Raymond Skinner is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities and True Wealth Advisors, and currently serves as a co-member and private wealth manager at Provident Partners LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various model portfolios and bespoke strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Rhett Whitley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Primerica since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a public notary in Birmingham, AL. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on percentage-based fees rather than fixed billing.

Barry Jeffery is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals using a variety of investment and platform solutions.

Steven White is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He serves as a member of the Endowment Investment Committee for Vestavia Hills Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Lisa Gibbs is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hoover, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her background includes teaching and choreography roles at several educational and performing arts institutions, and she is the author of a business-related book. Outside of finance, she works with a Creole food truck as a server and independent contractor and serves as a choreographer and instructor for Magic City Performing Arts. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by third parties and offers a range of options supported by an overlay manager and custody services.

Thomas Noon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of topics, with planning and managed-account services available separately or combined under a consolidated billing option.

Paul Lawrence is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2019. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a class instructor at Country Club Birmingham. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers advisory services through a model-delivery approach supported by third-party asset managers and custody providers, with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Louis Mcdonough III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at A-LIGN and KPMG. Outside of finance, he operates a history-focused YouTube channel and serves as an independent contractor for Cowboy Country Club LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Andrew Dean is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Horizons Financial Group and The SSI Group, Inc. Andrew operates out of Birmingham, Alabama. 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 and access to various portfolio programs and institutional platforms.

Robert Furlong is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities and Proequities, Inc. He serves as secretary and board member of the Ross Bridge Neighborhood Association and owns a design business called Cosy Designs. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates through financial planning, investment management, and related services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions across multiple platforms, combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored by independent Financial Professionals.

April Wallace is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Windsong Homeowners Association in Tuscaloosa, AL. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Kevin Couch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Merrill, BBVA Compass Investment Solutions, PNC Managed Account Solutions, and Renasant Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a real estate rental business in Chelsea, Alabama. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Bembry is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Birmingham, AL. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 20 years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including co-owning Living Wells Financial Group and owning You Make the Call, LLC, an online app for sports engagement and education. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and planning, leveraging analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance through its unique affiliations.

Benjamin Kalbaugh is a financial advisor with Cetera in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2025 and is also involved with Ella Valley Wealth Advisors, where he provides administrative support and client assistance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Aaron Gammon is a financial advisor with Cetera in Bessemer, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and also has experience with Regions Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Uriah Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and one year at Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a network of investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Clarence Mitchell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hoover, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2005 and also works with CMJ Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies and manages a leasing property for PFS. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Shawn Buchanan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Bessemer, Alabama. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jacob Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trustmark Bank, American Pacific Mortgage, and Goldwater Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Samuel Giffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with Genesis Enterprise LLC and has been involved with the Handworks Holiday Market, an annual craft show, since 2009. He also serves on the board of the Homewood Chamber of Commerce and is president-elect for the upcoming year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.