Gina Schwartz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Mark Bradford Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Avantax Advisory Services and Acuff Financial Services, among others. He serves as the financial committee chair and board member for Providence Classical Christian School and is treasurer at Walton Community Church, overseeing budgeting and financial reporting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services with access to various model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies.

Michael Whitaker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Watkinsville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2017 before joining Raymond James in 2017. Whitaker is the owner of TW Advisory Group LLC and serves as an independent contractor for The Avenue Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Ronnie Triplett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Loganville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, SunTrust Investment Services, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he owns Black Shield Entertainment, a talent management and music publishing company, and serves as Treasurer for the Georgia Prince Hall Shriners, a social and charitable organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory program models or discretionary managers, utilizing third-party sponsored programs and offering ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Robert Watkins Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing commercial real estate through an LLC that owns his Ameriprise office location. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Keith Childs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003, following a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Childs also sells fixed life insurance and fixed annuities as part of his business activities. 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 solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad network of advisors.

Tondeleo Day is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Loganville, GA, having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has released music available on all digital platforms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Mc Curdy Bennett is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2022 and has held various other roles including financial advising at The Avenue Wealth Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs with an emphasis on risk profiling and analytical tools.

Charles Brown is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. 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 under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Samuel Richmond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Evolve Autos, LLC. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gregory Settineri is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Watkinsville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Bankers Life & Casualty Co. and 6 years at Bankers Life Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jeffrey Purdon is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2025. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked for nine years at Janney Montgomery Scott. He is an instructor at the Community Assistance Center in Sandy Springs, GA, where he volunteers to teach personal financial planning and budgeting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, utilizing analytical tools and supporting both advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Kayla Woods is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with The Avenue Wealth Management LLC, where she serves as a Registered Administrative Assistant and Operations Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, alongside advisory programs incorporating advanced analytical and technological tools.

Caroline Coggins is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023 and previously held roles at Raymond James & Associates and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Caroline also spent four years at Rhodes College. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational services.

Naveed Lalani is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS and Cambridge Investment Research, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in healthcare operations and data analysis with Sentara. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships supported by research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Kendric Hughes is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various firms including Avenue Wealth Management and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business creating Excel templates for personal and business financial modeling. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor advice and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

James Richardson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and over six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he was self-employed and worked at Outpatient Services, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Tyler Reinhardt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. He previously attended the University of Georgia and worked at Asheville Christian Academy. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

John Stephens is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Loganville, Georgia, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles outside the financial sector at Academy Sports and Outdoors, Harbor Freight Tools, and Office Depot. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and maintaining a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Bowen Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in healthcare and banking, with positions at Health Catalyst, PNC Bank, and Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, as well as involvement with Impact Advisors LLC and an entrepreneurial venture in cleaning solutions. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.