Aishah Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2018, and previously held roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency Inc., and Compass Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a retail sales associate at Target. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs among its offerings.

William Focia is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Merit Financial Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, employing various portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and model manager options.

Julie Shropshire is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its advisory approach.

Susan Boyd is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL, with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an executrix for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm integrates research and analytics in its investment approach and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad range of financial products.

Laree Kennedy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cadence Investment Services/Huntington National Bank, ProEquities, Inc., and Brookline Investments, Inc., among others. She also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and trust companies.

Dan Tamburello is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he works closely with clients to develop tailored investment strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Prior to this, Dan served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. His career in the financial services industry began at New York Life, where he was a Life and Annuity Consultant from 2004 to 2021. Throughout his career, Dan has focused on understanding client needs through active listening and collaborating to create personalized financial plans. His experience spans life and annuity consulting as well as investment consulting, providing a comprehensive foundation for assisting clients in reaching their financial objectives.

Keith Whetter is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2002 and is also involved with EHR Financial Group and several other businesses related to auctions and auto sales. Outside of advisory work, he engages in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-based strategies and separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Lacey Hughes Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as First Horizon, Transamerica Capital, Dixon Wells, and UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad advisory and brokerage platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Carl Stringfellow III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has been associated with Regions Bank since 2008. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and managing assets exceeding $256 billion.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held positions at several firms, including Sagepoint Financial Inc, Wealth Management Group, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a broker providing fixed life insurance and fixed annuity quotes for clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

George West is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Homewood, Alabama, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, West is president and 50% owner of Westmed Disposal Inc., a medical waste processing and disposal company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with brokerage products and other financial offerings.

Braxton Weimer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and its Private Bank division since 2009. He is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning services and access to a diverse array of investment products.

William Grooms is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Evan Moorer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, NA and Guardian Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Callie Shown is a financial advisor with Merrill in Mountain Brook, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2010 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brennen Vedel is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has seven years of industry experience, all of which have been with Raymond James & Associates or its affiliated entities. Prior to his advisory career, he was affiliated with the University of Alabama for five years. 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, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Gary Jester Jr. is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 16 years at TD Ameritrade before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts through an integrated structure combining advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Robert Ross II is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual in multiple capacities. Ross serves as the treasurer for the Hope for Autumn Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs collaborative, software-driven planning processes and provides various specialized planning programs and educational seminars.

K. Shaun Cosby is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2005 and serves clients including individuals, families, executives, professionals, and business owners. Shaun's expertise encompasses comprehensive wealth management strategies, with a focus on retirement planning, managing generational wealth, and navigating complex financial decisions through personalized plans and portfolio management. Shaun holds a bachelor's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. His recognition includes listings on Forbes America's Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors in 2018 and Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors from 2019 through 2026. In addition to his advisory role, Shaun has served as Resident Director of the Birmingham South office, providing leadership and oversight. He is active in community and volunteer work, having chaired Easterseals of the Birmingham Area and contributed to his church's Administrative & Finance Committee. Shaun also serves on the Board of Directors at Greystone Golf & Country Club. He lives in Hoover, Alabama with his wife and son, and has personal interests in football, genealogy, golf, music, running, swimming, tennis, traveling, and spending time with family.

John Lacey is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He has been working in financial services since 1985, focusing on delivering wealth management strategies and advice to ultra-high-net-worth clients. John specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, managing new wealth, and liquidity management among other areas. His professional experience includes tenure with Prudential Securities, Robinson Humphrey, and Smith Barney in Birmingham before joining Merrill in 2010. John concentrates on assisting families with the complexities of wealth, emphasizing family governance, inter-generational wealth dynamics, and philanthropy. He works with multiple generations to promote the positive impact of wealth for individuals, families, and the wider community. Additionally, John has significant experience managing concentrated and restricted stock, helping executives and entrepreneurs develop long-term portfolio management strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University System of Maryland and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. John is active in the Birmingham community and involved with organizations such as Alabama Ballet and Racing For Children's. Outside of work, his interests include antiquing, basketball, boating, skiing, and tennis.