Shreya Talusani is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she held roles at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and has a background that includes work in education and technology. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Dennis Oh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities and Capital Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Johnny Simpkins is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and various investment strategies.

Ryan Flannagan is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive family wealth management plans. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to help prioritize and pursue meaningful goals. Ryan and his team utilize a planning-based methodology that begins with organizing both financial and personal matters, refining client priorities, and understanding investment personalities to develop strategies aligned with each family's unique needs. Ryan holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida State University. He has professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2010, Ryan has concentrated on assisting families, endowments, foundations, non-profits, and small businesses with services such as personal retirement planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Outside of his professional work, Ryan is involved in his community through Buckhead Church, Northside Youth Organization, and ServeMerge. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristi, and their two children, Holli and Hayes, and participates in coaching and mentoring children through various sports teams and church volunteer activities.

Jay Liban is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMORGAN Securities LLC for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, using proprietary research and third-party data.

Timothy Lally is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 1998. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Dena Crosby is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has previous experience at Eagle Strategies, New York Life Insurance Company, Bank of America, and Merrill. Crosby holds a real estate license but does not actively practice as an agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements utilizing firm-approved software and includes specialized services such as divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Adam Sitz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the position of Senior Vice President and Senior Portfolio Advisor, leveraging his expertise to guide individuals and families in achieving their financial goals. Adam is certified in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program since 2018 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Adam's approach involves creating customized financial strategies that align with his clients' unique needs, focusing on wealth preservation, distribution, and transfer to help establish a lifetime retirement income stream and legacy. Adam earned his bachelor's degree from Kennesaw State University. He is involved in community organizations such as the Veterans Empowerment Organization and the Emory-Children's Cystic Fibrosis Center of Excellence. Outside of his professional commitments, Adam enjoys adventure sports including biking and skiing, and values spending time with his wife Meghan and their two children, Elizabeth and Henry, in Sandy Springs.

Amit Patel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Capital Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools.

Spencer Osei is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Emmanuel Mirali is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in the hospitality sector at several hotels, including Holiday Inn Express & Suites and Hotel Pierre Loti. He is also the owner of Mirali LLC, an automotive and transportation-related business based in Norcross, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Silverio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in managerial coaching as a life coach. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Maddox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he spent over a decade at E*TRADE in various capital management and securities roles. Outside of his advisory work, he runs Maddox Photography, focusing on professional photo production and editing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm‑approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Pacheco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at E*Trade Securities and Wells Fargo & Co, and had an early career period at Subway. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

Thomas Mc Curdy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dacula, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Causely from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Oser is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, he worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor creating and evaluating prompts for AI systems and completing surveys. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and utilizes both internal research and artificial intelligence tools in its advisory approach.

Michelle Bowen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Giovanna Godina is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, T. Rowe Price, The TJX Companies Inc, and Georgia State University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Sara Gresham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she has a connection to a family-owned holding company and several spouse-operated businesses. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Robert Larsen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly two decades of experience at the firm. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Larsen specializes in advising high net worth clients, families, and foundations on financial strategies, retirement services, wealth preservation, and transfer. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University System of Georgia and is a graduate of the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia where he graduated cum laude with an honors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Investment Management. Larsen is recognized for his mission to understand client priorities deeply and to design, implement, and track customized wealth management strategies that align with their goals. Larsen is active in his community and involved with The Jeannette Rankin Foundation. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, and retirement income, among others.