David Bockel is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Crawford Investment Counsel Inc, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Resource Planning Group, Ltd., Old Ivy Asset Management, LLC, Alps Distributors, Inc., and Caldwell & Orkin, Inc. Crawford Investment Counsel Inc provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual clients, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, municipalities, and other entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach focusing on dividend-paying equities and income-producing fixed income securities, managing portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis.

Jacob Shelton is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Shelton is based in Atlanta, GA. Beacon Global Advisor Network serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and specialized pension advice for U.K. expatriates. The firm customizes portfolios with a mix of third-party models, mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis through unified managed account platforms and overlay managers.

Christopher Armstrong is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at St. John & Associates, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Invesco Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, Armstrong is the owner of CK Properties LLC, where he is involved in real estate investing. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment strategy using model portfolios and customizable investment sleeves, supported by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Daniel Miller is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience and has been with IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Unique Atlanta Homes, Inc., a real estate renovation and flipping business. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage client assets through various strategies and third-party managers.

Robert Bethards II 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 WOODBURY FINANCIAL SERVICES INC and Quay Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is in the early stages of starting a home-based shirt company. IFG Advisory, LLC provides advisory services to 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 combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies.

Patrick Connolly is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Arkadios Capital, Afterburner Inc, and a short tenure at Top Dawg Moving. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans utilizing various portfolio management strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

David Elder is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2009, with prior experience at LPL Financial and PKS Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion with 144 advisors serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by an Investment Committee.

James Breen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merit Financial Advisors since 2025, following eight years at AMP Wealth Management and two years at Horizon Investments. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies, supported by a central Investment Management team and an Investment Committee.

Blake Floyd is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Advisory and Foresters Financial Services. He also works with Strive Financial Solutions, where he advises clients on financial planning strategies and asset allocation. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized investment plans based on client risk profiles using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various managed account solutions.

David Wilke is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes 13 years at Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, Wilke is also an insurance agent with Capital Insurance Affiliates. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers tailored investment strategies primarily managed on a discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis methods across a range of asset types.

Adrian Flambard is a financial advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Brite Advisors USA, Inc., Brite Investments USA, LLC, and Brite Advisors Ltd. since 2015. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, with a focus on tailored client portfolios using a blend of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Chiao Chan is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Cambridge Investment Research. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary engagement models and offers a wide range of investment options, including private markets and digital assets, alongside a substantial institutional retirement practice.

Cynthia Yepez is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 2 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 11 years before joining OpenArc in 2025. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides tailored wealth management and institutional retirement plan services, utilizing a wide range of investment strategies and emphasizing operational integration and fiduciary governance.

Ivan Magalit is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Merrill and Thrivent Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the co-founder of The A.U.T Initiative, a nonprofit focused on improving access to mental health services for marginalized communities. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank, offering a combination of banking relationships and investment services.

Derek Keeney is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2019, and prior experience at Doehler North America and Anheuser-Busch InBev. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized real estate planning and business valuation services.

Ronald Skopek is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Kennesaw, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and Kovack Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Summit Financial Services, Inc., a retail securities business, and also manages a fixed insurance business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management alongside third-party manager recommendations and financial planning services.

John Hester is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at BIP Wealth, LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Hornor Townsend & Kent, LLC, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed by the Seattle Mariners for five years. 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 3,100 client relationships, emphasizing customized, diversified portfolios that include low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, individual securities, and access to private market opportunities.

Marc Slavny is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 and over nine years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Alexander Capital, L.P., Capital Square Realty Advisors, Centaurus Financial INC., and Cetera Investment Advisers. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm constructs personalized portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing model portfolios and third-party strategies across multiple platforms, and offers ERISA retirement-plan advisory services and variable annuity separate account management.

Jeremy Presley is a financial advisor with Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 license and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Alexander Capital, L.P. since 2020 and previously with Centaurus Financial, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a tax consultation business as a registered Enrolled Agent. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients, with a focus on technical and fundamental analysis to guide asset allocation. The firm employs multiple advisory teams and uses discretionary management, sub-advisers, and model portfolios to implement client strategies.

Brad Joseph is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Dunwoody, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1998 and also has a long-term role with Dekalb County Schools beginning in 1995. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Joseph Financials LLC, which focuses on marketing activities related to his business. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm uses discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management team and proprietary screening processes, while also offering various advisory and model portfolio options.