Branden Collins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, Collins works as a physical therapy assistant at CenterWell Home Health. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, and supports its advisors with technology tools and extensive financial products.

Renee Gauthier is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and E*Trade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Ed Hoosh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and at UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Gerber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Trinity Wealth Securities, and Florida Financial Advisors. 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 supports clients through research-driven investment strategies and a broad range of financial products.

Fergus Ambe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2022 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO, President, Partner, and Co-Founder of Noah's Ark Immunology Corp., a nonprofit organization focused on medical research. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David How is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Prim Financial Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in delivery driving for Uber Eats since 2020. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, with model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.

James Page is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience at Wachovia Bank, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. James is based in Duluth, GA. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Trevor Pace is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lawrenceville, GA, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked in construction with UTEC Construction Inc and ROCO Construction, and he attended Texas Tech University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Laila Zaki is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Outside of advising, she is president of a small woodworking and craft business that has operated an Etsy store. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Frederick Minot is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2021. His prior experience includes 11 years at GWFS Equities, Inc./Great West Life & Annuity Insurance Company. He is involved in the management and operations of investment-related products outside his advisory role. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers while delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Samuel Calixte is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with a one-year tenure at E*Trade Securities in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and methodologies.

Michael Nguyen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities from 2019 to 2021, and at Atlanta Financial Associates from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned Notary Public involved in notarizing legal documents. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

John Bolen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. Prior to this, he was employed at SunTrust Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services. Bolen is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through a large network of financial professionals and offering multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

James Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and TJ Distribution. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Agol is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Hilltop Securities Inc. and Burrows Capital Advisors, among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an elected board member for the College of the Mainland Foundation and owns a roofing company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

John Masinko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, LGE Community Credit Union, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Fidelity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Libardo Lopez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Clearbridge Investments, Citigroup Global Markets, and Anthem Securities. He was also involved with Start Church.Com in 2017. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and provides advisory services through a network of approximately 3,700 advisors and 1,800 offices.

Leeann Gregg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Nicholas Ballance is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients navigate complex financial decisions by developing personalized strategies that align with their unique goals and priorities. His areas of expertise include liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He also has experience working with clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Nicholas holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Georgia and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He and his team utilize a Personal Wealth Analysis® approach to provide clients with financial certainty while minimizing risk. Nicholas aims to simplify the investing process and support clients through important life stages such as funding education, planning retirement, and managing wealth. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys spending quality time with his family and has interests that include basketball, cooking, football, music, pickleball, reading, tennis, and watching movies.

Rodney Hill is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Thrivent since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hill is involved in product development for gaming markets and serves as a director consultant for Business Networking International. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers an integrated approach that allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”