Cody Stimson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at John Hancock and John Hancock Distributors LLC from 2021 to 2024. He spent 19 years in full-time education before beginning his career in financial services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and provides various investment services through its extensive platform.

Avery Kenyon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Kenyon worked at Athenahealth and held roles at Georgia College and State University and Sogeti. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kristie Ingle is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. Her role involves partnering with clients to provide clarity and assist them in making informed financial decisions. She collaborates with clients to create financial plans that help navigate major life events. Kristie has accumulated experience in the financial advisory field through various roles. She served as Director Retirement Planner at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and as Central Relationship Manager at the same company between 2023 and 2025. Prior to this, she worked as a Client Service Advisor at Nicholas Wealth in 2023, a Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones from 2021 to 2023, a Financial Advisor at AIG from 2020 to 2021, and at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2020. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kristie has interests in beach activities, concerts, fitness, horseback riding, pets, and traveling.

Ana Torres De Pinho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Troy Jarman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling retail goods through various platforms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by tools such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Steffan Schirle is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments in Plano, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank before joining Fisher Investments in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Schirle is an independent business owner distributing household products through Amway. Fisher Investments serves both institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, and it manages risk through various tactics including derivatives and tax-aware strategies.

Mason Kumiega is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has served on the Advisory Board for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School Center for Excellence in Investment Management, providing career advice to students. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his background includes experience with Face to Nails Etc., a day spa business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients with tailored financial and estate planning solutions.

Nathan Smith is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Thomasville National Bank Financial and has a background that includes several years in full-time education and a role in network technology solutions. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Patricia Christian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1983, also working with Bank of America N.A. since 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Boosel is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Atlanta North Point, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2005. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Robert Gustafson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2007. He owns a legal entity, Robert E Gustafson & Associates LLC, used for processing practice expenses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Richard Palhegyi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Andrew Band is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity from 2013 to 2019. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

Jennifer Stephens is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA. She has 20 years of industry experience, including nine years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Robert Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory roles, he has operated Robert Smith CPA since 2011. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Robert Dupree is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley for three years and E*TRADE Securities for six years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a wide range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Richard Stokes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*TRADE Securities LLC for 10 years. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Lifetime Fitness since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients through a broad range of retail and institutional services.

Garrett Hentschel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Hyland Software and Alfresco Software. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Wilbur Barber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at Curative Inc. and Cobb Douglas Public Health, among other positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides its services through a structured planning process.

Robert Elwell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.