Frank Johnson is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. He is an advisor at Hanover Advisors, Inc and has been associated with Hanover Group, LLC since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he is the sole member of Holt Cedartown, LLC, a commercial real estate entity. Hanover Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services, managing approximately $353 million in assets with a small team of advisors.

William Ginsburg is a financial advisor at Pierson Wealth Management in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his advisory career in 2023 and has experience with several firms including Vector Wealth Strategies, OTR Solutions, and CAPSCO. Ginsburg was a full-time student for ten years prior to his current role. Pierson Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with limited goal-planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed-income securities using fundamental, technical, and modern-portfolio principles, and it is noted for its concentrated “Focus 5” large-cap growth strategy and a wrap fee program that combines management, execution, and custody into a single billing arrangement.

Larry Forbus is an advisor at Paul Manners & Associates, Inc. in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Paul Manners & Associates since 1990. Paul Manners & Associates, Inc. provides investment supervisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable foundations, and trusts. The firm manages separate long-only portfolios using an actively managed, broadly diversified, low-turnover approach that blends fundamental and technical analysis.

Lorraine Eason is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alder Financial Group Inc in Atlanta, GA. She has been with The Alder Financial Group, Inc. since 2006. Alder Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts, managing approximately $224 million in client assets. The firm uses fundamental and macroeconomic analysis to create customized, diversified portfolios and supports portfolio construction with internal analytical tools, ongoing monitoring, and formal reviews.

Michael Beecher is a financial advisor at Wickham Financial & Insurance Services in Marietta, GA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wickham Financial since 2020, following five years at Carter Terry & Company Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Beecher serves as chairman of the Friends of the NRA Northwest Metro Georgia chapter, overseeing an annual fundraising program. Wickham Financial Group provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting for employer plan sponsors. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis to construct individualized portfolios and utilizes a third-party platform to manage held-away accounts without taking direct custody.

Lisa Helin is a CFP® professional at Baer Wealth Management with 7 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cooks Warehouse Inc. and a period of retirement. Baer Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, including ERISA fiduciary services. The firm employs a long-term, manager-driven investment approach and conducts detailed due diligence on private alternative investments.

Timothy Spahr is a financial advisor at NTV Asset Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at NTV Asset Management since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an astronomer at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, where he processes minor planet observations. NTV Asset Management provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach influenced by modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a focus on individualized client relationships and involvement in private placements.

Michael Rudio is a financial advisor and partner at Phase Line Capital, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Major and Intelligence Officer in the Georgia Army National Guard and provides business consultation for a genomic sequencing firm. Phase Line Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses model portfolios, sub-advisers, and a variety of investment vehicles, including derivatives, to tailor advice based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Malik Lee is a CFP® with 18 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Felton & Peel Wealth Management, Inc. He has held positions at multiple firms including Merrill and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Malik is CEO of a mobile app business and serves as treasurer and volunteer board member for a religious organization, where he oversees financial record-keeping and budgeting. Felton & Peel Wealth Management advises individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering customized, goals-based wealth management and financial planning services. The firm employs fundamental analysis to construct portfolios emphasizing passive mutual funds and ETFs, while also providing discretionary portfolio management and educational webinars.

Alaeddin Kharazmi is a financial advisor at Cigx, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has longstanding ties to the insurance and real estate industries, including roles at American National Insurance Co. and Dependable Realty Company. In addition to advising, he operates a tax service preparing individual returns for family and close friends. Cigx provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes a top-down, model portfolio approach with diversified asset allocations and regular portfolio reviews.

Athanasios Bafas is a financial advisor at Anovest Investment Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Anovest Financial Services, Inc. and Anovest Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2004 and has been affiliated with ANOVEST since 1986. In addition to his advisory work, he is also licensed as a real estate agent in Georgia and Colorado and serves as a trustee of the Jean V Grahek Trust. Anovest Investment Advisors serves individual households, including high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custom portfolios. The firm employs a bottom-up, total-return investment approach emphasizing diversification and equity selection, with strategies implemented primarily on a discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Taylor is a financial advisor with Crescent Wealth Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Crescent Wealth Advisory since 2009 and Crescent Wealth Management since 2003, and has prior experience with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Lion Street Financial. Taylor is also involved in sales and marketing for fixed life insurance through Crescent Wealth Management. Crescent Wealth Advisory provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $87.5 million across about 49 clients and employs a team of six investment professionals who use fundamental and technical analysis to construct individualized portfolios, offering continuous supervision, rebalancing, and access to alternative solutions including cryptocurrency accounts and third-party cash management programs.

Joel Hubbard is a financial advisor with Executive Money Managers, Inc. in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Executive Money Managers, Inc. since 1989 and at Financial Asset Management Systems, Inc. since 2002. Outside of advisory work, he is a founder and board member of Providence Bank in Alpharetta, Georgia. Executive Money Managers, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental, value-oriented equity investment approach focused on balance-sheet strength and dividend yield, managing customized portfolios under discretionary authority consistent with client guidelines.

Scott Dietz is a financial advisor with NTV Asset Management, LLC in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has served as President and CEO of both NTV Asset Management and its affiliated firm, Eagle Financial Group, where he provides financial counseling including estate and income tax planning for high-net-worth individuals. NTV Asset Management offers investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach influenced by modern portfolio theory, combining cash or laddered bonds for near-term spending with risk-based asset allocation, and maintains a notable involvement with private placements alongside a related accounting and tax-preparation affiliation.

Joseph Henshaw is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Arc Asset Management LLC in Atlanta, GA. He previously worked at Polay & Clark for twelve years and has been involved in management consulting, bookkeeping, tax planning, and related services through Arc Business Management, LLC. Arc Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on a concentrated client base with tailored Investment Policy Statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring. The firm employs a diverse set of analytical methods and investment strategies, manages accounts on a discretionary basis, and conducts due diligence on third-party managers.

Andres Sandate is a financial advisor with GPWA, LLC, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Group Equity Services, Ltd., Endurance Securities, LLC, and Tuxedo Capital Partners, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder and host of the ATL Alts Podcast, which features interviews with professionals in alternative investments, startups, and financial services. GPWA, LLC serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, charities, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial and business planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and Modern Portfolio Theory approaches to tailor investment strategies, managing client accounts on a non-discretionary basis while often engaging third-party managers.

Selena Teasley is a CFP® with five years of industry experience currently serving at Applied Wealth Management. Her prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and Morneau Shepell. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in business consulting focused on financial and management reporting analysis. Applied Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $44 million across individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and modern portfolio theory through custom model portfolios and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and rebalancing.

Thomas Healy is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Private Family Wealth Advisors and previously worked for Iron Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Healy provides business consulting and financial modeling through Rod & Associates Accountancy LLC. Private Family Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm customizes portfolios using a variety of analytical approaches and employs discretionary management with periodic reviews, managing approximately $393 million in assets.

William Downey III is a financial advisor at REV Capital, LLC in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with REV Capital since 2016 and previously worked at Kalos Capital, Inc from 2011 to 2016. REV Capital serves individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, offering portfolio management and financial planning services tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis with a small team supporting approximately 75 clients.

John Endriss is a CFP® and ChFC® with 36 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Crescent Wealth Advisory, LLC and has previously worked with firms including M Holdings Securities, Inc., Lion Street Financial, and Winged Keel Group. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Crescent Wealth Advisory provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $87.5 million across 49 accounts. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis to build individualized portfolios and offers access to alternative investments such as cryptocurrency accounts and third-party cash management programs.