Nelly Stoneburner is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with First Advisors National, LLC and E.T.S. Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to entering financial services, she worked for over 30 years with Gwinnett County Public Schools. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, including ERISA plan participants, managing approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation methodologies and emphasizes manager selection and oversight combined with fundamental analysis.

John Faure Jr. is a financial advisor at Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Wealth Watch Advisors in 2021, he worked at World Financial Group, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, and at KCG Americas LLC from 2011 to 2017. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Faure is involved in the sale of fixed life and annuity insurance products as an independent agent for various insurance companies. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily through third-party model managers, along with financial planning and consulting services. Its investment approach combines quantitative, qualitative, and technical methods and includes a range of strategies and approved alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Justin Jones is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at 3-Mentors/GamePlan Financial. Outside of advising, he is president of the Mountain View High School Baseball Booster Club, where he leads fundraising efforts and supports team activities. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios that are actively monitored and rebalanced, along with technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Jae Lee is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. and Ameriprise. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party strategists to build individualized portfolios and provides ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Joshua Vaughan is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP. Prior to joining Mission Wealth in 2025, he worked at Homrich Berg for seven years and has professional experience with the Detroit Lions, Bank of America, and Merrill. Vaughan also participates in community and motivational activities, including giving talks and private football training as a former professional athlete. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services. The firm integrates investment management with tax, trust, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning, tailoring portfolios through a mix of internal and third-party management to meet client needs.

Darnel James is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Investment Management and PNC Investments. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm’s approach combines third-party methodologies with proprietary models and leverages its affiliation with Principal Financial Group to provide access to proprietary products and integrated services.

Melissa Hallmark is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC and Sanders Financial Management, Inc. Hallmark is also a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell life, health, and annuity insurance products. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in assets across 145 advisors and 67 offices. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and institutional clients with a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios, employing a range of investment approaches including ESG risk models and tactical allocations.

Jonathan Frazier is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial, Sage Point Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, and FSC Securities. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized strategies that utilize model asset allocations and manager relationships across multiple custodians.

Lewis Walker is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Peachtree Corners, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Walker is involved in consulting and coaching through Life Transitions Advisors, LLC, focusing on training and exit planning for closely held businesses, and serves on the board of directors for SFA Holdings, Inc. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm supports multiple portfolio programs and third-party manager platforms, delivering services through both in-house management and co-advisory or solicitor arrangements.

Grace Lopez Williams is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and OneAmerica Securities. Williams is also CEO of GW Group Financial Services LLC and Grace M. Williams CPA PC, and serves on the boards of Trabajo Legal USA LLC and Ace Loans. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory and independent advisor programs.

Robert Haggard is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has held roles at firms including UCAP Asset Management, Adi Dassler Family Office LLC, ACG Wealth Inc., Oppenheimer, and Stanford Group Company. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.56 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and various institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through a combination of centrally managed strategies and locally managed portfolios.

Michael Mcfarland is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Suwanee, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc., and Raymond James & Associates. He is also involved in several business ventures, including co-ownership of Grandview Strategic Partners and Grandview Planning Group, which focus on financial advisory and tax preparation services. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm uses various platforms and investment solutions, including proprietary models and third-party money managers, to implement strategies tailored to client needs.

Chad Edwards is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc., and Prehmus Financial Partners. Edwards is also involved in fixed insurance sales through various product providers. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, including discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and provides access to private-market securities and private pooled investment vehicles.

Andre Parker is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. Outside of advising, Mr. Parker is involved in multiple entrepreneurial ventures such as marketing, coaching, and the music and entertainment industry, where he serves as CEO of Askim Music & Entertainment Group LLC. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, integrating proprietary research and execution capabilities through its ownership of AdvisorGuide, LLC.

Richard Carnes is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Oconee Bass Club, a local fishing organization. Capital Analysts serves both retail and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary investment management through its in-house team with non-discretionary services via advisors and third parties, offering tax-aware and rebalancing options.

Scott Levy is a financial advisor at BIP Wealth, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Strategic Blueprint, LLC, Prehmus Financial Partners, and The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Levy serves as a trustee for PD Ministries, an independent Christian ministry in the Atlanta area. BIP Wealth, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals and families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs tailored asset allocations that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options-based covered-call strategies, and it also offers private-market investment opportunities for qualified investors.

Paul Salamon Jr. is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC and Belpointe Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Empowered-Home, a venture active since 2021. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm customizes portfolios using a range of strategies and maintains relationships with third-party managers and platforms, overseeing approximately $1.25 billion in assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Charles Staton is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Gibbs Financial Group, Atlanta Athletic Club, Sawtraxx Manufacturing, and Smokejack BBQ. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists such as Orion Portfolio Solutions and TownSquare Capital. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches to portfolio allocation and emphasizes risk management, tax efficiency, and guaranteed-income solutions where appropriate.

Ebony Robinson is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at United Bank, The Leaders Group, Inc., Midwood Financial Services, Inc., and Bluerock Capital Markets, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she consults small business owners on human resources and employee relations through 100 Consulting LLC. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering various managed account programs. The firm emphasizes strategic and tactical asset allocation, including the use of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, third-party research, and tax-aware overlays.

Jeffery Forrestall is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC. He holds a Series 63 designation and has five years of industry experience. Forrestall has worked at firms including Global Assets Advisory, LLC, International Assets Advisory, LLC, LPL Financial, and INVEST Financial Corp. He is also the president and managing partner of Forrestall CPAs, a CPA firm he has led since 1994. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and businesses through a national network of independent advisers. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and offers access to third-party money managers, wrap programs, and standalone financial planning.