Jacqueline Ekard is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having held roles within the Truist enterprise and its predecessor organizations since 2009. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory for individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and integrates multiple affiliated services and technology platforms to support client investment needs.

Cara Hedden is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently advising at Farther since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and CONCOURSE FINANCIAL, along with running Stable Waters Financial. Hedden holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Athens, GA. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates using a web and mobile platform alongside in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach implemented through proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Dustin Demersseman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life, based in Athens, GA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he worked at Lee University and in various administrative and service roles. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Amanda Gustavsson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and Empower Financial Services, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning and manages a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

William Maynard is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked at Primerica Financial Services for a decade. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and platform sub-advisors across multiple programs such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA, with regulatory assets under management reported at approximately $1.7 billion.

Stephen Kelly is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and related entities since 2003, with prior experience at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate investments focused on cash flow properties. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing third-party platforms and manager selection programs to support its clients.

Kelsey Mc Knight is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Commerce, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Kelsey has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jessica Juanico is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Wells Fargo in 2024, she was self-employed for two years and has a background that includes several roles at the University of Kansas and Trumpet Behavioral Health. She is involved in communications training and article publication through Translingual Function Communication, a side activity based in London. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions with a research-driven investment approach.

Anthony Dye is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Raymond James entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Dye serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee for the Georgia Mountains YMCA, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

William Cook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for ten years at Advantage Industrial Automation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Millie Rovny is a financial advisor with Merrill in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 8 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in seasonal work at Washington Farms, an assisted living facility in Athens, and performs data entry and customer follow-up for a pressure washing business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors with model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Amy Lange is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, SunTrust Investment Services, and Suntrust Advisory Services. From 2020 to 2022, she took a break from the financial industry to focus on homemaking. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where Amy works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Angela Loudermilk is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns a bread business with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Mark Mc Cannon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Commerce, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Meg Parker is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010, following eight years of experience at a local regional firm. In her role, she develops personal relationships with clients to provide goals-based wealth management strategies that address key areas of their finances. Meg's areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and women and wealth. She holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She graduated from the University of Georgia's Terry College of Business and has completed training at Wharton's Executive Education Program. Outside of her professional work, Meg enjoys cooking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga. She is a mother of two children, Maggie and William.

Jennifer Moulton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Nathaniel Langley is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Avantax, and 1st Global Advisors. He is also a co-owner of Gwinnett Financial Services, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations within a large advisor network.

Evariste Faucher III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as prior experience at Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

William Flowers is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works with LPL Financial and previously spent nine years at SunTrust Advisory Services and 17 years at SunTrust Investment Services. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of strategic, tactical, and alternative investment options.

John Keeble IV is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Cetera, with 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and ownership of Full Cup Financial, LLC. He serves as a trustee on the board of Whitefield Academy, where he is involved in charitable gift solicitation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.