John Caldwell is a financial advisor at IFG Advisory, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with IFG Advisory and LPL Financial since 2015. IFG Advisory, LLC serves 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, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis through various management strategies and third-party resources.

Branch Lawson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Independent. He is the CEO and founder of Branch Partners, providing investment advisory services through Mariner Platform Solutions since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Truewealth, LLC (Fna Windham Brannon) from 2014 to 2020. Mariner Independent offers 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’s platform supports both model portfolios and advisor-level discretionary management, supplemented by affiliate investment resources and third-party sub-advisory relationships, with a notable emphasis on integrated institutional and retirement plan capabilities.

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.

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 a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at B Riley Wealth Management, Inc. and Eudaimonia Partners, LLC. 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.

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.

Michael Giddeons is a financial advisor with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an agent for Prosperitas Financial Group, representing various insurance companies as an independent contractor. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a blend of quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods, utilizing third-party model managers and offering alternative private placements to eligible investors.

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 a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, M.S. Howells & CO, and B. Riley. Outside of his advisory work, Scarborough is a guitarist and vocalist in a musical group called Kinchafoonee Cowboys. 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, and operates an open-architecture platform that frequently employs third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Lamartine Hardman IV is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work experience includes roles at Nobles & Richards, Inc., Resurgent Financial Advisors, Harmony Grove Wealth Management, Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, and MS Howells & Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director for the Northeast Georgia Boy Scouts, a nonprofit organization. FourStar Wealth Advisors serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, combining fundamental and technical analysis with diverse investment options tailored to clients' risk tolerance and time horizon.

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 at Guardian Life with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His career includes long tenures at Guardian Life Insurance and Park Avenue Securities, spanning over three decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Innovative Underwriters for insurance services when Guardian products do not meet client needs. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs combining proprietary and third-party strategies.

Daniel Bledsoe is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within the Truist organization since 2017, including Truist Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and an AI-enabled Equity Research team, with a focus on inter-affiliate integration and manager selection oversight.

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.