Matthew Atwood is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and several other financial firms. Outside of advising, he is involved with Timewise Financial LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Eric Garbade is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Atlanta, GA, his career spans roles within both wealth management and private banking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and market simulations to support client financial goals.

Carlos Forde Jr is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. He also operates as an independent insurance agent selling disability, fixed annuities, and life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Daniel Woodring is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with various Primerica entities since 2001. His background includes management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a wrap-fee solution and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Richard Wilkes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including work at Jorns & Associates LLC and several self-employed ventures. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of a local cleaning service, Super Clean Cans ATL. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Bell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wachovia Bank, N.A., with tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, 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.

John Stockmeyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Techtronic Industries, Discount Tire Co., and Motorcar Studio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

DJ Marzetta is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity from 2019 to 2021. His career in financial services spans over 25 years, during which he has held various positions including Director of Wealth Management at USAA from 2014 to 2019, Account Executive at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2014, and Vice President - Partner at Met Life from 2011 to 2013. Marzetta's extensive experience also includes roles at Lincoln Financial Group from 2004 to 2011 where he was Regional Vice President, District Manager, and Retirement Consultant, as well as Financial Planner at First Command Financial Planning from 2000 to 2004. He emphasizes building strong relationships with Fidelity clients and colleagues. Outside of his professional career, DJ Marzetta has interests in baseball, football, lake activities, military service, reading, and traveling.

James Fiorentino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience and joined LPL Financial in 2026 after working at Comcast. 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 services delivered through a large network of advisors, utilizing various model portfolios and third-party subadvisors across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Daniel Guarnieri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of financial advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Joseph Wilber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Joseph works with individuals and families to help them accomplish their financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Joseph is involved in community and volunteer activities including the Atlanta Outdoor Club, Northside Youth Organization where he helps coach a youth baseball team, the UGA Mentorship Program, and the UGA Alumni Association. He lives in Brookhaven with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as activities such as baseball, billiards, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

John Mason Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cahaba Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has experience working with a university student print organization and in the restaurant industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, with clients responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Brent Walker is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he guides clients through various stages of life, focusing on wealth accumulation, risk management, and income planning. He collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial roadmaps based on personalized strategies, tax-efficient investing, and ongoing communication to help clients pursue retirement and long-term financial goals with efficiency and clarity. Prior to his current position, Brent worked as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE Capital Management from 2019 to 2023. He also held roles at E*TRADE including Branch Service Representative from 2018 to 2019 and was part of the Elite Client Service Team at E*TRADE Securities from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his professional work, Brent has interests in the beach, football, and outdoor adventures.

M Ichael Kane is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at HUB International Investment Services, Inc., NRP Advisors, Inc., and New England Securities. Kane serves as a board member of the Retirement Advisor Council, a nonprofit industry organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and diverse investment strategies.

Barry Kaufman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Foodsic LLC, a music publication business based in Roswell, GA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering detailed recommendation reports that incorporate tax-smart strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and algorithmic tools with personalized advisory to support clients’ retirement planning needs.

Christina Patel is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Boulevard Homes and Keller Williams Buckhead and spent six years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Christina is also the registered agent of CP Real Estate LLC, an entity formed for real estate activities; she currently holds an inactive real estate license. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers for a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Matt Ellis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo and Truist Advisory Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Joseph Mraz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Capstone Financial and has held coaching and teaching roles, including serving as an assistant golf coach at Blessed Trinity High School. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional services supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management approaches.

Agnieszka Chmielewski is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Cumming, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, and APCO. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Erik Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Fidelity Investments, and Wells Fargo. He also founded Kreative Intelligence LLC, a business selling custom goods. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with tailored financial planning and consulting, offering a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.