Timothy Vassy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Synovus Securities, Inc. for over two decades before joining Ameriprise in 2024. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and owns a tax preparation business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to offer tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management, CARMAX, and General Dynamics. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery conversations.

Matthew Sherbondy is a financial advisor at Cetera with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Robin Slaton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Slaton has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1992 and also has a long tenure at Publix Supermarkets. In addition to advisory work, Slaton is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and emphasizes advisory services primarily for non-institutional investors.

Calvin Meeks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was with Sullivan and Schlieman Wealth Management and has work experience in the food service industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

William Bentley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Mortgage Assurance for 18 years and currently holds roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Preferred Mortgage Source. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers annual collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and delivers investment strategy recommendations without discretionary authority.

Yan Staskiewicz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. He has held various roles within the company, including Planning Consultant in 2024-2025, Relationship Manager in 2024, and Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. As a Certified Financial Planner, Yan focuses on helping clients define their ideal financial futures and develop plans that align with their priorities. His approach emphasizes intention, clarity, and care throughout the planning process. Outside of his professional work, Yan has interests in football, hiking, soccer, and traveling.

Medhane Elias is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica in 2023, he worked at Citrin and E*Trade Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as a delivery driver for services including DoorDash and Uber Eats. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates through model-driven investment strategies and supports trade execution and custody with third-party providers.

Mitchell Cohen is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Cohen is involved in sports app development through MGJDC Enterprises LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through detailed reports and ongoing advice, utilizing internal research and third-party data within a defined investment framework.

Scott Haggas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Duluth, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior experience includes five years at First Command in various advisory and brokerage roles, along with 26 years of service in the US Army. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Jackson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and operated Jackson Auto Sales for five years. He has also been involved with the Boys and Girls Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christopher Guthrie is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of capital markets and research resources to tailor client solutions.

Joseph Gaudino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations alongside a broad range of investment capabilities.

Jeffrey Hettinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2016. Prior to this, he was involved in futures brokerage and managed client futures trading accounts as an independent contractor. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Joanne Renshaw is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She has held her current role at Merrill since 2017 and previously worked for five years at Bath and Body Works. She holds the Series 66 designation. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Freeman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He was previously with UBS Financial Services Inc. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Galen Daugherty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities from 2018 to 2023. Prior to his financial services career, he worked at P.F. Chang's Bistro from 2010 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Christian Pattillo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Securities and E*TRADE Capital Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates BuildingaBar, an online business selling bars. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers financial plans using firm-approved tools and methodologies, operating primarily in an advisory capacity.

Shantique Rozell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Rozell is also the sole proprietor of a real estate property management business, Your Abode on the Road LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Chris Tyas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC, where he worked for over two decades. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.