Monica Demichele is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her previous work includes a role at CARE DAILY AI and freelance work from 2016 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers.

Vincent Owens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning approach relies on structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Bryson Jenkins is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2024 and is the founder of Founder Financial, LLC, a non-investment support company. Jenkins also holds a Property and Casualty insurance license related to a referral arrangement with a yacht broker. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers unique services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting programs.

Jeffrey Hollis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2012 to 2022. Based in Ellijay, GA, he has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals near 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 to deliver customized advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Matthew Koerwer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2014 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market outcome modeling.

Alexander Dodd is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including A2Z Installations LLC and Mobile Assembly LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, offering a range of investment and advisory services through its broad platform.

Cassey Adams Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Adams worked in various service and educational roles, including at Outback Steakhouse and Kennesaw State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Boyd Dailey is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Credit Analyst at United Community Bank from 2018 to 2020. Boyd works with high net worth clients to co-create and implement financial plans tailored to their individual situations and goals. He emphasizes the importance of a solid financial plan in achieving financial peace of mind. Outside of his professional work, Boyd's personal interests include baseball, cooking and baking, fitness, pets, and traveling.

John Schultz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role at Fidelity Investments, he worked at Edward Jones in 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Schultz serves as president of Equip The Nations Inc, a nonprofit focused on raising funds and assisting the poor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

John White Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 31 years and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company for over three decades. In addition to his advisory role, he offers fixed annuities and individual health insurance policies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

C. Stephens is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1995. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide network of advisers and affiliated research resources.

Edward Armstrong is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning and ongoing advice focused on income stability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Mohamed Ali is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked for the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education from 2015 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and approved tools to model outcomes without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Alissa Pounds is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services and AMP, LLC in various capacities since 2006. In addition to advisory work, Pounds is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited range of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on curated third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Scott Reffett is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

Michael Maltby is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its related entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Michael Hyser is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, and PRUCO Securities. His background includes roles in both advisory and insurance-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Vrinda Pitre is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, she worked with Forsyth County Schools for three years and was a homemaker for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and uses firm-approved tools and models to help clients plan, while clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Tatenda Sekeso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Sekeso worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Zachary Hirschler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time pickleball coach at Lifetime Fitness. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, with a broad range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.