Joseph Ferraro is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021, following roles at Bb&T Investment Services and Bb&T Securities dating back to 2001. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, participant advice, and a manager-selection program that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platform and manager arrangements.

Dane Secoy is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services based in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Dane has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2000. He also serves as a bank officer for Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and trust services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

John Wells III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he worked at Statesboro Law Group for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he performs music in a band for compensation. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, offering tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Tiffany Rosetti is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2020. Prior to this, she held positions at JOYN Advisors, Inc. and Securian Financial Services Inc. Rosetti also serves as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Wealth Enhancement Group, focusing on fixed insurance. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified investment approach overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Christopher Bush is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services, along with roles at Triad Advisors and Triad Hybrid Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an LLC used for business operations and tax purposes. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of investment programs, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing multiple analysis and trading strategies while leveraging platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Matthew Gaude is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services, Live Oak Wealth Management, and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he provides insurance services to clients through a sole proprietorship. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and tailored investment solutions overseen by an Investment Committee.

Venzon Aromin III is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Lion Street Advisors and Csenge Advisory Group. Aromin also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services. The firm offers multiple program structures and discretionary model portfolios developed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Irma Montes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life in Atlanta, GA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, she worked at The Home Depot for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides independent laundry services as a contractor. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm delivers tailored investment solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Michael Carignan is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Planning Partners, Paragon Wealth Strategies, and Merrill. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Lester Jones is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Triad Hybrid Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Duo Wealth Advisors LLC, providing financial planning and investment management services. Osaic Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporate entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and consulting services, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside platform relationships to support its client strategies.

David Vicknair is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and ZZ & Simones. Outside of finance, he has work history in the restaurant and seafood industries. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Rachel Wilder is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Alpharetta, GA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with New York Life and its affiliated firms since 2005 and currently operates Wilder Wealth Strategies, LLC. Wilder also serves as a member and group leader of ProVisors, a national professional networking organization. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages assets predominantly on a non-discretionary basis, working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Debasish Hajra is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently advising at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2019. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party model portfolios.

Jack Malandra is a Series 66–licensed advisor at Kestra Advisory with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra, he worked at Deloitte for two years and held various roles including at Druid Hills Country Club and the University of Georgia. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Kelly Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Raymond James Financial Services, Goldman Sachs, and United Capital Financial Advisers. Concurrent Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Anthony Farrar is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Equity Services, Inc. He has worked at Farrar Financial Group since 2000 and joined Equity Services Inc and National Life Group in 2024. Farrar serves as secretary and board member for the AJF Scholarship program, assisting in the selection of scholarship recipients, and works as a benefit counselor for Willis Towers Watson. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently using third-party asset managers and model portfolios, with a combination of long-term strategies and options for shorter-term trading.

Thomas Hall is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent six years at Homrich Berg. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Michael Lamb is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. based in Roswell, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a long tenure at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and positions at Cetera and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a cryotherapy and wellness franchise as well as a short-term rental business. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive advisory services including investment management, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, supported by educational content and various specialized service lines.

Thomas Heidt is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2004. He also has a role with Agia involving non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors and employs discretionary unified managed accounts using third-party model managers and technology platforms.

John Poss is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Sandy Springs, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services and National Life Insurance Co. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Edgewater Homeowners Association. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms incorporating third-party asset managers and model portfolios, blending long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.