Christopher Brennan Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Ameriprise. He is based in Savannah, GA. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alex Wren is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and previously spent two years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Andrija Copic is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UPS for 23 years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tennis-related activities, including teaching lessons at the Chatham Racquet Club, and is a member of a local bakery business through a loan guarantor role. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm has a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Jade Islas is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Savannah, GA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Erica Timmons State Farm, as well as diverse positions outside finance. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes comprehensive written recommendations and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Aaron Monegan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Savannah, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2021 and previously was employed at Perspecta Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

Gregory Vasher is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Avantax, and Valiant Wealth Management. He is currently associated with Valiant Wealth Management, where he provides financial advice and investment solutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Craig Barrow III is a Series 63-credentialed financial advisor with STIFEL, where he has worked since 2015. He has 60 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a tree farm through Barrow Farm & Timber LLC and serves as chairman of the Wormsloe Institute of Environmental History, overseeing education and research funding activities. STIFEL serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Ford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Ford is involved in multiple business ventures, including ownership of several rental properties and a restaurant in Savannah, GA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven approach that incorporates diversification and modern portfolio theory while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Megan Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2019, she worked at Gulfstream Aerospace from 2015 to 2019. Outside her advisory role, she assists with managing rental income and expenses for a family-owned property in Savannah, GA. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by comprehensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Thomas Ranalli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of L&R Vacations, LLC, a business involved in real estate. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Ronald Aspinwall is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Ronald Washburn is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Savannah, GA, bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop personalized recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Dallas Washburn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Savannah, GA, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, 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 to deliver tailored non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Thomas Hussey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for First Citizen's Bank of Glenville and is a director on the GA Tech Savannah Advisory Board. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Patrick Brooks is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent a year with Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of financial advising, he is an author involved in writing both financial and non-financial content, including a co-authored book on pickleball strategy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services and supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology tools, overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Joseph Martynek Sr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, bringing three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Financial Services and brokerage services, as well as nine years of service in the United States Army. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

James Magness Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, INVEST Financial Corporation, and United Community Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Kimberly Skalla is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Odeon Capital Group and Allied Millennial Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in office administration at Bonitz of Georgia Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Rachel Anthony is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Thunderbolt, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked in academic roles at East Carolina University, Mercer University, and Georgia Southern University. She is the owner of Paper Financial Wellness, LLC, through which she provides financial education sessions for college students and assists with financial wellness program design. 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 capabilities, including trust services and securities-based lending, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Christina Martinez is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KCG Investment Advisory Services and Advisors Asset Management, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she has an ownership interest in a rental property with her spouse. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes a proprietary methodology by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making in areas such as asset allocation and retirement planning.