Benjamin Ezrine is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisors, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management, LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. Capital Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, corporate executives, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, using a structured portfolio approach with ETF-based models and specialized third-party managers, supported by in-house tax and estate planning strategists.

Noah Shorr is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at IFG Advisory, LPL Financial, and Strong Gaddy Lee Wealth Management since 2022. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in education at the University of North Georgia and Veritas Classical Schools, and he maintained a small business in lawn care for seven years. IFG Advisory, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies using sub-advisors, third-party models, and manages held-away assets to align with client goals.

Ryan Pope is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Harmon Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he was involved in rental real estate from 2014 to 2018. Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides fiduciary, fee-only advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs an allocation-driven investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services such as wealth management, retirement plan consulting, tax preparation, and trust-related services.

Maxwell Mowrer is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Oxford Retirement Advisors and Madison Avenue Securities since 2024. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting through a variety of account platforms and investment strategies.

Darrin Bearden is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Core Cap Investments, Ameritas Investment Corp., and Capital Choice Financial Services. Bearden is a founding partner of Clear Blue Wealth and its associated insurance agency, where he is involved in insurance sales alongside his advisory work. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers services ranging from portfolio management to retirement plan consulting.

Jonathan Kessler is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OpenArc in 2025, he worked at Merrill for 14 years. He serves on the boards of several charitable organizations focused on philanthropy and providing interest-free loans to students in the Southeastern U.S. OpenArc Corporate Advisory provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional retirement plans, endowments, and foundations. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes institutional research, manager due diligence, and implementation across public and private markets, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions.

Joseph Yi is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equity Services, Inc., Apogee Financial Partners, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Yi is also involved in providing term life insurance services through a Lincoln Term Life Insurance app. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and managed account programs. The firm operates as both a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing discretionary and non-discretionary account options with a focus on individual and corporate business.

Michael Sontag 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 individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, managing approximately $10.1 billion in assets. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes institutional research, manager due diligence, and a range of public and private market strategies, while also offering governance-oriented services for plan sponsors and nonprofit clients.

Hayden Gerwien is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at Howard Capital Management since 2018 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill in 2017–2018. Gerwien holds the Series 66 designation. Howard Capital Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management and other advisory services. The firm employs proprietary tactical indicators and model portfolios, including its own mutual funds and ETFs, with client engagements managed through a primary investment professional.

Johnnie Brooks III is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. in Holly Springs, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Country Financial and JP Morgan securities and banking divisions. Brooks is also a member of Foundation Financial, LLC, where he is involved in property and casualty, life insurance, and annuity sales. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 176 advisors and manages $1.358 billion in assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers via a range of advisory programs.

Kevin Higginbotham is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 across public and private markets, combining institutional research with manager due diligence and offers specialized advisory solutions for plan sponsors and nonprofit clients.

Jason Moore is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Avantax Investment Services, Legacy Capital Advisors, and LPL Financial. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm employs a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, applying fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis methods, and offers access to private placements for accredited investors.

Patrick Kendrick is a financial advisor at Henssler Financial in Kennesaw, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He has been with G W Henssler & Associates LTD since 2019 in various capacities. Henssler Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as other advisers, registered investment companies, pension plans, and municipal clients. The firm employs a cash-flow driven “Ten Year Rule” investment approach, utilizing fixed-income securities for near-term liquidity and selecting high-quality equities through a quantitative and qualitative process.

Franklin Chambers III is a financial advisor at Main Street Financial Solutions, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Main Street Financial Solutions serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs an academic-based, multi-asset class investment approach that emphasizes low-cost passive ETFs alongside actively managed funds and individual securities, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

Richie Pinnock is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Signature FD. He also worked at the University of Georgia for five years before entering the financial advisory field. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with wealth management, financial planning, and investment management. The firm manages approximately $10.1 billion and employs a diversified investment approach incorporating both public and private markets, along with specialized services for plan sponsors and nonprofit clients.

Graham Thomas is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Howard Capital Management, he worked in various roles across hospitality, data processing, and sports media. Howard Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plan participants, and other investment advisers. The firm uses proprietary technical indicators to guide tactical investment strategies and offers a range of services including retirement plan support tools, private wealth services, and management of mutual funds and ETFs.

Hayden Sullivan is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his industry career in 2024. His work history includes roles at Holcombe Financial and PEACHTREE Planning. 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 with diversified investment strategies across public and private markets and serves high-net-worth clients, plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations.

Joshua Williams is a financial advisor with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC and W1 Investment Group. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm manages approximately $397 million in client assets and offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Matthew Pesci is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 10 years and Merrill for 14 years, overlapping roles throughout his career. 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 in discretionary assets, combining institutional research and manager due diligence to implement diversified strategies across public and private markets.

Ryan Dohallow is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Synovus Securities, Inc. He previously spent 15 years with OSAIC in various roles. Synovus Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering advisory and brokerage services such as managed accounts, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through the Envestnet platform.