William De Cardenas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he joined in 2021. He specializes in serving high net worth families and entrepreneurs by developing personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. With 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, William focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, small business strategies, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He has expertise in alternative investments, offering clients access to diversified holdings such as hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and real assets to help manage risk and potentially enhance returns. William earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations from Florida International University in 1993 and a Master of Jurisprudence in Wealth Management from Texas A&M University School of Law in 2019. He holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he is a member of the Emmaus professional organization and volunteers with St. Timothy's Catholic Church. Outside of work, William enjoys baseball, biking, boating, football, golfing, and hiking.

Vittorio Pisciotta is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Lethon Flowers IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at E*Trade Securities and the Brion Ross Law Group. Outside of finance, he is the owner and head coach of Flow Football Performance, a personal training business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers a broad range of investment and brokerage services.

Naveed Lalani is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS and Cambridge Investment Research, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in healthcare operations and data analysis with Sentara. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary relationships supported by research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Jean Louis Sankale is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2026, with prior experience at PDTi [Pasaca Capital Inc.] in 2022 and Globomics LLC since 2009. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and offers advisory services via a large network of advisors.

Charles White is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He co-owns Atlanta Wealth Partners, LLC, a support company based in Suwanee, GA. White has been with Raymond James Financial since 2010 and has prior experience with White Baker Holdings LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Richard Pace is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Securities LLC from 2007 to 2020 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Pace coaches group fitness classes at CrossFit North Fulton and CrossFit 1440. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and broad advisory programs.

Steven Tholen is a Senior Financial Advisor based in Alpharetta, Georgia, and a member of The Snider Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Steven began his career as a Financial Advisor at Merrill before spending 21 years in the asset management industry in senior leadership roles. Prior to returning to Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, he founded and led a consulting firm offering strategic advisory services to asset management companies. His investment expertise includes traditional equity and fixed income strategies as well as alternative investments such as hedge funds, fund-of-funds, and private equity across multiple asset classes. Steven and his team provide concierge-level wealth planning and investment management services focused on privately held business owners, current and former corporate executives, and their families. They are currently accepting new clients who can benefit from their experience and the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Steven holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Citadel and has earned the Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is a member of the Citadel Alumni Association and a USMC Veteran. Outside of work, Steven enjoys cooking, fishing, hunting, and traveling. He also participates in community volunteer activities consistent with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

James Bortak II is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. He previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a design review board committee member for the Stonecrest Homeowners Association in Buford, GA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on customized recommendations and integration of advisory services with other financial products.

Bianka Guzman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025 and previously spent five years at Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in MBD Rental Solutions, LLC, where she manages rental payment collections and property maintenance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Larry Adams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cumming, Georgia, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at Raymond James Financial and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Adams serves as a board member and owner of Dawson County Wrestling Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides athletic equipment and hosts an annual wrestling tournament for children in North Georgia. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its advisors with various investment platforms, including model portfolios and third-party management, and combines advisory services with non-advisory financial products across a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lawrence Roemer is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at firms including LPL Financial and Infinity CPA Network. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax and accounting consulting for business owners and owns an insurance wholesaler business focused on fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Douglas Charles is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets Inc since 2009 and 2008, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Andrew Gullion is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2014, including time at the Financial Engines Advisor Center, and previously spent two years at Fidelity. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions focused on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

Taylor Miller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Phase Line Capital, and LPL Financial, along with teaching engagements at the University of North Georgia and Middle Georgia State University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the larger J.P. Morgan organization and offers a range of products accessible through its unique registrations and affiliations.

Ying Piao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Piao worked at Bank of America and managed a sushi bar and ocean grill business for seven years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jordan Fidanza is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to his career in finance, he worked at Waffle House, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Warren Bray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including E*TRADE Capital Management, Wells Fargo, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, Bray serves as treasurer for the IVYS HOA in Atlanta, Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Peipei Ding is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she held roles at Modingo International LLC, where she is an owner, and worked in various positions including at Georgia Tech and CITIC Capital. The firm, 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.