Andrew Patten is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Athens, Georgia, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at BankSouth for five years and is a partner at Patten Farms, an agricultural business. Patten also has involvement with real estate entities Patten Pound Properties LLC and Patten Family Holdings LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market modeling techniques.

Kevin Bayani is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at New Horizon Financial Corp. and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Bayani is involved with New Horizon Financial Tax Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Paul Schlitz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for nine years at The Atlanta Dental Supply Company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm operates an SEC-registered advisory program with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

David Anderegg III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2017 and previously at Beckett and Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for The Tree House, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Edward Ferguson is a financial advisor with Stifel in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for seven years before joining Stifel in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an emeritus board member at the UGA Terry College of Business, chairs a capital campaign committee for the Ga Beta SAE Fraternity, is a board member of the Athens Country Club, and holds a minority ownership and secretary position at a local men’s clothing store. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services with a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides both episodic fee-based financial planning and access to third-party advisers, emphasizing a range of services beyond typical institutional peers.

Trey Kelly is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, based in Athens, GA. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Columbus State University and Upson-Lee High School. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Jodi Watson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1992. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed and implemented by internal and third-party managers.

Matthew Currie is the Resident Director and a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill, leading the Athens, Georgia office since 2023. He joined the ARH Wealth Management Group and Merrill in 2013 and has developed extensive experience in retirement plans and employee benefit plan design and maintenance. He holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). Matt earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Georgia. He was named to the 2023 Forbes "Best in State Wealth Management Teams" list as a member of ARH Wealth Management Group. His areas of focus include customized wealth planning, portfolio construction, qualified and non-qualified retirement plan management, and socially responsible investing among others. Outside of his professional role, Matt is involved in the Athens and Oconee County communities. He coaches Little League baseball and youth basketball, serves on the board of Mercy Health Center, and attends Watkinsville First Baptist Church. He resides in Oconee County with his wife, Sarah, and their three children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, running, reading, and music.

Richard Ferguson is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Stifel in 2022, he worked at Raymond James & Associates for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Downtown Ministries and Athens Academy and is involved with the Jack O'Kelly Foundation, which focuses on drug awareness and education. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Troy Beckett is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Winder, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Beckett & Associates Investment Services, Inc. and a longstanding tenure at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he plans to write children's books, participate as an extra in TV and movies, and pursue fused glass artistry. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance efforts through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jack Green is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Groover is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Moore Colson PC, and Nichols Cauley & Associates. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax preparation through Paige Rossi, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs while maintaining a focus on technology and risk management.

Charles Laughlin is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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.

Scott Kessler is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and LPL Financial. He also operates Kessler Financial Services, Inc., an S Corporation established for accounting purposes. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment solutions and employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Matthew Brinkley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Consolidated Planning Corp. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Brinkley serves on the boards of the National Football Foundation (Georgia Football Hall of Fame Chapter) and the Touchdown Club of Athens. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Arthur Aube is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and maintains ownership of A & M Tax & Accounting Service, Inc., where he provides accounting, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures and accounts.

Stephanie King is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on connecting all aspects of clients' financial lives to help them prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Since joining Merrill in 2014, she offers a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding clients' families, financial situations, and priorities. She then collaborates with clients to create customized wealth management strategies that adapt to their evolving needs and market conditions. Stephanie provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Her areas of expertise include college and education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning and income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and tax minimization. She holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Stephanie earned a Bachelor's Degree from Liberty University and a Master of Science in Financial Planning from The University of Georgia. She currently resides in St. Johns, Florida, and serves on the board of the Merrill Lynch Employee Philanthropic Fund. Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her family.

Robert Camp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Jackson County Schools. Camp is also involved with Dave Camp & Associates, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC‑registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and various model portfolios supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Halper is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Athens, GA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party sources.

Tom Elliot is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Athens, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in real estate sales as a licensed agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.