Russell Roush is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2013. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and corporations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports a wide advisor network with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Michael Housworth is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Commerce, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Housworth Farms LLC, a timber and cattle farm in Maysville, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is known for its extensive network of advisors and branches, as well as its affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Robert Camp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hoschton, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He has also operated his own firm, Dave Camp & Associates Inc., since 2003. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Zachary Crow is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that integrates proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research tools.

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.

Kenneth Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James and its affiliates since 2013. Johnson is also the owner and CEO of Cumulus Capital Advisors, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary consulting tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Kevin Bayani is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and remains connected to New Horizon Financial Corp., where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

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.

Micah Gear is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Outside of his work at Raymond James, Gear manages his independent financial advisement practice through InGear Wealth Management, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non‑discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

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.

Raymond Bardoul is a financial professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Massmutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, Inc., and operated Bardoul & Associates, Inc. He also sells life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance and manages financial services through Totus Wealth Management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, featuring discretionary and non-discretionary program options across various custodial relationships.

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.