Julius Hutchinson is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Strategic Blueprint, LLC and Hutchinson Private Wealth, LLC. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory services, utilizing customized strategies through portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and financial planning.

Landon Powell is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cannon Financial Strategists, Inc. and LPL Financial. Powell serves on the advisory board of North Georgia Truss Systems, a for-profit business outside the investment industry. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages assets through various strategies including in-house management and third-party managers.

Charles Ambroselli is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with LCP Institutional, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Merit Financial Advisors, Patton Albertson & Miller, and Benedetti, Gucer & Associates. LCP Institutional provides financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional consulting services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on multi-asset portfolios and emphasizes client-specific Financial Profiles and Investment Plans to guide portfolio construction and ongoing management.

David Mack is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a seasonal caroling business and serves as chair of the deacons at the First Baptist Church of Roswell. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions using a wide range of asset classes and supports retirement plan sponsors with institutional research, manager oversight, and fiduciary alignment.

Steven Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Equity Investment Corporation with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at firms including Polen Capital Management, THRIVENT Financial, and Fred Alger & Company. He serves as Senior Director at Equity Investment Corporation, promoting its separately managed accounts and mutual funds. Equity Investment Corporation provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as insurance companies and state entities. The firm employs a fundamental, absolute-value investment approach with an emphasis on low turnover, tax-aware execution, and ESG integration.

Erick Murray Jr. is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IFG Advisory, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Georgia Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in electrical contracting through Murray Electric Inc. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with multiple management strategies and services.

Paul Izlar is a financial advisor at NewEdge Wealth with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Keelan Capital and Forte. NewEdge Wealth serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, endowments, and other institutional or charitable clients. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs an investment process focused on asset allocation and investor behavior, utilizing a combination of model strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary investment solutions.

Leviticus Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. He has held positions at Navy Federal Investment Services and Navy Federal Financial Group since 2024, and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Wood Forest National Bank, Sherwin Williams, and Amazon. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers via the Envestnet platform and offers model-driven asset allocation, account monitoring, and a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Sarah Perelle is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining OpenArc, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she has joint ownership in a property with her husband, though she has minimal involvement in its management. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored wealth management and retirement plan services using a broad range of investment strategies, with a notable focus on institutional retirement solutions and private markets.

Patrick Thomas is a financial advisor with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MPWM Advisory Solutions, Cardea Capital Advisors, and Lindner Capital Advisors. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm uses a combination of discretionary management, advisor-specific investment styles, and model portfolios, incorporating passive, active, tactical, and ESG-oriented strategies.

John Bliss III is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co., Inc. and IFS Securities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and various consulting services.

Calvin Thomas is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC based in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Paratus Wealth Ltd., Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC, Blacktower Financial Group, and Valais Wealth Management. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, offering asset management, financial planning, and specialized pension-advice services for U.K. expatriates. The firm’s approach includes customized portfolios utilizing third-party managed models and discretionary management, along with a notable focus on formal pension-transfer capabilities for U.K. nationals.

Mitchell Melan is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an agent for fixed annuities and life insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and access to third-party managers. The firm employs an in-house investment team that manages model portfolios and implements a proprietary mutual-fund screening process.

Dexter Conner is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Goldman Sachs, LPL Financial, M&T Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Conner is also the owner of Faith in Dreams Edutainment, a religious technology company. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses discretionary asset-allocation models, offers portfolio customization for ESG and faith-based preferences, and supports clients with technology and a range of investment options.

Drake Craig is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at GLOBALT Investments since 2018. He is also president of DC Property Holdings, a real estate investment company. GLOBALT Investments provides discretionary investment management to a range of clients including individuals, corporations, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment process utilizing quantitative, technical, and fundamental analysis, primarily implementing strategies through ETFs and focusing on portfolio management and model provision.

Kylie Presley is a financial advisor at New Edge Wealth in Atlanta, GA, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Fisher Investments and Paycom. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as family offices, foundations, trusts, and other institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investor behavior in its portfolio management, combining independent managers, model strategies, and proprietary investment solutions supported by AI-assisted analytics and human oversight.

Christopher Brooks is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Tobias Financial Advisors, Equitable Advisors, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Y Group Companies, and positions at Vanderbilt University and Texas Christian University. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles, with approximately 224 advisors and $29.9 billion in assets under management. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and also operates affiliated businesses including a state-chartered trust company and a tax and accounting practice.

Edward Nolan is a Series 65-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC since 2021. He previously worked at Retirement Wealth Advisors and Formulafolio Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is Vice President of Sales at The Impact Partnership, LLC, where he focuses on sales strategies for independent life insurance agents. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm combines third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical overlays, offering discretionary portfolio management through a wrap-fee platform.

Jeffrey Nash is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gradient Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Flagship Financial from 2001 to 2019 and has also been self-employed since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Nash provides notary services and offers wills and trusts assistance through a separate business. Gradient Advisors, LLC delivers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities. The firm supports a network of 169 advisors across 154 offices and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses to tailor client strategies.

Marc Sydnor is a financial advisor at GLOBALT Investments in Atlanta, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at GLOBALT Investments LLC since 2017, including its successor entity since 2021, with prior roles at Avec Capital LLC and XT Capital Partners, LLC. GLOBALT Investments provides discretionary investment management to a range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment process that integrates quantitative, technical, and fundamental analysis, primarily utilizing ETFs within a variety of separately managed accounts and model portfolio platforms.