Mitchell Mann is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wachovia Bank prior to joining Truist. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, providing asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager‑selection program through both discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches.

Mehrnaz Mendoza is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has significant experience in health insurance and financial education. Mendoza also serves as a referral partner for an estate planning software company, directing clients interested in estate planning to online resources. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party managed portfolios.

David Spinks is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Citizens Bank for eleven years. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessment and diversified investment allocation using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Edward Freeman is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2018. Freeman also serves in the GA Army National Guard, with a service record spanning over three decades. Outside of advisory work, he has held a position as a service associate at Kroger since 1983. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and tools, to deliver portfolio management and fiduciary support.

Kevin Kraus is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He currently works at HB Wealth and previously spent 19 years at Compass Financial Consulting, LLC, followed by three years at Homrich Berg. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning, employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private investment strategies.

Joel Harris is an investment advisor representative at NewEdge Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He previously founded and led Harris Consulting and spent 18 years at Securities Services Network. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as President and CEO of Fort Harris Consulting. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing centralized due diligence and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Timothy Skelton II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and CAPTRUST among other firms. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers and provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) retirement plan solutions and integrated tax and accounting capabilities.

Daniel Forbes is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, PNC Investments, and Triad Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Forbes is involved in several apparel businesses partnering with his spouse and assists in decision-making for these ventures. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through its CLASSIC Plus platform, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with specialized consulting and management services.

Jacob Godwin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and has worked with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2008. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Flanagan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner since 2025 and previously held roles at Empower Advisory Group, Personal Capital, and Princor Financial. Outside of advisory firms, he spent time working part-time in home making and landscaping in 2017. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pensions, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with external strategies across equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets, and provides integrated tax and administrative family office services uncommon in firms of its size.

John Mastrogianakis is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration, to deliver comprehensive investment solutions.

Craig Ames is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, based in Alpharetta, GA. He has two years of industry experience following a 20-year career in the United States Air Force. Ames is also the owner of C R Ames Financial LLC, a separate business through which he conducts his activities with First Command. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and a range of wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Charles Gallagher is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Family Wealth Partners and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 50% owner of D&M Capital, LLC, a real estate holding company. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Brooke Mcleod is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. She has previously worked with firms including Lumature Wealth Partners, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Mcleod also serves as a Relationship Manager at Lumature Wealth Partners. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through customized, primarily long-term portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Hsiu Ching Chiao is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms throughout her career, including World Financial Group and multiple health insurance providers. Her other business activities involve sales of insurance and non-insurance products across various health and travel insurance companies. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Paul Scaglione is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include multiple positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Truist Investment Services dating back to 2002. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate resources, to deliver its investment solutions.

Curtis Hearn is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at Gratus Capital and JPH Advisory Group. Outside of advisory work, he oversees operations for a short-term rental property through Rivertree Hospitality LLC. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and centralized due diligence, along with technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Robert Patti is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has held roles at LPL Financial, Zacks Investment Management, FSC Securities Corporation, and Raymond James Financial Services. Patti provides investment advisory services and insurance through Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and a range of financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Rhonda Lamb is a Series 66 credentialed advisor at Hightower Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary without compensation. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, employing affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research to construct portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

William Francis is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, based in Atlanta, GA. He has two years of industry experience, previously working with Ashford Advisors for four years and has been engaged in insurance business activities outside of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.