Mark Christenson is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Freedom Street Partners. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Blueprint Wealth Solutions, a financial services business based in Watkinsville, GA. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

James Gillis IV is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in financial advising, currently practicing at Northwest Asset Management since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Carson Advisory, Inc. from 2009 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Gillis serves on the boards of the Georgia Forestry Association and the Athens Homeless Property Corporation, and is president of Soperton Naval Stores, Inc., overseeing timberland operations. Northwest Asset Management serves nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations, managing approximately $3.6 billion in assets. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, combining fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios and offering additional services such as retirement planning, tax preparation, and ERISA consulting.

Alexandra Wilson is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Facet. She has previously worked at SmartPath Advisors, SmartPath Financial, 8 Degrees Financial Wellness, and Harmon Financial Advisors. Facet Wealth offers subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving a range of households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocations focused on ETFs and utilizes technology-driven processes for tax optimization and portfolio management.

Clayton Owen is a financial advisor at The Burney Company in Athens, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Burney-Campbell Investments, LLC, he held roles at AT&T, Inc., SAP Insider, ABI Research, Gartner, and Machina Research. The Burney Company serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages discretionary equity portfolios using proprietary fundamental and quantitative models and offers customized account options alongside actively managed ETFs and OCIO services.

James Buckner is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, B Riley Wealth Management, Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and other institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client profiles.

Richard Dawkins is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Freedom Street Partners, and he is currently a partner in D & R Investment LLP and serves as executor for an estate. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, incorporating affiliated and third-party managers and providing services linked to insurance-related accounts.

Zachary Ellington is a Series 65-licensed advisor at The Burney Company with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Burney-Campbell Investments, he was self-employed for two years and worked at the University of Georgia and Kings Academy High School. The Burney Company manages approximately $3.59 billion in discretionary assets, serving individual investors, small businesses, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental and quantitative models in its investment approach and offers customized portfolio options alongside actively managed ETFs and OCIO services.

Amelia Ostenson is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Mariner Independent. She previously worked at Soliant Health, LLC and Homrich Berg, and has experience balancing her career with periods as a stay-at-home mother. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment managers.

Charles Strickland is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Watkinsville, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arkadios, he worked at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Lincoln Financial Advisors. He also has experience running Strickland Insurance, a business he has been involved with since 2010. Arkadios Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with investment and wealth management services, offering various managed account options and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team that provides investment models and trade execution across multiple asset classes.

James Bowers III is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. in Athens, GA, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bay Financial Advisors, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Panoramic Wealth Strategies, providing financial advisory and insurance services. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various institutional platforms and sub-advisors, with investment strategies typically involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Neel Patel is a financial advisor at Strategic Blueprint, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Elwood and Goetz, as well as operating ABC123 Consulting, a personal S-Corporation used for residual income. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized, goal-based strategies through a network of independent advisors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars.

Christopher Scarborough is an investment advisor representative at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, M.S. Howells & CO, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he performs as a guitarist and vocalist with the musical group Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, using an open-architecture platform with various third-party managers and sub-advisors to tailor investment advice to client profiles.

Lamartine Hardman IV is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Nobles & Richards, Inc., Resurgent Financial Advisors, Harmony Grove Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Advisors among others. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for the Northeast Georgia Boy Scouts, a nonprofit organization. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios across various securities and investment vehicles while providing financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services.

Brian Moore is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Services Network, LLC, and Precision Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several non-investment business activities including ownership roles in insurance commissions and land ownership ventures. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Charles Buffington is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 37 years of industry experience, with a career that includes long-term roles at State Mutual Companies, Guardian Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Peachtree Planning Corporation. Buffington also operates an insurance services business, Innovative Underwriters, for client needs not met by Guardian products. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Daniel Bledsoe is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. He has worked within the Truist organization since 2019, including roles at Truist Advisory Services, Truist Investment Services, and previously BB&T Securities and BB&T. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and integrates third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment and manager selection processes.

Joseph Pitt is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. He has a decade of industry experience, including prior roles at Advisory Services Network, LLC, Moore's Wealth Management, and Precision Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of THE TRADING PITT LLC, a venture focused on forex market trading. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions supported by a national advisor network.

John Gholson is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and FinTrust Capital Partners, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GR Productions and has served on the board of The Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations using a blend of passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Elizabeth Carter is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years. Outside of finance, she managed Beca Designs for 18 years. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that blends passive and active managers overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Nancy Bishop is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist Investment Services and Suntrust, spanning over a decade in various advisory and banking capacities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver and oversee investment solutions.