasi is the principal of CEI Financial Planning in Milton, GA, with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been involved in financial planning and investment advisory roles since the early 1980s. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a corporate advisor to Fuel Cell Technology, Inc., providing political and other guidance. CEI Financial Planning is an independent registered investment adviser serving primarily higher-net-worth individuals. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and emphasizes a non-discretionary investment approach based on cyclical and fundamental analysis, assisting clients in selecting outside money managers.

Jason Culp is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at BrightEdge Wealth Management in Marietta, GA. He has been with Pragmatic Financial Strategies since 2012, where his work has included tax and financial advice as well as estate, income tax, and insurance planning for individuals and small businesses. BrightEdge Wealth Management provides financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, tax planning, and investment advice to individuals, families, and businesses. The firm operates as a fee-only advisor, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and diversification through fundamental and technical analysis, and offers flexible billing arrangements tailored to client needs.

Robert Young Jr. is the sole advisor at Vanhov Wealth Partners LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including IP Financial Advisory Services, Supreme Alliance LLC, BNB Bank, and HSBC Securities Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is co-founder and EVP of VanHov Inc., a management and consulting firm specializing in broker marketing and endorsement deals for entertainers and sports athletes. Vanhov Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses with a portfolio management focus on U.S. equities, index funds, ETFs, and bonds. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment strategy supported by detailed historical analysis to tailor advice through wealth-management questionnaires and annual reviews.

Prasanna Srinivasan is a financial advisor with Opti Bloom Advisors LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Opti Bloom Advisors since 2018 and concurrently works as a project manager at Manhattan Associates Inc., a supply chain software company. Opti Bloom Advisors provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm constructs portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, employing a mix of index and actively managed funds along with both fundamental and technical analysis methods.

Robert Valenti is the sole advisor at Archangel Investment Management in Woodstock, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Archangel (formerly Fiducia Capital Management) since 2015. Valenti is also the owner and managing member of Sierra Victor Management & Consulting, LLC, which provides management consulting and project management services outside of the investment industry. Archangel Investment Management offers discretionary, fee-based investment management and personalized portfolio solutions primarily for individual clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, managing accounts under written guidelines with periodic rebalancing.

Sharon Yu is a financial advisor at Yongchang Company Inc with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at HD Vest Advisory Services and related entities, as well as owning and managing an accounting and tax preparation business, Global Financial Center, Inc. She operates out of Duluth, GA. Yongchang Company Inc provides retirement planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm integrates tax-smart retirement planning with discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios that may include equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income, complemented by ongoing monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

David Rich is a financial advisor at Rich & Company LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked for the United States Department of the Treasury for 17 years and serves as Managing Director of Southern Business Consulting, LLC, a CPA practice offering tax, accounting, and business advisory services. Rich & Company provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and some non-United States persons. The firm combines multiple analytical approaches to tailor recommendations and offers integrated tax planning through its affiliation with a licensed CPA practice.

Leroy Tanker is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC in Tucker, GA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Benedetti And Gucer, Inc and Royal Mountain Gold, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a director for Almost Heaven Resort and Weddings, LLC and maintains a CPA practice. Legacy Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified asset allocation with ongoing monitoring, offering both in-house management and third-party money manager options.

Phillip Kleiber is a CFP® professional and founder of First Pitch Planning and Tax LLC, with four years of experience in financial advising. Prior to establishing his firm, he worked for The Coca-Cola Company for 27 years and was involved in CFP education and tax-related volunteer roles. First Pitch Planning and Tax LLC is a single-advisor independent firm that offers financial planning, tax planning, and coaching primarily to younger and lower-to-medium net worth individuals. The firm focuses on teaching clients to become self-directed investors and integrates tax considerations into its planning process, delivering advice through fee-based, hourly, and subscription models without taking custody of assets or selling commissioned products.

Jeffrey Morris is a financial advisor at CPA Allies, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Insperity Inc, LPL Financial, and Wealthspan Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he was employed full time as a Business Performance Advisor at Insperity, a professional employer organization serving small and medium-sized businesses. CPA Allies, LLC provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, accounting professionals, and CPA firms. The firm focuses on recommending and implementing investment strategies through third-party managed platforms and model portfolios, emphasizing due diligence and ongoing monitoring of money managers.

Woo Kang is a financial advisor with LK Wealth Management, LLC in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LK Wealth Management since 2013 and concurrently associated with BCG Securities, Inc. since 2012. LK Wealth Management provides personalized portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, including options and short sales strategies.

Harris Anderson is a financial advisor at Trinity Capital Management, LLP, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Trinity Capital Management since 2015. Trinity Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, including option and futures trading, and offers services through a wrap-fee arrangement on an institutional platform.

David Brown is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of D.S. Brown Wealth Advisors, LLC, an independent wealth management firm he has led since 2020. Prior to founding his firm, Brown worked at Signature Wealth Management Group LLC and SunTrust Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. D.S. Brown Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a goals-based investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with diversified allocations across equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, and ADRs.

Edward Kerns is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Footlamp, an independent registered investment adviser based in Atlanta, GA. He has worked at Kerns Wealth Management, LLC since 2015 and has concurrently held roles at Lindner Capital Advisers, Inc. and Resource Horizons Group, L.L.C. since 2014. Kerns is also the sole owner and employee of Divorce Financial Strategies, LLC, a divorce financial planning firm in Opelika, AL. Footlamp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party investment managers. The firm employs a primarily non-discretionary, long-term buy-and-hold approach using diversified investment vehicles and offers educational seminars, newsletters, and bundled planning options for complex clients.

John Miller is the sole advisor at Provident Capital Group, L.P., an independent firm based in Mableton, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Resonant Brands LLC. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Miller is a licensed insurance agent in Georgia, though his insurance activities represent less than 5% of his professional time. Provident Capital Group provides ongoing investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation with continuous portfolio management, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes third-party investment platforms for trade execution and account management.

Anthony Colunga is a financial advisor with Attend Wealth Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian/Park Avenue Securities, Mass Mutual MML, Evolution Financial, Morgan Stanley, and Bbva. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Colunga & Co., a non-investment-related business. Attend Wealth Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, using a long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm customizes investment policy statements and asset allocations based on clients’ goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerance, and utilizes third-party managers selected through a documented due diligence process.

Philip Cox Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been the principal advisor at Bluestone Wealth Planning, LLC since 2013. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, couples, high-net-worth clients, and corporations, focusing on retirement income distribution and clients near or in retirement. Bluestone follows a tactical portfolio management approach using proprietary algorithms and multiple model portfolios, emphasizing risk management through cash allocations, hedging, and selective option strategies.

Jugalkishor Malpani is a financial advisor with Chanakya Business Ventures LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Nesco Resources and IBM. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in information-technology contracting. Chanakya Business Ventures LLC provides portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and corporate clients. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and investment strategies centered on equities and exchange-traded funds, offering tailored investment programs with documented client goals and risk tolerance.

Paul Kindzia is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Kindzia Investments, an independent firm based in Johns Creek, GA, and has operated multiple businesses since 2008, including Dokonamie Media Corporation and Finish Line Framing, Inc. Additionally, he provides tax and accounting services through a sole proprietorship, dedicating a small portion of his time to these non-investment activities. Kindzia Investments serves individual clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary asset management, focusing on customized portfolio construction and ongoing account monitoring. The firm employs a value-oriented, fundamental approach using various market valuation metrics to assess risk and emphasizes loss prevention through tactical reallocations. It also offers consulting and due diligence services for commercial real estate transactions and private placements.