Sebastian Castano is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and several financial services firms. He has also operated a fixed insurance sales business. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, using a technology-assisted model to deliver written financial plans and an Emergency Savings program.

Spencer Bowman is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bison Wealth in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions with Habitat for Humanity Restore and at Oklahoma State University. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, and offers a turnkey asset management platform to other registered investment advisers. The firm employs outcome-focused portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market investments, and provides specialized strategies such as option-based overlays and a PowerMy401(k) program.

Charles Ratliff Jr. is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as J.P. Morgan Securities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, implemented through various managed account and third-party manager programs.

David Olson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, Cetera, and Regions Bank. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a broad range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses a structured investment policy framework, combining in-house oversight and third-party managers, and integrates closely with affiliated banking entities.

Keith Telesca is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior director at Equity Investment Corporation since 2016. He has also held roles at Foreside Funds Distributors LLC since 2012 and JFB Holdings Corp from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Assistant Commissioner for the Lower Merion Little League. Equity Investment Corporation provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, not-for-profits, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a fundamental, absolute-value investment approach with a focus on low turnover, tax-aware execution, and ESG integration.

Paul Konopacki is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at SignatureFD, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Voya Investment Management and OTR Capital. SignatureFD serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, retirement plan management, and consulting services. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and is affiliated with an accounting firm and several private investment funds.

Mark Willoughby is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is allocation-driven and based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios and a range of strategies such as independent managers and optional ESG integration.

Richard Anderson is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides tailored wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary models and a wide range of investment strategies.

Edwin Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling and has prior experience with MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio management overseen by an internal Investment Management team, offering customizable models and a range of wealth-management services.

John Morgan is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC and Blacktower Financial Management International, providing financial and investment advice. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with specialized advisory services for U.K. expatriates.

Allen White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Equity Investment Corp with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for seven years, as well as Great Lakes Advisors, LLC and Wintrust Investments, LLC. Equity Investment Corporation provides discretionary equity portfolio management to a diverse range of institutional and private clients, using a fundamental absolute value investment process focused on All‑Cap, Large‑Cap, and Mid‑Cap value strategies alongside an ESG variant. The firm serves a variety of client types including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, and several institutional clients such as insurance companies and government entities.

Michael Tarrant is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at IFG Advisory, LLC since 2015. He has also been associated with LPL Financial during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent presenting policies for third-party agencies. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized services such as real estate planning and business valuation.

Kaitlin Ealy is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Insperity. Outside of finance, she was involved with Hal's the Steakhouse for six years. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized retirement plan services, utilizing a broad range of investment tools and focusing on fiduciary governance and operational integration.

William Thacker is a financial advisor at Balentine in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America’s U.S. Trust division. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office services, and business advisory support. The firm’s investment process is risk-based and combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and a model-driven Global Tactical Asset Allocation program.

Michael Saulnier is a financial advisor with Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Capital Payments Consulting, LLC, a family consulting business that helps business owners reduce banking fees. Saulnier also serves as a board member of Hope Atlanta Young Professionals. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation and a variety of trading techniques while coordinating with affiliated tax professionals and managing approximately $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

Alexys Mckenzie is a financial advisor at SB Advisory, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at International Financial Solutions, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in non-investment-related ventures including a trucking business and several consulting and operational roles in startup and service companies. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, businesses, and retirement plans with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary advice, employing fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis to tailor client portfolios.

Barry Kaplan is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Southern Wealth Management, Inc. d.b.a. Cambridge Wealth Counsel from 2003 to 2016. He is a managing partner of several family investment partnerships focused on business and tax administration. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual debt securities, and selected equities, supplemented by independent managers and other specialized strategies.

John Harris is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry, having previously worked at Windsor Wealth Planner and Strategists and served in educational roles at the University of North Georgia and local schools. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans utilizing various account types and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its approach.

Min Jian Yang is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Investment Advisors, Yang worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Capital Investment Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning through a centralized investment platform that combines standardized asset-allocation models and advisor customization. The firm also provides pension consulting and family office–style support, with access to private investment solutions and specialized in-house planning resources.

James Clark III is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He has been with BIP Wealth since 2022 and was previously self-employed from 2019 to 2022. BIP Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $5.29 billion across about 3,100 client relationships, offering customized portfolios focused on diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual securities, along with access to private market investments for qualified clients.