Susan Rapier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Allan Mcclure is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. for 11 years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Laura Britt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill, with tenures of five and fifteen years respectively. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Grace Hardison is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing, she spent ten years at Ernst & Young. She maintains an active CPA license in Birmingham, AL, which she holds for continuing education purposes. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Christopher Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hoover, Alabama. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience spanning roles at Avadian Financial Services, IBM, Santander Bank, and BBVA Bank. His career includes over a decade in the banking industry prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Mary Wynne Estes is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 2011, bringing over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Mary Wynne started her career in 1989 as an Annuity and Mutual Fund Coordinator at AmSouth Investment Services, later moving into institutional investment sales and continuing her career through mergers until joining Merrill. Mary Wynne's expertise includes managing discretionary custom investment strategies, as well as working with a range of Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies. She serves various clients such as individuals, corporations, trusts, municipalities, and financial institutions, focusing on areas like family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and philanthropic planning. She holds a bachelor's degree from Auburn University and a high school diploma from Vestavia Hills High School. Outside of work, Mary Wynne enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and traveling.

James Owens III is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable and government entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Riess is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, AL, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with UBS since 2018. Riess serves on the board of Millennial Spirits of Nola, a charity focused on raising awareness and funds for organizations in the Greater New Orleans area, and acts as treasurer for the Oakridge Neighborhood Association. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a range of products including discretionary portfolio management and alternative investments.

Rachel Reynolds is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Homewood, Alabama, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Leonard Housel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and concurrently serves at Cadence Bank, where he has been involved in investment-related duties since 2011. Prior to that, he worked at BB&T Investment Services for one year. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

James Dixon III is a financial advisor with Stifel in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Dixon serves as a board member for the Carriage Place Condominium Owners Association, a nonprofit homeowners association. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes proprietary capital market modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Benjamin Henderson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Birmingham, AL, and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 39 years of industry experience, including 31 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation prior to joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Henderson acts as an insurance agent offering various insurance products including medical, health, disability, long-term care, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that incorporate a range of investment vehicles.

Jordan Horn is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Susan Yaba is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 10 years. She has an ownership interest in a family partnership, ASJ Enterprises LLC, although she does not have decision-making responsibilities there. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm combines research and analytics with a variety of brokerage and advisory solutions across a large network of advisors.

William Welden is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing investment consulting services to individuals, foundations, endowments, retirement plans, and institutions. William focuses on client areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, and legacy planning. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University and holds professional designations such as Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). William works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Outside of his professional work, William engages in activities such as adventure sports, boating, fishing, golfing, horseback riding, reading, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with his family, and woodworking.

Reynolds Whatley is a financial advisor at Stifel with 47 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Thomas Hart is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies tailored to their individual needs. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, and retirement income planning. Thomas holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama System. In his role, he provides guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and managing unexpected financial events. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys football, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Peter Huver is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches cross country and track runners at Northside High School in Northport, Alabama. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, typically serving clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Perez Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Birmingham, AL, holding the Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Hartline Financial Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., the University of Virginia, AT&T, and the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized advisory programs.

Jay Higgenbotham is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Birmingham, Alabama. He has over 40 years of experience assisting individuals, families, closely-held businesses, and corporations in navigating and achieving their financial goals. Jay focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies including portfolio development, estate planning, family legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and pre- and post-transaction advice. He emphasizes a consultative and goals-based approach, working closely with clients to understand their financial situations and objectives before developing customized strategies. Jay holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting and a Master's degree in Public and Private Management, both from Birmingham-Southern College. He has earned multiple professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Residing in Birmingham with his wife Dawn, Jay has two adult children. He is active in his community through St. Luke's Episcopal Church, where he has served on the Vestry and participated in various ministries. His personal interests include tennis, golf, fishing, boating, football, music, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.