James Reeves is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and E*TRADE in various advisory roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate partnerships.

Scott Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Service LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a DIY credit repair business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and established tools, and it offers diverse investment solutions alongside traditional wealth management services.

Cynthia Skaggs is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Veravest Investment Advisors, Inc. Skaggs manages fixed insurance needs for her clients through The National Benefit Corporation, acting as her general agent for insurance analysis and case management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of strategies and research tools.

James Keel III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 26-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

William Bearden is a financial advisor with MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, based in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including roles at MWA Financial Services, Modern Woodmen of America, Gwinnett County Public Schools, and the University of West Georgia. In addition to his advisory work, he is a partner and financial planner at Piedmont Strategic Advisors LLC. MML Investors Services, LLC provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools to analyze client goals and offers written recommendations through collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Elizabeth Walton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at AchieveIt and has been involved with Greater Atlanta Christian School. Outside of finance, she is an independent contractor with Select Model Management Atlanta, a modeling agency. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools but does not offer individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Lindsay Taylor is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models implemented via established custodians.

Candice Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tyler Legault is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Financial Representative to Investment Consultant before his current position. Tyler works with a diverse clientele including retirees, young professionals, and widows or widowers. His approach focuses on building confidence in financial plans to help clients navigate changing lifestyles and economic conditions. Tyler emphasizes the use of visual tools to educate clients, aiming to help them stay focused and organized during regular check-ins and plan reviews. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise on insurance matters. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Tyler has interests in baseball, football, movies, pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Jack Norwood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at George Pickett and Associates, State Street Corporation, and Blackbridge Financial, as well as involvement with White Sand Beach Association. Outside of finance, he was affiliated with Wears Woody for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Maria Hawkins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is the proprietor and owner of NicH Inversiones LLC, a company involved in real estate purchasing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Kenneth Thomas is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Alpharetta, GA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and independent insurance agent of CPI Wealth Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Paul Kidder III is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Isabell Lee is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been active in the financial services industry since 2012, focusing on developing potential solutions and providing investment guidance tailored to individuals, families, and businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional and corporate benefit services, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Isabell holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Marshall University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant, a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She brings a collaborative approach to financial planning, aiming to create personalized plans designed around clients' lives, families, goals, and aspirations. Outside of her professional role, Isabell, along with her husband Mat and their two children, live in Alpharetta, GA. She is active in the community, supporting organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, International Charter School of Atlanta, and United Futbol Academy. Her interests include soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

William Ponder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines proprietary research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

George Lipsey is a Series 63-licensed advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1997. Lipsey is the owner of Lipsey Wealth Management LLC, an entity established to hold the real estate lease for his office and manage associated expenses. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and other entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, municipal advisory services, and a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

Trent Doty is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Edward Jones, and Saddle Creek Logistics Services. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a minority ownership in a development company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Daan Mutsaers is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms, including TrueWealth Management and Bluerock Wealth Management, before joining Raymond James and its affiliated entities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, alongside specialized municipal and retirement plan advisory services.

Carla Kesterson is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Kesterson also maintains an independent insurance agency in Atlanta. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management strategies and platform options.

Sarah Jun is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach integrates quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.