Nirvanna Silva Novelo is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. She has been with Nicholas Hoffman & Company, LLC since 2022. Nicholas Hoffman & Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, family office services, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth families, as well as trusts, foundations, private funds, and estates. The firm offers customized Financial Profiles and Investment Plans implemented through a range of investment vehicles and is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and its role as lead investment sub-advisor to an affiliated private equity fund.

Andere Casanova Fuente is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Cameron James, Ltd., the Central Bank of Spain, and Dubai World. Beacon Global Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services primarily to individual clients through a network of approximately 60 independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and retirement consulting, and maintains a specialized advisory capability for U.K. expatriates.

Taylor Holley is a financial advisor with OpenArc Corporate Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OpenArc in 2025, Holley worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Before entering the financial industry, Taylor spent five years at The Cheesecake Factory. OpenArc Corporate Advisory serves individual and institutional clients ranging from non-high-net-worth individuals to nonprofit endowments and retirement plans. The firm provides tailored wealth management and retirement plan services, employing a broad investment toolkit and emphasizing institutional research and manager due diligence in its substantial retirement practice.

John Ray is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with BIP Wealth, LLC where he has worked since 2014. He is based in Atlanta, GA. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm offers tailored asset allocations using mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, individual securities, and options-based strategies, and also provides advisory services for private pooled investment vehicles and private-market offerings.

Emile Babin is a CFP® and Series 63 licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Eagle Strategies, LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Additionally, he operates Babin & Associates, LLC, an insurance business he has owned since 1998. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and model portfolios guided by a combination of analytical approaches. The firm emphasizes risk management, tax efficiency, and guaranteed-income solutions where appropriate.

Jonathan Christiansen is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with Crawford Investment Counsel Inc in Atlanta, GA. He has six years of industry experience, all with Crawford Investment Counsel since 2013. Crawford Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, municipalities, and business entities. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach with a focus on income-producing securities and manages portfolios across equity and fixed income strategies on a discretionary basis.

Thomas Villalobos is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Services Inc and National Life Group, as well as diverse experiences outside finance such as working at Bath & Body Works and involvement with educational institutions. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and consultative services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses third-party software to generate written financial plans that advisors review and present, supporting a technology-assisted service model with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

David Paulukaitis is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds a Series 65 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2007 and is also the owner and consultant of Mainstay Capital Markets Consultants, Inc., a role he has held since 2005. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets.

Matthew Kinser is a financial advisor at 49 Financial in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial in 2026, he spent four years at the University of Alabama and seven years combined at Beauregard High School and Samford Middle School. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients, including retail and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and investment management. The firm’s investment approach centers on disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation, employing fundamental, cyclical, technical, and behavioral analysis, and provides tiered fractional family office services.

John Busey is a financial advisor at LifeMark Securities Corp. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LifeMark since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at INVEST Financial Corp for 12 years and has operated as an independent insurance agent since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Saeg, Inc., an S-corporation used to manage income and expenses. LifeMark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and tailors advice through risk assessments, with accounts managed on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Jeremy Hermida is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with BIP Wealth, LLC, based in Alpharetta, GA. He has been with BIP Wealth since 2024 and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining BIP Wealth, he was not employed in the financial industry. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, pooled investment vehicles, and private funds, with a focus on tailored asset allocations and private-market securities for qualified investors.

Scott Barnas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He has worked at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Aprio Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation along with dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and trading strategies, and offers coordinated referrals with an affiliated CPA firm while maintaining separate accounting and advisory arrangements.

Mason King is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Rockefeller Capital Management and Raymond James. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm employs a team-based approach with an in-house portfolio management team that supports advisors using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and acts as a fiduciary in retirement plan consulting.

Michael Runager is a financial advisor at Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Elevation Point Wealth Partners in 2026. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and manages two transportation-related sole proprietorships, Southway Solutions and Final Mile Solutions. Elevation Point Wealth Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $8 billion in assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes model portfolios with tactical asset allocation and incorporates third-party managers, while integrating insurance distribution and annuity servicing within its advisory services.

Peter Coleman Jr. is a financial advisor with IFG Advisory, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he has involvement in real estate rental activities. IFG Advisory, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages both in-house and third-party investment strategies.

David Summers IV is a CFA® charterholder based in Atlanta, GA, with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital since 2018 and was previously with Raymond James & Associates from 2013 to 2018. Summers is also involved in other financial advisory businesses, including serving as Managing Director of DJRCSM, LLC and as owner of Avigron Investments. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a variety of advisory programs and third-party money managers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and supports advisors with an in-house portfolio team that offers discretionary investment management across multiple asset classes.

John Dunn is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Woodstock, GA. Outside of his advisory role, Dunn is a board member of Procom Sales, Inc., a data transfer sales company. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates multiple portfolio programs and supports third-party manager platforms, implementing client strategies through both in-house management and co-advisory arrangements.

John Ryan is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Uber, as well as positions in various companies and academic institutions. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by offering integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach with customizable risk-based allocation models and incorporates third-party AI tools alongside human oversight.

William Westenberger is a financial advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 65 credential with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC and Longer Financial. Aprio Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs asset allocation along with techniques such as dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, and it manages approximately $1.57 billion in assets under advisement as a 3(21) adviser.

Thomas Stapleton is a financial advisor at Van Clemens Wealth Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Collective Wealth Partners and Principal Life Insurance Company. Stapleton is also the founder of Power of Your Money, LLC, a financial literacy education program where he serves as an author and speaker. Van Clemens Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm customizes portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and utilizes a range of third-party managers alongside an in-house Growth Opportunities model focusing on micro- and small-cap equities.