Charles Soukup is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management, LLC in 2025, his work history includes roles outside the financial services industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Jay D'meza is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for six years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. D'meza has ownership interests in two investment-related businesses, Alpha Wealth Advisors LLC and Jata Wealth LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research, planning tools, and multiple service channels.

William Castro Chacon is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked at Primerica Financial Services and has experience outside the financial industry, including a position at Pepes Mexican Bar and Grill. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and provides a wrap-fee solution with a tiered fee structure.

Dorian Piekarz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Edward Jones for four years and Backbone International for one year. Outside of advising, he has participated occasionally in disaster relief efforts by transporting supplies to areas affected by natural disasters and has assisted community members with setting up LLCs and business licenses. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Guy Rush is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include a multi-year tenure at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities, as well as over a decade with Publix Super Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions, with a focus on tailored financial planning and a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Gregory Lewis is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Ameriprise, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Chance Hutto is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in achieving their financial goals by tailoring strategies to their unique circumstances. He has progressed through several roles at Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative II and I, Stock Plan Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate since joining the firm in 2022. Prior to his current position, Chance gained experience as a Senior Loan Officer at New American Funding and as a Home Advisor at Mr. Cooper. He also completed an internship at Enterprise Investment and Planning in 2018. His professional background encompasses client relationship management and financial solutions. Outside of his professional career, Chance has interests in cars, food, movies, and reading.

Courtland Seeger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously spent two years at PwC. He holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Edward Wood is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of finance, he is involved in baseball instruction in Kennesaw, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, utilizing structured planning tools and comprehensive asset management.

Joshua Lubel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services that do not include individual security recommendations.

Debby Minot is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she provides wealth management services and financial strategies to affluent individuals, retirees, executives, women, and business owners. She focuses on creating comprehensive plans to build, manage, preserve, and transfer wealth, tailoring advice to clients' risk tolerance, investment goals, and liquidity needs through a disciplined, long-term process. Debby’s expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. She is a member of the Wood DeTienne O'Connor Group, which has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. Debby holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned her bachelor's degree from Minot State University. Her community involvement includes participation with the American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Clubs of the Valley, and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Debby enjoys adventure sports, basketball, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family. Born and raised in North Dakota, she relocated to Arizona in 2000 to begin her career in the financial industry.

Larry Ayer III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Atlanta, GA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2026. His prior experience includes time at Dartmouth College and Wheaton College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Philip Barnes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist, Alex Quilis State Farm, and E*Trade Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by comprehensive research and analytics.

Stephen Trammell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shannon Sullivan is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at Truist Investment Services, Inc. for 12 years. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Hitt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Securities LLC and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Eunice Jairrels 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 in 2023, she worked at E*Trade Securities and held positions in staffing and aviation companies. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Alan Smith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Keino Robinson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Assurance Group, Modern Woodmen of America, and various positions outside finance such as Photo Camp USA and Marco's Pizza. He has been involved with The Burning Sands by Alicia, an entrepreneurial venture, for three years. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports clients with custody and trade execution services through Pershing.

Leslie Bell is a Planning Consultant at the Alpharetta Investor Center, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants and VPFCs to support current and prospective clients. Her role involves partnering with clients through various life events to provide professional service and guidance tailored to their financial needs. Leslie has experience in multiple roles within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, and has prior experience as a Customer Service Representative II at United Community Bank. This background provides her with a foundation in client relations and financial services. Outside of her professional work, Leslie is involved in family activities, fitness, social events with friends, caring for pets, running, and volunteering.