Maria Jose Mc Chesney is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Acworth, GA, where she has worked since 2022. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at DHL Express for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a flooring franchise business as a consulting secretary alongside her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and services with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Ross is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has a long history in tax preparation and accounting through his role as president of Ross Accounting & Financial Services, Inc., and has worked extensively with Avantax Advisory Services prior to joining Cetera. Ross is also involved in tax preparation services through Ross Tax Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Luke Maxwell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSC Securities Corp, Waterstone Wealth Strategies, and Robert Half International Inc. Outside of advising, he has experience working with Bentwater Golf Club and the Georgia Aquarium. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hafeeza Tyrell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Regions Bank and Delta Community Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with Tyrell Ventures LLC since 2023. 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 to guide its recommendations.

Jason Kolacz is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hiram, GA, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience and previously spent ten years at Darden Restaurants. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a rental property in Douglasville, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm is noted for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its fiduciary standard and a variety of investment and tax-efficient services.

John Golemo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, where he has worked for 13 years. He holds a Series 66 license and has experience exclusively with Edward Jones throughout his career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Anthony Sodipo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Powder Springs, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Ryan Frantik is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Smyrna, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his career in 2024. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles outside the financial industry, including work at Rookies Pub and Ambassador Wealth Management. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to create written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Flor Grosch is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Flor held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America Corporation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Evelyn Dinkins II is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1986 and worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Silver Lining Stables Inc., a stable offering boarding, training, lessons, and sales in equestrian disciplines, and consults for Procarian Wealth Advisors on team practice systems and marketing. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, generally with significant investable assets, through a retirement-income planning service that delivers written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawals. The firm combines research and modeling with advisory services and offers a broad range of brokerage and insurance solutions.

Evan Robinson is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Dallas, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he worked at Northwestern Mutual and has experience in various roles outside the financial sector, including positions at Buffalo Wild Wings and Escalade Rock Climbing. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lafayette Huston is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Powder Springs, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at LPL Financial LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides pet-sitting services to his community. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Ragan Gootee is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Parable Real Estate, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and more than $1 trillion in assets under management.

J Moore is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2009 and is also the owner of Mapec Group, LLC, which sells health insurance. Additionally, he co-owns a tea wholesale and retail business and serves as assistant treasurer at Zion Baptist Church of Marietta. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

La Rhonda Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Marietta, GA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Curious Calvin LLC, a children's book business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Devin Williams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and CoStar/Ten-X. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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.

Joshua Tenery is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones since 2008. He is based in Marietta, GA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with NEWSMITH, INC., a jewelry industry newspaper. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

James Hale is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dallas, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Steven Bontempi is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He also provides private music lessons as an entrepreneurial activity outside of finance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody arrangements.

Kristal Sizemore is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, Scottrade, and Sloe', LLC. She works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a broad investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.