Craig Gorden is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Atlanta, GA. His prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF, JP Morgan Securities, Merrill Lynch/Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade Securities. Outside of advisory work, he owns E-Clearance LLC, a wholesale trade business utilizing Amazon's FBA platform. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with investment recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance but executed only with client authorization.

Sarah Holder is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at HB Wealth Management. Her prior work includes roles at Oakbridge Partners, SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, and Polay + Clark & Co. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private investment strategies, and is notable for advising registered investment companies and launching affiliated private funds.

Crystal Brown is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. She is also an insurance agent with Agia, offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm provides managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed models for portfolio construction and management.

Riley Groves is a CFP® professional at HB Wealth with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Global Financial Atlantic Group and has an academic background that includes time at Boston College and The Lawrenceville School. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and investment management with a disciplined investment process that includes both public and private strategies.

James Garman is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and operating at a large scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Shane McMahon is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 19 years with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Based in Atlanta, GA, McMahon’s career spans both advisory and wealth management roles. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources, integrated affiliate services, and tailored programs such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support.

Ali Mahbod is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services and has previously worked at SunTrust Advisory Services, E*Trade Capital Management, and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he has been a licensed Grade 07 soccer referee with the United States Soccer Federation since 2004 and volunteers with a nonprofit focused on education through sports. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and manager arrangements, with an emphasis on inter-affiliate integration and supervisory oversight.

Thomas Arvanites is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC since 2012. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Amanda Lorch is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., having previously been employed by Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab and Co., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a small business specializing in the sale and installation of yard signs near her home. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s investment guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Eldon Williams Jr. is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Northwestern Mutual and Highland Capital Brokerage, as well as involvement with Outlier AI. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC manages approximately $110 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs through both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jellana Anderson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at related Truist entities and predecessor firms since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an in-home dog daycare, boarding, and grooming service in Tucker, GA. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Jennifer Birchett is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Creative Planning since 2020 and previously worked at Truewealth, LLC (FNA Windham Brannon) from 2014 to 2020. She is based in Atlanta, GA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process centered on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by specialized approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Wenyi Wei is a financial advisor with VALIC Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Wei has been with VALIC since 2000 and also works part-time as an accountant at a local CPA firm. Additionally, Wei serves as a registered agent for a family rental property and is involved with Agia as an agent for non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Edmund Fortier is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor with Kestra Advisory and has held roles at Kestra Investment Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Principal Financial Services among others. Outside of his advisory work, Fortier provides consulting services using the Value Builder System for business owners, serves as a trustee for a testamentary trust, and participates on the stewardship team of his local church. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides comprehensive fiduciary services and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Joshua Hunter is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Gratus Capital, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Cetera Advisors LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, focusing on long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction through a blend of active and passive strategies and access to private funds and third-party managers.

Thomas Mc Leod is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Before entering the financial sector, he spent eight years in physical therapy, working at ERW Physical Therapy and North Fulton Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement services through customized, primarily long-term portfolios that utilize ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Tania Lawrence is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fulton County Schools and Lansing Central School District. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms.

Eryk Watson is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and related entities. Outside of finance, he owns and manages E33 Eagles, a sports coaching and development business. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, serves individuals, corporate, and nonprofit clients with brokerage and advisory services, combining advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Geoffrey Nadler is a CFP® and CFA® with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Bessemer Investor Services, Inc. for nearly a decade. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a range of implementation options.

Austin Geils is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at Spiniolas Inc. and was involved with Geils Farms. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers diverse programs encompassing asset management, consulting, and retirement services, with advisory portfolios managed through strategic and tactical asset allocation and regular portfolio reviews.