James Bethea is a financial advisor at Osaic with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years. He serves as a finance committee member and trustee at Metropolitan Church, advising on financial decisions and expenditures. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing in portfolio construction.

Chris Fielding is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chelsea, AL, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a wide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and overlay services under a fiduciary standard.

Marilyn Eddings is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Alabaster, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a wrap-fee structure and uses third-party asset managers overseen by an independent due-diligence consultant.

Susan Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2022, she worked in various roles including service on the Talladega County Commission and a long tenure at Gadsden Music Company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary retirement-income recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Sarah Wood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Truist Advisory Services, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adolph Weil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, BB&T Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Weil serves as a committee member for fundraising and community outreach at the Birmingham Zoo and has held a leadership role as co-chair of the annual fundraising campaign for the Birmingham Jewish Federation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alan Weintraub is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Weintraub is an inactive member of the State Bars of Georgia and Louisiana and does not practice law. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Jessica DeMill is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She leads a team focused on assisting families and organizations with significant wealth decisions. Prior to this role, she served as a Team Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2022. Jessica's professional experience centers on guiding clients through impactful financial decisions. Outside of her professional duties, she is interested in cooking and baking, family activities, parenthood, and volunteering.

George Tucker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Tucker provides employee benefits consulting related to group life, disability, and vision insurance. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools to help clients achieve their goals and supports its advisors through specialized programs and partnerships.

David Roberts is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he manages operations and strategic planning for P1522, LLC, a company involved in building ownership and management in Birmingham, Alabama. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Doris Utterback is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 15 years and Raymond James & Associates for 2 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matthew Di Salvo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including BBVA Wealth Solutions and PNC Bank. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate at Pinnacle Financial Partners, where he engages with clients on banking and investment needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports its services with advanced analytical tools and specialized programs.

George Salem is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides guidance in areas including family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. His approach focuses on connecting clients to the people, plans, and processes that align with their individual goals. George holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned two bachelor's degrees from the University of Alabama System. His work incorporates clients' personal perspectives and priorities, aiming to bring clarity to investment planning and wealth management.

James Nix Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 40 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Horizons Financial Group, Inc., NIX-MASHBURN, LLC, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Brian Vukovich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James, Regions Financial, and Tidwell Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and officer in a recreation business, X4 Homewood, located in Birmingham, Alabama. 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and market models.

John Talley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Mulberry Creek Farm, a personal tree farm in Birmingham. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, drawing on a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Grace Cook is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Josh Vanfleteren is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guardian Life and Strauss Wealth Advising, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance broker focusing on life and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented planning using proprietary software and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning.

Derek Burrow is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, J. Smith Lanier, Royal Alliance, and Advo(k)ate Advisors, where he currently serves as a Senior Relationship Manager. Outside of his advisory work, he is a volunteer board member for YMCA Camp Cosby. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement consulting services, employing asset-allocation tools and risk analysis to construct portfolios across various asset classes, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Christopher Taylor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Essential Church School in Birmingham, Alabama. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.