Benjamin Thompson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Monroe, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors LLC and self-employment in investment-related product management. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options within a wrap-fee structure.

Franklin Whitworth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leveraging the investment resources of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to support clients' financial needs. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2005 and currently holds the Wealth Management Advisor title. He specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Franklin holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC)™, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Franklin earned a B.S. in Consumer Economics with a Family Financial Management Emphasis and a B.B.A. in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. He resides in Suwanee with his wife and their two children. His personal interests include football, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Eleanor Pascual is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Minnesota Life Insurance Co, Securian Financial Services Inc, Providential Legacy Group, and Pruco Securities, LLC, and spent over two decades at State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Georgia and Makabayan Georgia, Inc., focusing on community outreach and affairs, and is involved with the WWAAC Alliance Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Asian American communities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement a variety of portfolio strategies, combining discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Kerry Bonselaar is an advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Kerry worked at Pruco Securities LLC and has been involved with Kelly M Squires, a business soliciting property and casualty insurance products. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

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.

Raymond Godleski III is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent LLC, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts the Finanically Fluent podcast, educating listeners on a range of financial planning topics, and serves as treasurer on the board of the Suwanee Arts Center. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and platforms, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

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.

Jonathan Striefsky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, City Lights, and Vida Cantina. 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 with a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

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.

Michael Allee is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental properties in Georgia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services. The firm is recognized for its extensive advisor and branch network and offers various discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jonathan Seidel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of advising, he performs fiduciary activities as an executor. 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 tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Tortora is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at National Financial Services LLC and Kohl's Corporation. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Christian Mc Mains is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Securities LLC, Trinity Wealth Securities, and Wells Fargo, as well as diverse experience outside finance including work with GoPuff and Oreillys Irish Public House. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing financial planning with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Armand Glassman is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked with Infinite Asset Management and Triad Advisors, Inc., and has led Glassman Consulting Services for over three decades. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Wade is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience including roles at Equitable Advisors and Gleneagles Country Club. He has also been involved with Lawson Event Rentals and the UT Dallas SPN Wellness Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

David Rath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Suwanee, Georgia, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Brand Banking Company for nine years and has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a life insurance agent through Advantage Insurance Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various asset management platforms, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors.