Charles Clements is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2025. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related entities for 28 years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business and manages a family-owned tree farm in Georgia. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that provides a multi-manager platform for independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary program options across multiple custodial relationships.

Derek Murphy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at E*Trade Securities and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

Sarah Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America and DoorDash. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and provides trading, account administration, and custody support.

Raymond Harrison is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent performing artist and songwriter with Far Out Family LLC and serves as an officer in a real estate business focused on renovating and selling affordable homes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Marykay Lindtner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill from 2014 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-time independent Avon representative, managing online catalog sales after business hours. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Mason Ware is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with one year of industry experience. He has held prior roles at Boomfish Wealth Group, LLC and has a background that includes work with Jefferson Parks and Recreation as well as an extended period as a student at Sewanee: The University of the South. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary online advice with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Steven Markel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services for 21 years and 1717 Capital Management Company for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Markel is president of Markel Financial Services, an insurance brokerage specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, dental, and Medicare products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a multi-advisor platform.

Thomas Foster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at First Command Insurance Services, Advisory Services, and Brokerage Services from 2023 to 2026. Foster also served 25 years in the U.S. Coast Guard. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through a large network of advisors using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jeffrey Gray is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services in 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as power of attorney for his mother. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Donald Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PRUCO Securities, LLC and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney and estate administrator for family members. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

James Callaham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in buying and selling baseball cards and operates a related business called Springer Mountain Sports Cards. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Claret Porras is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, Porras worked at GEA Integral Solutions LLC from 2018 to 2021. Outside of finance, Porras is involved in several entertainment-related ventures, including roles in multiple casting companies focused on background work for TV shows and movies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Thiesman Brown is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for nine years. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party providers.

Lynn Nicolaysen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1994. The firm provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. Merrill offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and provides trading, account administration, and custody support.

Angel Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022 and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Cali N Titos and attended the University of Georgia. 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 strategies managed by internal CIO teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients.

Gregory Garvin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including 20 years at American Century Investment Services and other roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides access to multiple platforms and third-party advisers.

Richard Poore is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Ashworth & Sullivan Wealth Management Group, Triad Advisors, Inc., and Fidelity. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a commercial property venture with family members. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment strategies and third-party manager options.

Victor Sze is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial since 1999, including 17 years at the current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as director of the nonprofit Hui Tz Inc. and is the CFO responsible for investment accounts at the World Hope Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.

Elizabeth Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lawrenceville, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory duties, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors using model-based strategies supported by third-party asset managers and trade execution providers.

Patrick Hardin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Roswell, GA, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 designations with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, he worked at Bold Financial LLC, The Hardin Team, and Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory work, he performs and teaches percussion. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement income planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.