Samuel Latimer is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He also serves as a partner at Rushton, LLC, a full-service accounting firm specializing in audits of local governments, construction, and nonprofit entities, where he leads audit teams and oversees technical compliance. In addition, he refers clients to Rushton Wealth Management, an investment advisory firm connected to the accounting practice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Dorian Piekarz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones for four years and Backbone International for one year. Outside of advising, he has participated occasionally in disaster relief efforts by transporting supplies to areas affected by natural disasters and has assisted community members with setting up LLCs and business licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Debby Minot is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides wealth management services and financial strategies to affluent individuals, retirees, executives, women, and business owners. She focuses on creating comprehensive plans to build, manage, preserve, and transfer wealth, tailoring advice to clients' risk tolerance, investment goals, and liquidity needs through a disciplined, long-term process. Debby’s expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. She is a member of the Wood DeTienne O'Connor Group, which has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. Debby holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her bachelor's degree from Minot State University. Her community involvement includes participation with the American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Debby enjoys adventure sports, basketball, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Born and raised in North Dakota, she relocated to Arizona in 2000 to begin her career in the financial industry.

Cathy Couch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked for Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and WFG Investment Inc. Outside of advising, she provides bookkeeping and accounting services for local organizations, including a humane society resale shop and a condominium association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a wide network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Jolette Landress is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Renasant Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wachovia Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Martha Spence is a Senior Financial Advisor and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings over 20 years of experience in financial services, concentrating her practice on supporting business owners by applying methodologies from the Exit Planning Institute and utilizing resources from Merrill and Bank of America. Martha collaborates closely with CPAs, attorneys, and families as part of the comprehensive planning and advisory process to deliver a tailored client experience. Her professional designations include the CEPA and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and she holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations as well as a Life, Accident, and Sickness Insurance Agent License. Martha serves clients across 17 states in the U.S. and was named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list from 2024 through 2026. She is a member of several professional organizations including the Exit Planning Institute, North Georgia Community Foundation, North Georgia Estate Planning Council, and the Rotary Club of Gainesville. Outside her advisory role, Martha is involved in community service through her membership in the Gainesville Rotary Club and her annual participation on the Rotary Banquet Committee. She was named a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International in 2022. Additionally, Martha serves on the Board of the North Georgia Community Foundation and has been active with the Disabled Veteran Auxiliary and other charitable organizations in North Georgia. Her personal interests include racing and spending time with her son, who is preparing to attend college.

Michael Harrington Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Invest Financial Corp, United Community Bank, Truist Investment Services, and Crow Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joseph Szathmary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Newport Group, Inc. and Newport Group Securities, Inc. for a combined seven years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

William Hicks Jr. is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010. Hicks serves as president of Beta Delta House Corporation, overseeing the management of a fraternity house, and is involved in community organizations including Habitat for Humanity of Hall County and the Beyond Dementia Coalition, Inc. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Michael Lancaster is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013, accumulating 12 years of industry experience. He serves as an incorporator for the Friends of Flowery Branch Car Show Inc., a nonprofit charity, and as CEO of Safe Boating Lake Lanier, overseeing facility use and board activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Smith Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, Truist Advisory Services, and Wealth Enhancement firms. He has worked in a variety of advisory capacities and locations, most recently joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management programs supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Alan Crumley is a financial advisor at Stifel with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2010 and holds the Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses to support client decisions.

Joseph Polanski Jr. is a financial professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Prosperity Wealth Advisors and Summit Financial Group. In addition to advisory work, he also sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through various program structures and affiliated relationships.

Deven Patel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Gainesville, GA, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Windsor Wealth Planners & Strategists and Bleakley Financial Group. Outside of finance, he is involved in lacrosse coaching, serving as Defensive Coordinator for Gainesville High School Lacrosse and founding a youth lacrosse club aimed at supporting local players. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized institutional and municipal services.

Roger Aiken is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2025 and has operated under the Piedmont Financial Group name since 2002. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Christina Jones is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Gainesville, GA. Outside of her advisory role, Jones is active in her community as an officer and treasurer of the Chattahoochee Country Club, a board member and investment committee chair at the North Georgia Community Foundation, and the immediate past president of The Rotary Club of Gainesville. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a non-discretionary, client-tailored approach supported by analytical modeling and provides specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Evan Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Dwight Larkins Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Marilou Frizzell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Sam's Club for over three decades. 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 solutions supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Russell Roush is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports a wide advisor network with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.