Adam Hextell is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Duluth, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third in 2020, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Hextell Properties LLC since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Leslie Blanchard is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Creative Planning since 2020. Prior to this, Leslie worked at TrueWealth Management from 2015 to 2020. Leslie holds a 16% membership interest in Lawrence Investment Management, LLC, a separate investment-related business. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and offers integrated retirement plan services alongside affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Jeremy Winters is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Suhwan Lee is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cresset, he worked at Configure Partners Securities, LLC, and has experience in academic coaching and education roles at Emory University and North Gwinnett High School. He is also involved with Bare Carbon, LLC. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of active and passive investments across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

John Poss is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Sandy Springs, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services and National Life Insurance Co. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Edgewater Homeowners Association. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms incorporating third-party asset managers and model portfolios, blending long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Angela Mario is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Voya Financial Advisors since 2018 and previously was with GWFS Equities, Inc./Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company from 2014 to 2018. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm providing financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed account and wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and retirement-plan and IRA advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm blends in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to support both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

James Bolton is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Coastal States Bank and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves on the board of The Ivy's Condominium Association in Atlanta. James Bolton is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America that provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, alongside a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Robert Butler is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cedar Rowe Partners and Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering customized investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as coordinated tax services and Core Family Office solutions. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with capabilities spanning traditional and alternative asset classes as well as integrated tax and administrative services.

Amber Dornell is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2020 and has been with Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rock & Co LLC since 2020. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent with RCM Insurance Services LLC, an affiliate of the firm. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates uniquely as a registered broker-dealer and offers integrated investment solutions across equities, fixed income, and alternatives through its Private Advisor model and consolidated investment platform.

Savannah Andersen is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently serving as a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC. She previously worked at Berman Capital Advisors, LLC, BioShield, LLC, and Deloitte Consulting. Andersen is based in Atlanta, GA. Cresset Asset Management, LLC manages approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on diversified, asset-allocation-driven portfolio construction using both active and passive strategies and conducts structured due diligence for manager selection and ongoing monitoring.

Marvin Gayle is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Guardian Life and five years at Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he operates MNG Designs, providing photography, graphic, and web design services, and works as a part-time rideshare driver. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of financial planning and consulting services through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and digital advisory solutions.

Patrick Mcgonigle is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with HB Wealth in Atlanta, GA, and previously worked at Homrich Berg for seven years, Cjm Wealth Advisers, Ltd. for one year, and SPC Financial Inc for three years. HB Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services, employing both quantitative and qualitative due diligence across diverse public and private investment strategies.

Wenyuan Nottebohm is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Cresset Asset Management, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Cresset, Nottebohm worked at Berman Capital Advisors, LLC and Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses. Cresset Asset Management is a multidisciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles with services ranging from wealth management and financial planning to discretionary portfolio management and family office services. Their approach integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive implementation across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Tricia Mulcare is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She is based in Atlanta, GA, and worked at Homrich Berg for 18 years before joining HB Wealth. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services, employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a diverse range of public and private investment strategies.

Walter Eaves Jr. is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Ampere Wealth Management, Ameriprise, and Mix Tape Ventures. He also owns Mercury Ventures LLC, which provides financial literacy and education services to organizations. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services supported by a portfolio management process guided by an Investment Committee.

David Rogers is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Morgan Stanley. He serves as the executor and beneficiary of a family trust and is named executor of a family member’s estate. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies, tailored financial planning, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Cameron Starr is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gratus Capital, LLC, SunTrust Advisory Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He serves as trustee of the Starr Irrevocable Trust, overseeing investment management and distributions for the trust. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies with third-party managers and private funds.

Max Ripans is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cresset in 2025, he worked at Goldman Sachs in multiple stints and has experience in academic and retail sectors. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in assets, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of active and passive strategies across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Janet Baskinger is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Netlaw and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, and previously spent 23 years at Siemens Corporation. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Lauren Baccari is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at HB Wealth. She has held positions at several firms, including 49 Wealth Management and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of finance, she has worked with organizations such as Camp Ozark and Berry College in various capacities. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process incorporating both quantitative and qualitative analysis across a broad range of public and private strategies.