John Wells III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he worked at Statesboro Law Group for three years. Outside of his advisory work, he performs music in a band for compensation. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, offering tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Tiffany Rosetti is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2020. Prior to this, she held positions at JOYN Advisors, Inc. and Securian Financial Services Inc. Rosetti also serves as Senior Vice President and Financial Advisor with Wealth Enhancement Group, focusing on fixed insurance. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified investment approach overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Amanda Murphy is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Atlanta, GA, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Merrill from 2012 to 2020. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates a broker-dealer and provides a range of investment solutions through its consolidated platform, including direct and model-driven portfolio management.

Zachary Hutchings is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Atlanta, GA. He has been with Ayco/Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2018 and previously worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2008 to 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, leveraging proprietary analytics and access to broader Goldman Sachs capabilities.

Jerry Curtis Holton Jr. is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Investment Services, Suntrust Investment Services, Bank of America, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Holton Family LLC, which manages private equity investments, including a stake in Paqui Chips. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking.

John Hannah is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Gratus Capital, Wells Fargo, Fidelity Bank, and US Trust. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Barrett Cornelius is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with in-house research and specialized market roles, catering to both discretionary and non-discretionary client needs.

Christopher Bush is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services, along with roles at Triad Advisors and Triad Hybrid Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an LLC used for business operations and tax purposes. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of investment programs, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing multiple analysis and trading strategies while leveraging platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Melissa Keiss is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Wealth, NOVA Wealth Management Group, Cetera ADVISORS LLC, and Stewardship Financial Advisors. Focus Partners serves individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, family office and business management services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Laura Caceres is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and LPL Financial. Before entering the financial sector, she spent 18 years at United Poultry Corp. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s advice relies on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with a focus on client goals and risk tolerance.

Matthew Gaude is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services, Live Oak Wealth Management, and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he provides insurance services to clients through a sole proprietorship. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and tailored investment solutions overseen by an Investment Committee.

Venzon Aromin III is a CFP® professional affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Lion Street Advisors and Csenge Advisory Group. Aromin also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and technology services. The firm offers multiple program structures and discretionary model portfolios developed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Alexander Sayavongsa is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, SunTrust, and Truist before joining Rockefeller Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Entourage Autos LLC, a car rental business. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Irma Montes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life in Atlanta, GA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, she worked at The Home Depot for six years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides independent laundry services as a contractor. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm delivers tailored investment solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Michael Carignan is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Planning Partners, Paragon Wealth Strategies, and Merrill. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Lester Jones is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Primerica Advisors and Triad Hybrid Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Duo Wealth Advisors LLC, providing financial planning and investment management services. Osaic Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporate entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and consulting services, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside platform relationships to support its client strategies.

David Vicknair is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and ZZ & Simones. Outside of finance, he has work history in the restaurant and seafood industries. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Rachel Wilder is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Alpharetta, GA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked with New York Life and its affiliated firms since 2005 and currently operates Wilder Wealth Strategies, LLC. Wilder also serves as a member and group leader of ProVisors, a national professional networking organization. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages assets predominantly on a non-discretionary basis, working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Debasish Hajra is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently advising at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. since 2019. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both proprietary strategies and third-party model portfolios.

Mallie Scott is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2022, Scott worked at Homrich Berg for a total of three years and held a position at Georgia State University. 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 focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.