Michael Stokes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 8 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC and State Farm. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to model client outcomes.

David Chabucos is a CFP® credentialed advisor with Edward Jones, based in Kennesaw, GA, and has seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Chick-fil-A in two different locations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Darian Avery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Avery held roles at firms including TEKsystems, Splunk, and H&R Block, and was involved with Casino Party Aces and Enlightened Homes LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured planning tools and extensive asset management.

Elizabeth Nelson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Havertys Furniture and has been operating a publishing business since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer capabilities.

James Mizell III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Christopher Harper is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alpharetta, GA. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing for the past 17 years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christopher Powell is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2004 and previously at Bank of America, N.A. for one year. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional plans.

Mike Verroi is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2018. In this role, he focuses on helping families and philanthropies build a legacy of meaningful impact through a structured financial planning process. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, he held positions including Vice President, Sales Development at Futurity First Insurance Group in 2009, Assistant Regional Marketing Director at MetLife in 2008, Managing Partner at New England Financial from 2003 to 2008, and Senior Partner at New York Life Insurance Company from 1991 to 2003. Outside of his professional work, Mike has interests in baseball, football, military service, outdoor adventures, and softball.

Anthony Chen is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at Jhfn Sii from 2013 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Chen hosts the podcast Family Business Radio and serves as board member and president of the Exit Planning Exchange, a nonprofit for advisors focused on business succession planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and utilizes a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage tailored portfolios.

Stephen Pearson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at E*Trade Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley Service Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with two non-investment businesses, including an electronic engineering firm and a pool design company where he performs CAD drawings. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Herman Thompson Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2018, he worked at Sii and John Hancock Mid-Atlantic Agency from 2004 to 2018. Thompson serves on the board of directors for The Frazer Center, a nonprofit organization focused on fostering learning and social opportunities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with customized portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk assessment, and access to multiple third-party managed account platforms.

Ross Leikvoll is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Truist Bank, and multiple terms at Target. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a comprehensive advisory approach without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Steven Marcu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and due diligence.

John Schaars Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015. His prior work includes positions at Regions Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Eggers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023, following previous experience at E*TRADE Securities and a two-year tenure at Uber. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and various firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Terrie Clark is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roswell, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Waddell & Reed and Mary Kay Inc, and is currently involved with Indigo Financial and TC3 Management Inc, where she serves as president. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by advanced technological tools.

Thomas Delahunt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and models while managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Burt Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of a tree farm focused on timber sales and conservation projects. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies, with options for both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client objectives.

Dylan Kepes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Truist Advisory Services, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Lauren Russell serves as a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with families to pursue their financial goals. Lauren's approach emphasizes building meaningful, lasting relationships by understanding her clients' stories and supporting them through all stages of their lives while co-creating plans aligned with their definitions of success. Her experience at Fidelity Investments includes positions as a Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2023, Relationship Manager in 2021, Investor Center Financial Representative in 2020, and High Net Worth Service Associate from 2018 to 2020. This progression reflects her expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional role, Lauren enjoys cooking and baking, fitness activities including Pilates, exploring culinary experiences as a foodie, socializing with friends, and traveling.