Thomas Luptowski is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He helps individuals and families pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. His approach begins with understanding each client's full financial picture and objectives, enabling him to tailor flexible strategies that adapt to changing market conditions. He also provides clients access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Thomas’s expertise includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Master’s Degree from Loyola University Chicago and a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University. Outside of his professional work, Thomas enjoys baseball, basketball, football, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Olivia Farrugia is a Planning Consultant who focuses on helping clients build toward financial independence by developing confidence in their financial plans. She begins her process by understanding what matters most to her clients and presenting the possibilities to make informed financial decisions together. Olivia has experience working with Fidelity Investments, where she served as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2025 and then as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026. Her personal interests include cooking and baking, family activities, parenthood, photography, reading, and traveling.

Joseph Adamchak is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 1983 and has also been associated with Bank of America since 2009. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kaylene Seelos is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios drawn from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Lynch is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of experience at the firm and a total of 10 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Lynch serves as a finance committee member and advisory board member for the charitable organization Skate Like a Girl. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Gregory Wade is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial product options than many peers.

Aaron Newton is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he works with clients to create, implement, and monitor financial plans tailored to their individual needs. With four years of experience in the financial advisory field, Aaron focuses on developing personalized strategies through one-on-one client relationships. His expertise centers on understanding clients' financial goals and assisting them in navigating their financial planning journey. Aaron brings a practical approach to financial consulting, emphasizing consistent collaboration and monitoring to adapt plans as needed. Outside of his professional work, Aaron has interests in baseball, cars, comedy, golf, and soccer.

Johnathan Etherly is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC and maintains a long-term role at Ingles Markets Inc. outside the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Shane Wilson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2013. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a variety of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Clark Jensen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Dacula, GA. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Gentry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and OppenheimerFunds. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a local homeowners association. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Ernest Madyun is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2018 to 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Alexander Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Trinity Wealth Securities, LLC and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Tristate Financial Advisors. He also has several years of experience at Auburn University and Mt. Paran Christian School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Allston Lewis is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has held various roles including positions at Texas Christian University and Camp Greystone. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cary Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and operates Cary D. Smith & Associates, Inc. since 2007. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through related Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Benjamin Casebolt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocations supported by in-house research.

Matthew Dion is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing in various capacities from 2009 to 2026. Dion also owns and operates MATT DION LLC, an independent financial practice based in Roswell, Georgia. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and technology.

Beau Buisson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2006 and is also involved with R.T. Buisson, Inc. and PFS Investments, Inc. Buisson participates in non-investment related activities including referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and custodians like BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, operating primarily under a tiered wrap fee structure.

Abdul Ayanwale is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at several firms including BMO Financial Group and Kanshe Info Tech. He also has experience as the sole proprietor of Suboy Auto Enterprise, an automotive and transportation business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm‑approved tools and market simulations.

Frederick Vanpatten is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time with its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Vanpatten volunteers to coordinate speakers and assist with registration for the Qualified Plan Southeast Conference and serves as a volunteer ambassador promoting community relations with local police and first responders. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.