Kristie Crooms is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she has a 50% ownership in BKM Enterprises, LLC, a real estate business. 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 range of planning solutions that utilize proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through both brokerage and advisory programs.

Tommy Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Pastries a Go Go, a restaurant business, and has held various positions in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered advisory and broker-dealer firm serving individuals and institutions with a variety of financial planning and investment services.

Michael Mchugh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1998. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a CPA firm, McHugh CPA Group, where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Tennant is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Johns Creek, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Tennant has also worked in the food service industry and has experience as a financial planner through Cornerstone Financial Partners LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and other entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven portfolio strategies, offers financial planning and consulting, and facilitates access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

James Adams Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Cody Stimson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at John Hancock and John Hancock Distributors LLC. He spent 19 years in full-time education prior to entering the financial services sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools in its planning approach.

Avery Kenyon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, Kenyon worked at Athenahealth and held roles at Georgia College and State University and Sogeti. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Gregg Corso is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has served since 2017. He holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation along with credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role, he also functions as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, managing discretionary custom investment strategies and leveraging Merrill's model portfolios alongside third-party investment options. Gregg is a founding member of the Lea Corso Lee Group, focusing on working with closely held businesses, private equity firms, and non-profits. His expertise includes corporate retirement plans, cash management, liquidity events, and addressing challenges related to talent recruitment and retention, fiduciary liability, and plan administration. He emphasizes crafting personalized financial strategies tailored to client objectives through in-depth understanding and customized modeling analysis. His educational background includes a high school diploma from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and coursework at Santa Fe College and Florida Atlantic University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gregg volunteers with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta and enjoys cooking, football, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Kristie Ingle is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. Her role involves partnering with clients to provide clarity and assist them in making informed financial decisions. She collaborates with clients to create financial plans that help navigate major life events. Kristie has accumulated experience in the financial advisory field through various roles. She served as Director Retirement Planner at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and as Central Relationship Manager at the same company between 2023 and 2025. Prior to this, she worked as a Client Service Advisor at Nicholas Wealth in 2023, a Branch Office Administrator at Edward Jones from 2021 to 2023, a Financial Advisor at AIG from 2020 to 2021, and at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2020. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kristie has interests in beach activities, concerts, fitness, horseback riding, pets, and traveling.

Salvador Vargas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Banner Bank. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Ana Torres De Pinho is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Troy Jarman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*Trade Securities for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling retail goods on various platforms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and comprehensive investment research.

Steffan Schirle is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent business owner distributing household products through Amway. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research and manages globally diversified portfolios with tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Mason Kumiega is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has served on the Advisory Board for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Kenan-Flagler Business School Center for Excellence in Investment Management, providing career advice to students. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, his background includes experience with Face to Nails Etc., a day spa business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm’s financial planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients with tailored financial and estate planning solutions.

Hildegarde Parks is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and is also involved with American Realty Professionals as a realtor. Additionally, Parks serves as president of Parks Management Group LLC, which focuses on residential property management outside of securities trading hours. 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 accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure, using an operational model that includes oversight and due diligence for its investment offerings.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and previously worked at Thomasville National Bank Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in network technology solutions. Charles Schwab 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 separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Michelle Davenport is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 32 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Wells Fargo Bank NA and ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing in Duluth, GA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Patricia Christian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill since 1983, also working with Bank of America N.A. since 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Michael Boosel is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Atlanta North Point, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2005. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Robert Gustafson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2007. He owns a legal entity, Robert E Gustafson & Associates LLC, used for processing practice expenses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary advice, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.