Frederick Wright IV is a financial advisor with NovaPoint Capital LLC in Atlanta, GA. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NovaPoint Capital in 2019, he worked at Brightworth, LLC for three years. NovaPoint Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a dividend-growth equity strategy focused on publicly traded, dividend-paying companies, combining quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis to manage portfolios typically consisting of 30–50 stocks.

Robert Kaercher Jr. is a financial advisor with Smith & Howard Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 16 years of industry experience, all with Smith & Howard since 2010. Smith & Howard Wealth Management is a discretionary investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, retirement plan consulting, and access to separate account managers, managing approximately $727 million for about 217 clients with a six-advisor team.

Gerald Mcgill is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Eagle Rock Investment Company, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he spent eight years at Raymond James & Associates and five years at Cornerstone Investment Partners, LLC. Eagle Rock Investment Company provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, trusts, estates, foundations, businesses, and registered investment advisors. The firm manages approximately $786.7 million in assets with a small advisory team and employs a customized investment approach using individual stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, private and alternative investments, along with fundamental and technical analysis.

Russell Thornton is a financial advisor at TVAMP, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, Thornton Wealth Management, LLC, and Wealthcare Capital Management LLC. Thornton serves on the board of trustees of the Georgia Eye Bank and leads its finance committee as Treasurer. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of advisory and sub-advisory services.

Maury Shapiro is a financial advisor at Ferguson Shapiro LLC in Marietta, GA, with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Ferguson Shapiro LLC, he worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 19 years. Outside of investment advisory work, he is active as a group benefits insurance agent, assisting business clients with employee benefits. Ferguson Shapiro provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, access to third-party money managers, and a wrap fee program, emphasizing a process that begins with a comprehensive review of clients’ financial situations and includes enhanced portfolio management strategies.

Catherine Groff is an advisor at Panoramic Capital Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Fisher Investments, each for one year, and has a background that includes entrepreneurial experience with Green Imaging LLC. Panoramic Capital Partners LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, and businesses, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, business consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using a combination of in-house management and third-party sub-advisors, incorporating various asset types and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Varun Marneni is a financial advisor with CPC Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Consolidated Planning Corp and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Marneni recently obtained an insurance license and incorporates approved insurance products into his financial planning. CPC Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes model portfolios and asset allocation aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on mutual funds, equities, and ETFs with a long-term investment approach.

Stetson Ponder is a financial advisor at Cahaba Wealth Management, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He holds a Series 65 designation and began his advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Cahaba Wealth Management, he worked in education at Oxford Middle School and Oxford High School and attended the University of Alabama. Cahaba Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.64 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts and estates. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing long-term cash-flow projections and risk assessments to guide investment strategies primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, with periodic rebalancing and performance reviews.

Ryan Florence is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ferguson Shapiro LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Kiker Wealth Management, LLC for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Florence Wealth Management LLC, a non-investment related business entity. Ferguson Shapiro LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, access to third-party money managers, written financial plans, and a wrap fee program, with an investment process that incorporates customized policy development and enhanced portfolio management strategies.

Charlotte Disley is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Cahaba Wealth Management since 2022 and previously held positions at Global Payments and Oglethorpe University. Cahaba Wealth Management is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.64 billion for around 850 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts and estates. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, using long-term cash-flow projections and formal risk assessments to guide investment strategies primarily involving mutual funds and ETFs.

Louis Williams is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Cahaba Wealth Management, Inc. since 2018 and was previously employed at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 2016 to 2018. Cahaba Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes individualized investment plans, continuous portfolio oversight, and incorporates alternative strategies alongside traditional assets while utilizing AI tools for operational tasks.

De'shawn Owens is a financial advisor at CPC Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Keller Williams First Atlanta, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. CPC Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model portfolios and asset allocation aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to third-party managers and wrap-fee accounts.

Noah Brown is a financial advisor with Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. in Decatur, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with R.M. Stark & Co. since 2012 and joined Stark Financial Advisers in 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved in basketball scouting and coaching through USA Select Basketball, recruits players and coaches professionally with 720 Sportsgroup, and co-owns a lifestyle medspa in Atlanta. Stark Financial Advisers, Inc. manages approximately $94.7 million on a discretionary basis for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment strategy that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, offering a range of portfolio styles from conservative to aggressive and utilizing various trading techniques including derivatives.

Alan Conner is a financial advisor at NovaPoint Capital LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with NovaPoint Capital since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates My Professional CFO, LLC, a business providing document filing and bookkeeping services to independent contractor physicians. NovaPoint Capital LLC offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, endowments, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $437 million across about 201 client relationships and employs a dividend-growth equity strategy with a long-term investment horizon.

Bradley Swinsburg is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Smith & Howard Wealth Management, LLC since 2016. He is based in Atlanta, GA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Smith & Howard Wealth Management is a discretionary investment adviser managing approximately $727 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm creates customized investment plans and primarily uses mutual funds and ETFs, with access to separate account managers and a range of potential strategies.

Brooks Garrett is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with five years of industry experience. He is currently with CPC Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Aflac Inc, and held positions at the University of Georgia and Columbus High School. Outside of advising, he works as a Senior Research Associate at Consolidated Planning Corporation. CPC Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model portfolios and asset allocation consistent with Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing long-term investments primarily in mutual funds, equities, and ETFs.

Valerie Nichols is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Smith & Howard Wealth Management, LLC since 2016. She is based in Atlanta, GA and is part of a six-advisor team. Smith & Howard Wealth Management is a discretionary investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, retirement plan consulting, and access to separate account managers, managing approximately $727 million for about 217 clients.

Lucy Thompson is a financial advisor at Zuraw Financial Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Delta Air Lines since 2017 in various capacities, including as an MBA Associate. Thompson also spent two years at Dartmouth Tuck School of Business prior to her current role. Zuraw Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other legal entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $520 million in assets and implements client-specific investment plans using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, supported by owner-led oversight and a compact team structure.

Matthew Williams is a financial advisor at Riverstone Advisors, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Riverstone Advisors in 2023, he worked at Google LLC from 2016 to 2023. Riverstone Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, investment consulting, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, offering customized portfolios and a distinct Family Office tier for clients with $20 million or more in investable assets.

Mark Sinderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with SmartPath Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Financial Clarity Partners, Liberty Partners Capital Management, and SmartPath, Inc. SmartPath Advisors provides limited-engagement financial planning services focused on retirement readiness and savings strategies primarily for individuals accessing services through their employers and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a passive investment approach using diversification and low-cost index funds, with engagements typically arranged and paid for by employers or organizations rather than individual clients.