Gregory Hammonds is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in McDonough, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax Planning Partners and Crescent Financial Group, and serves as CEO of a CPA firm. Hammonds is also a director of First National Bank of Griffin and an elder at McDonough Presbyterian Church, where he contributes to governance and committee work. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance and integrates additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through affiliated providers.

Eric Berry is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His previous roles include positions at Prudential, Fidelity, and TIAA. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Mark Bramble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Truist Investment Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both standalone financial plans and managed account solutions.

Robert Ausband Jr. is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at TLG Advisors, Inc. He has held positions at Nationwide Advisory Services, Inc., Nationwide Securities, LLC, and The Leaders Group, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of The Ausband Agency, Inc. and holds various leadership roles including board memberships in local development authorities and private companies. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning through a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors, using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified portfolios.

Travis Wells is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches free resume and LinkedIn classes for job seekers at a local church and serves as secretary of the Fayetteville Rotary Club. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and combines model portfolios, internally designed strategies, and third-party sub-advisers to manage approximately $3.33 billion for around 14,700 clients.

Chad Kishel is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Planmember Securities Corporation and has previously operated Kishel Financial LLC and Financial U since 2014, along with experience at Summit Capital Solutions. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in fixed annuity sales and works as an agent for Financial Reserve Services. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including personalized retirement planning and separation counseling.

Richard Baldwin is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has experience at First Command in advisory, insurance, and brokerage roles since 2026, and has worked in real estate and printing and design ventures. Baldwin also served five years in the United States Marine Corps and worked with USDA Rural Development. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using model portfolios and third-party managers selected from approved lists.

Chris Breeden is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of advisory services, he owns Breeden & Associates Tax and Business Services, LLC, providing tax planning and preparation, and is also an agent for American Senior Benefits, offering fixed insurance products. Integrity Alliance serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets through a large network of over 300 advisors. The firm offers diversified investment solutions, including discretionary accounts, model portfolios, and third-party manager referrals, with a blend of strategic, tactical, and adaptive allocation approaches.

Christian Laase is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Brokers International Financial Services, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Bankers Life, where he worked for over a decade. Outside of advisory work, Laase serves as a District Branch Manager for American Senior Benefits, recruiting and training insurance agents and financial advisors. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, operating through an extensive network of independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets.

Jared Breeden is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Pactiv Evergreen, as well as military service in the United States Army. Additionally, he is involved as a fixed insurance agent with American Senior Benefits, focusing on Medicare supplements. Integrity Alliance, LLC is a large advisory network with over 300 independent investment adviser representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, with a range of investment approaches and operational features including dual registration and affiliated insurance distribution.

David Dodd Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in McDonough, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

David Casey is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2015 and previously spent 13 years at Wells Fargo Clearing. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an officer in the Georgia Army National Guard. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Jennifer Culpepper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Peachtree City, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Arrow Truck Sales from 2014 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Vincent Rogers is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside a team of advisors to guide clients in achieving their family financial goals, offering tailored strategies that align with clients' risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and investment objectives. His approach includes designing personalized action plans and reviewing progress to ensure clients stay on track toward their long-term aims. Mr. Rogers specializes in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Kennesaw State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He also participates in the organization Cure HHT. Outside of his professional duties, Vincent Rogers engages with the community through his involvement with Cure HHT. His personal interests include baseball, boating, fishing, football, gardening, golfing, music, softball, and volleyball.

Ebony Armstrong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services from 2017 to 2023. Armstrong also has a long-term role at Resurgens Orthopedics beginning in 2006. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Virgil Hooper Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at CoreCap Investments, Hero Wealth Management, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of advising, he owns an engineering consulting business and serves as a board member on the Fayette County Planning Commission. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party investment strategies.

William Dickerson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fayetteville, GA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at GovStrive, LLC and Acuity Brands Lighting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Anthony Marshall is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has 21 years of industry experience, including nine years at SunTrust Advisory Services. He is also the owner of Sentinel Wealth Advisors LLC, an independent business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, employing a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Mark Matulia is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 63 license. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. for ten years. Matulia is also the owner of Matulia Financial Services, which sells insurance and investment products. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across diverse investment types.

Keli Hazel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Money Concepts Capital Corp. She is also an author of a book aimed at helping women navigate divorce both personally and financially, and provides specialized financial services supporting amicable divorces through her own business ventures. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable investors through a broad network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk assessment, and a range of investment vehicles managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.