Elizabeth Lasco is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and GS Capital Management. Elizabeth has worked at Arkadios since 2026. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and reporting services, employing customized investment plans that blend fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various account types and strategies.

Andrew Prehmus is a financial advisor with BIP Wealth, LLC in Norcross, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Prehmus Financial Partners, which offers financial services and fixed insurance advice. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs tailored asset allocations and offers private-market securities to qualified investors, distinguishing itself through adviser roles to private pooled vehicles and affiliated sponsor activities.

Cynthia Yepez is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for eleven years. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, including high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $10.1 billion in discretionary assets and utilizes a diversified investment approach across public and private markets, combining institutional research, manager due diligence, and various investment vehicles.

Derek Keeney is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2019, and prior experience at Doehler North America and Anheuser-Busch InBev. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized real estate planning and business valuation services.

John Hester is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial career, he spent five years with the Seattle Mariners. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including private-market investment advisory services and covered-call SMA strategies.

Jeremy Presley is a financial advisor with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 license and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Alexander Capital, L.P. since 2020 and previously with Centaurus Financial, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax consultation business as a registered Enrolled Agent. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients, with a focus on technical and fundamental analysis to guide asset allocation. The firm employs multiple advisory teams and uses discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios to implement client strategies.

Brad Joseph is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Dunwoody, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998 and with Dekalb County Schools since 1995. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Joseph Financials LLC, which focuses on marketing activities, and also acts as a licensed agent selling life insurance and fixed annuity products. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary services, utilizes a proprietary mutual-fund screening process, and maintains institutional relationships to support its various investment products and retirement plan advice.

Steven Tussi is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. based in Atlanta, GA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Hallmark Capital Management, Inc. since 2003. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.32 billion for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals through a multi-advisor team. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and various wrap fee programs, employing a client-specific, risk-quantified investment process that uses proprietary valuation analysis and committee-managed model portfolios.

Kassi Hyde is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior roles include positions at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, Thomas Burdg Consulting, Inc., and Thrivent Investment Management. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services. Apollon combines centrally managed strategy mandates with locally managed portfolios and employs fundamental analysis, tactical allocations, ESG risk models, and technology tools, including generative AI.

Douglas Liptak is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with SignatureFD, LLC since 2000. Based in Atlanta, GA, he focuses on wealth management within a multi-team firm environment. SignatureFD serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing ongoing wealth management, retirement plan management, and consulting services. The firm manages client portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and is affiliated with an accounting firm and private investment funds.

Leslie Hill is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for 25 years before joining OpenArc in 2025. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes public and private market securities and offers governance-oriented services for plan sponsors and nonprofit clients.

Richard Trabue is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including AE Medicare Solutions and Blue Monarch Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an online retail business, RITR Art and Clothing Company, where he designs custom art and fashion products, and he is an author of financial education books. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing nearly $3 billion across a network of approximately 89 advisors. The firm employs a range of model portfolio solutions and discretionary management strategies, supported by a broad affiliated-entity ecosystem and third-party operational platforms.

Mark Wazevich is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-held LLC established for ownership of a personal condominium. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans. The firm combines institutional research and diversified implementation across public and private markets to serve its clients, managing approximately $10.1 billion on a discretionary basis.

Alexandra Khoury is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC since 2025. Prior to joining OpenArc, she worked for 14 years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of NAB Property Group LLC, a family-owned entity. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $10.1 billion and employs a comprehensive investment approach that includes institutional research, manager due diligence, and diversified implementation across public and private markets.

Braeden Davidson is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IFG Advisory, he worked at Aegis Capital Group, LLC and Accenture. IFG Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment instruments, offering tailored strategies through sub-advisors and third-party managers.

Laurel Resendez is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial and Professional Compliance Assistance, Inc. in prior roles. Resendez is involved in managing a business entity related to LPL and provides administrative support to IFG Advisory, LLC. IFG Advisory, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches and investment instruments, employing sub-advisors and third-party managers to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

William Leftwich is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with GLOBALT Investments and its predecessor entities since 1994. GLOBALT Investments LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and model portfolio services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of proprietary quantitative models, technical and fundamental analysis, and ETF-based strategies with tactical overlays, managing approximately $2.81 billion in assets.

David Krunch Kloberdanz is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services, Credit Suisse Securities, and Lehman Brothers. He serves as treasurer and fundraiser for the Bill Rompf Junior Tennis Foundation, a nonprofit awarding scholarships to junior tennis players in financial need. Elevation Point Wealth Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies across various asset classes and model portfolios.

Nicholas Nussbaumer is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Securities LLC. The Strategic Financial Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a combination of its Strategic Choice programs, co-advisory relationships, and referrals to third-party asset managers.

Michael Deschenes is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group based in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Mustard Money LLC, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Deschenes is also an independent insurance agent licensed to sell life, health, disability insurance, and annuities. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent advisers, offering investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a combination of proprietary model portfolios, custom trading, and third-party managers using fundamental and technical analysis.