Kelly Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. Smith holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank since 2018. Prior to that, Smith held positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Customers Bank. Outside of financial services, Smith owns and operates an auto repair business in Lithonia, Georgia. 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, incorporating a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John David Ballance is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director based in Alpharetta, Georgia, affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 1997, with prior experience at Wachovia Securities before joining Merrill in 2008. John specializes in providing comprehensive financial guidance, including portfolio management through personalized or defined strategies that may incorporate individual stocks, bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. John and his team follow a "client first" approach, developing tailored financial strategies tailored to each client's unique needs and life stages. They assist clients throughout their financial life cycle by evaluating financial situations, setting goals, implementing strategies, and conducting regular reviews. His expertise encompasses family wealth management, liquidity management, retirement planning, small business strategies, and retirement income solutions. He also collaborates with professionals to support clients with trusts, complex retirement strategies, and estate planning services. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Georgia and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved in his community through Northpoint Church and serves as a youth football coach. His approach emphasizes relieving clients of financial stress to help them lead fulfilling and successful lives.

Renee Houser is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. 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 options, including specialized services for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce planning.

Michael King is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Smyrna, GA, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. His other business activities include management and operations related to investment products. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services supported by BNY Mellon Advisors, Pershing, and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Patricia Chilton is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she partners with clients to provide clarity for making informed financial decisions and collaborates with them to create plans that assist in navigating major life events. Patricia has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Senior Financial Services Stock Plan Representative at E*Trade from 2016 to 2017.

Zhongqi Luo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Orlando, Florida. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Zhongqi takes the time to understand clients’ unique financial goals to develop tailored short-, mid-, and long-term plans. With expertise in financial planning and investment management, Zhongqi supports clients through retirement planning, investment management, tax optimization, education savings, and asset preservation. As a native Mandarin speaker, he is well-positioned to serve clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly Chinese families, offering clear and culturally informed financial advice. Zhongqi holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Zhongqi enjoys playing pickleball, skiing, and tennis. He is actively involved in the Orlando pickleball community, reflecting his engagement in local activities.

Rosalie Knop is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Allstate Insurance Co, Compass Capital, Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. She is also 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 a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a percentage-based, tiered wrap-fee structure and utilizes third-party asset managers with oversight and due diligence.

Jeremy Hodges is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and owns MH Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his current role, he was with Commonwealth Financial Network for nine years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Crawford Long IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Shannon Thomason is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Bikram Chandhok is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked extensively at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities from 2015 to 2023. Outside of finance, he is involved with Fire Maker Brewing Co, a restaurant and bar in Atlanta, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Avika Parlecha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2024, Avika held positions across various companies including Life Time, Inc., Office Max, and The Balanced Blueprint. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Wesley Smith is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he leads clients through sophisticated wealth-management strategies aimed at growing, preserving, and transitioning assets across generations. He utilizes Merrill Lynch's global insights and resources to provide a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Wesley has experience advising a diverse range of clients, including executives, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families. He helps clients navigate market cycles, significant financial milestones, and evolving long-term objectives. His expertise includes investment strategy, financial planning, and risk oversight. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia State University and holds professional designations as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC).

Edward Wise is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 21 years at Triad Advisors, Inc. He is also the owner of E.F. Wise Planning LLC, an insurance sales and marketing business. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and supports a wide array of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ray Dotson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Alpharetta, GA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience, including over 18 years with Cambridge and extensive prior experience at Collner, Higgins & Anderson. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives.

Michele Jackson is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Atlanta North Point, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2001. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Kimberly Fox Griffin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. In addition to her advisory work, she manages a business that tracks revenues and expenses related to her financial advisor activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research, algorithmic tools, and a defined service team to deliver non-discretionary recommendations within a structured investment framework.

Kevin Latty is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Raymond James since 1990 and owns Latty Financial Group, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and public-finance services.

Gregory Ewing is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by approved tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial solutions.

Luke Hedrick is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as earlier work in education at Wesleyan School and Georgia Southern University. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, and TAMP sponsors, with additional services that include financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.