William Bachelor is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Personal Capital before joining Empower Advisory Group. Outside of his advisory role, he competes as a professional golfer in World Long Drive events. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Christopher Reynolds is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he served in the US Army for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of REN Consulting, a corporation established to manage his independent contractor tax status. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Richard Lane is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also works with Agia. Outside of his advisory role, Lane owns and manages several residential rental properties, engages in home renovation projects for resale, and owns a business that rents classic cars for special events. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed models and maintaining a large nationwide advisory presence.

Daniel Silva is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Richmond Hill, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2010 and also has experience with Agia since 2022. Silva serves on the finance committee of St. Anne's Catholic Church and is a board member of the West Point Society of Savannah, a nonprofit supporting veterans through fundraising. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals, including high and ultra-high net worth clients, along with employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple wrap programs through a network of advisors and utilizes unified managed accounts with centralized technology and model solutions.

John Florence Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Jennifer Shuttleworth is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at FinMkt Inc and The Law Office of Christine M. Cruse, P.C. outside of her advisory roles. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios.

Jody Van Hecke is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining VOYA in 2021, Van Hecke worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Ables, Iannone, Moore & Associates. In addition to financial advising, Van Hecke is an independent insurance agent and a real estate agent involved in purchasing, refurbishing, and reselling homes. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver client-focused investment solutions through a large network of advisors.

William Yost is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial Corporation and IFP Securities, LLC. He serves on the board of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, participating in the oversight of the church’s endowments. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a focus on retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, managing over $12.5 billion in assets for a wide range of individual and institutional clients.

Christopher Long is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 63 license with 21 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a student loan consulting business that utilizes a custom Excel-based tool to analyze repayment options based on various personal and professional factors. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms, while also providing access to insurance products and alternative investments.

James Caparelli is a CFP® with 31 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with GWN Securities Inc. since 2010 and has operated Caparelli Wealth Management, Inc. since 1995. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, long-term care, and fixed annuities. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment programs that include traditional asset allocation as well as legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Michael Keys is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He previously spent over three decades with Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-author of a book on leadership development. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations with a range of advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Bradley Witham is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command and its affiliated entities since 2010 and serves as a Marine Liaison Officer in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, a role involving management and leadership duties. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multi-tiered wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Ashlee Fox is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Kestra Investment Services, Fidelity Investments, Raymond James & Associates, and Morgan Stanley. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and offers an integrated platform that includes direct portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and alternative investment services.

Amy Webb is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Calibre Investment Management, Lang Capital LLC, and Uvest Financial Services Group. Webb has been with Creative Planning since 2018. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm uses a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Rick Van Benschoten is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealthspire Advisors, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he spent over 20 years with Lenox Advisors, Inc. and has extensive experience with Lenox Long Term Care, Inc., Lenox Management Company, LLC, and Lenox Financial Group, LLC. He also worked for MML Investors Services, Inc. and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for over three decades. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving nearly 9,700 clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and nonprofits, using an institutional-style asset allocation framework implemented through a diverse mix of investment vehicles and centralized oversight.

Robert Pace Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Savannah, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Merrill, BB&T Securities, and SunTrust Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a timber farm that produces pine trees. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of traditional research and AI-enabled tools and leverages affiliated financial relationships to deliver comprehensive advisory solutions.

Neal Stevenson is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services. His career includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, BB&T Securities, and multiple positions within Truist firms since 2019. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of client questionnaires, asset allocation strategies, and third-party manager recommendations through the Envestnet platform, supported by traditional research and AI-enabled tools.

Cara Vercellone is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining PNC Wealth Management in 2022, she worked at TD Ameritrade from 2014 to 2021 and has served as a FINRA arbitrator. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies with annual rebalancing.

Randolph Bradshaw is a financial advisor at &Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Ampersand Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Bull Market Farms, LLC, and serves on the advisory board of ATLAS POINT, a fintech company focused on behavioral finance. &Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Scottie Custer is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, Mr. Custer served eight years with the U.S. Army. He is the owner of Custer Last Stand Consulting LLC, a consulting firm based in Richmond Hill, GA. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team that selects and manages model portfolios and third-party managers.