Scott Barnas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He has worked at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Aprio Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation along with dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and trading strategies, and offers coordinated referrals with an affiliated CPA firm while maintaining separate accounting and advisory arrangements.

Mason King is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rockefeller Capital Management and Raymond James. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm employs a team-based approach with an in-house portfolio management team that supports advisors using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and acts as a fiduciary in retirement plan consulting.

Michael Runager is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Elevation Point Wealth Partners in 2026. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and manages two transportation-related sole proprietorships, Southway Solutions and Final Mile Solutions. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $8 billion in assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes model portfolios with tactical asset allocation and incorporates third-party managers, while integrating insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Peter Coleman Jr. is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in real estate rental activities. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages both in-house and third-party investment strategies.

David Summers IV is a CFA® charterholder based in Atlanta, GA, with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital since 2018 and was previously with Raymond James & Associates from 2013 to 2018. Summers is also involved in other financial advisory businesses, including serving as Managing Director of DJRCSM, LLC and as owner of Avigron Investments. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of advisory programs and third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and supports advisors with an in-house portfolio team that offers discretionary investment management across multiple asset classes.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Uber, as well as positions in various companies and academic institutions. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach with customizable risk-based allocation models and incorporates third-party AI tools alongside human oversight.

William Westenberger is a financial advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC and Longer Financial. Aprio Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation along with techniques such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, and it manages approximately $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

Charles Schorpp is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining OpenArc in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill, with a combined tenure spanning over two decades. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients such as high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and tools including private markets and digital assets.

Barry Dow is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at multiple firms, including Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Innovative Collectibles, a business focused on buying and selling coins and collectibles, and also leads Oaktree Consulting, a marketing company. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment planning using a variety of management approaches and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Justin Burgess is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Burgess is also licensed as a life, disability, and long-term care insurance agent. 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 and financial planning services, employing a multi-faceted investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Paul Money is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at The Money Advisor Group, LLC for 24 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including real estate ownership and development, farming operations management, and consulting on strategic non-financial matters such as spiritual development and leadership. BIP Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $5.29 billion across over 3,100 client relationships, offering customized portfolios that emphasize diversified, low-cost funds supplemented by individual securities and private market opportunities.

Robert Cramer Jr. is a CFP® professional with 15 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 Lynch. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of investment strategies from traditional equities and bonds to alternative and private market investments, along with digital assets, supported by robust institutional research and operational platforms.

Chase Gunter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at IFG Advisory, LLC d/b/a Appalachian Wealth Management, Wealth Plan Financial, United Bank, and LAD Logistics. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with CG3 Properties, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers diverse investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and accommodates both advisory and brokerage needs through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Elizabeth Meeks is a financial advisor at Balentine in Atlanta, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Private Bank for seven years and spent four years at the University of Georgia. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and institutional clients, providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office, and business advisory services. The firm employs a risk-based investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and a model-driven Global Tactical Asset Allocation program.

Kelly Bowling is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blackridge in 2021, Kelly worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advisory services, Kelly is involved in the marketing, sales, and service of life insurance, health insurance, fixed annuities, and Medicare insurance through a separate insurance agency. Blackridge Asset Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, utilizing vendor analytics and due diligence on approved sub-managers, with access to third-party money managers and model portfolios.

Chase Murray is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining BIP Wealth, he held roles at Salesforce, FullStory, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Georgia Institute of Technology. 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 that emphasize diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs along with individual bonds, stocks, and options.

Madeline Harr is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Harr’s background also includes experience at The Home Depot and Georgia Institute of Technology. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse clientele including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm utilizes a wide range of investment strategies, including alternative and private market investments and digital assets, and maintains a significant institutional retirement practice alongside private markets capabilities.

Angelica Virtucio is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and dedicated retirement plan services, utilizing a broad range of investment strategies that include private markets and digital assets.

Stephen Crocker is a financial advisor at Advisory Services Network with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Advisory Services Network since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Nathaniel Cook is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a 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 services, utilizing a broad range of investment tools and maintaining a significant institutional retirement practice alongside private markets and digital asset capabilities.