John Lilly III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He is a partner in 620 Spring Street Partners, a business that owns and manages commercial property in Gainesville, GA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting supported by analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Scott Martin is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., and SunTrust Bank. Martin also served on the faculty at Georgia Southern University for two years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Cynthia Rivas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works with individuals and families on investment management, retirement planning, portfolio strategy, and long-term financial planning. She holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and has earned both the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations, reflecting her focus on retirement planning and investment advisory services. Cynthia is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to serve clients from diverse backgrounds. She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia Gwinnett College. Cynthia's approach emphasizes building long-term relationships by understanding her clients' goals, priorities, and visions for the future. She encourages open communication so clients feel comfortable discussing their changing financial needs over time. Outside of her professional work, Cynthia enjoys traveling, running—including completing half and full marathons—fitness activities, cooking, dancing, hiking, soccer, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Her Salvadoran heritage and family are important to her and influence her commitment to relationships, hard work, and careful planning.

Thomas Woddail is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts (SMAs) and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Elizabeth Baldwin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and other services.

Prerak Patel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Walmart Stores Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers written recommendations across various investment categories.

Bryan Polanski is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Cetera, and Prosperity Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is the director of sales at American Health Imaging, a medical equipment company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, including access to third-party managers and multiple program structures.

Chase Hillenbrand is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he makes handmade fishing lures and provides baseball and softball hitting lessons. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and investment services.

Andrew Tymchuk is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he spent 13 years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tymchuk assists with budget organization at Corinth Baptist Church and owns a business dealing in sports cards, comics, and memorabilia. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and model managers.

Johnny Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella and Co., Inc. for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor for Turner Johnson Group in Gainesville, GA, a non-investment-related position he has held since 2007. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Alexander Neal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds the Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, having previously worked at United Community Bank, LPL Financial LLC, South State Bank, and Edward Jones. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as at Huff's Drug Store and the First United Methodist Church. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.