Charles Ratliff Jr. is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, as well as J.P. Morgan Securities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, implemented through various managed account and third-party manager programs.

David Olson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Securities, Cetera, Regions Bank, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and Truist Investment Services. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs household-level investment policy statements, combines in-house oversight with third-party managers, and integrates closely with affiliated bank entities in its investment management and client service model.

Keith Telesca is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Equity Investment Corporation since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Funds Distributors LLC, JFB Holdings Corp, Compass Efficient Model Portfolios, LLC, and PGIM Investments LLC. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Assistant Commissioner for the Lower Merion Little League. Equity Investment Corporation provides discretionary equity portfolio management to institutional and private investors using a fundamental, absolute value investment process. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate entities, and acts as a sub-adviser to wrap account and UMA program sponsors.

Paul Konopacki is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at SignatureFD, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Voya Investment Management and OTR Capital. SignatureFD serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, retirement plan management, and consulting services. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and is affiliated with an accounting firm and several private investment funds.

Mark Willoughby is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2011, following prior roles within the same firm dating back to 2002. Modera Wealth Management, LLC offers wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and combines investment management with in-house accounting, tax services, and business coaching.

John Crawford IV is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Crawford Investment Counsel Inc in Atlanta, GA. He has been with Crawford Investment Counsel in various capacities for over three decades. Crawford Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach with an emphasis on dividend-paying, high-quality equities and a credit-focused strategy for fixed-income portfolios.

Spencer Dean is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. based in Atlanta, GA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with First Citizens Asset Management and affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, institutions, and municipalities. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through global multi-asset class model portfolios, combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Richard Anderson is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofit endowments, and retirement plans. The firm provides tailored wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary models and a wide range of investment strategies.

Edwin Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling and has prior experience with MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is also an insurance broker specializing in life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio management overseen by an internal Investment Management team, offering customizable models and a range of wealth-management services.

John Morgan is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Blacktower Financial Management (US) LLC and Blacktower Financial Management International, providing financial and investment advice. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients through a network of about 60 independent advisors. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, with specialized advisory services for U.K. expatriates.

Glen Barber is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Cape Securities Inc and Barber Lackey Financial Group, where he continues involvement through fixed insurance sales and financial planning. Barber is also a member of the Berry College Planned Giving Counsel, providing advice on planned gifts to the college. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of over 120 advisors. The firm combines project-based financial planning with ongoing asset management, offering a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and retirement-plan fiduciary services.

Allen White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Equity Investment Corp with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for seven years, as well as Great Lakes Advisors, LLC and Wintrust Investments, LLC. Equity Investment Corporation provides discretionary equity portfolio management to a diverse range of institutional and private clients, using a fundamental absolute value investment process focused on All‑Cap, Large‑Cap, and Mid‑Cap value strategies alongside an ESG variant. The firm serves a variety of client types including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, and several institutional clients such as insurance companies and government entities.

Michael Tarrant is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at IFG Advisory, LLC since 2015. He has also been associated with LPL Financial during the same period. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent presenting policies for third-party agencies. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers specialized services such as real estate planning and business valuation.

John Drawdy Jr. is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and Avantax Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a CPA and owner of Paragon Accounting & Tax Solutions, providing tax and accounting services. Financial Gravity Family Office Services offers tailored financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios and frequently employs third-party sub-advisors while maintaining client oversight.

Cheryl Mc Guire is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Marietta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and has prior experience at several firms including Securities America Advisors and Osaic FS. Outside her advisory role, she is involved in related financial services activities through The Oak Tree Group and Alliance Wealth Advisors. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services using a combination of internal models and third-party managers.

Kaitlin Ealy is a financial advisor at OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Insperity. Outside of finance, she worked at Hal's the Steakhouse for six years. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves both individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized retirement plan services. The firm uses a wide range of investment strategies, including alternatives and digital assets, and maintains a significant institutional retirement practice alongside private markets capabilities.

Kira Dennis is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Piedmont Wealth Partners, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, and Grant Thornton, LLP. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through various managed accounts, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports advisors with an internal portfolio team and utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

William Thacker is a financial advisor at Balentine in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America’s U.S. Trust division. Balentine serves entrepreneurs, families, high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and other institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, investment management, family office services, and business advisory support. The firm’s investment process is risk-based and combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and a model-driven Global Tactical Asset Allocation program.

Michael Saulnier is a financial advisor with Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He is co-owner of Capital Payments Consulting, LLC, a family business that helps business owners reduce banking fees. Saulnier also serves on the board of Hope Atlanta Young Professionals. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation alongside techniques such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, and is notable for its affiliation with a third-party administrator/pension consulting business, managing approximately $1.57 billion in assets under advisement.

Barry Kaplan is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Modera Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. He previously worked at Southern Wealth Management, Inc. d.b.a. Cambridge Wealth Counsel for 13 years. Kaplan is also involved in managing multiple family investment partnerships. Modera Wealth Management provides wealth management, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm employs diversified asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory and integrates investment management with accounting, tax, and business coaching services.