Michael Silverio is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and totaling 20 years of industry experience. He worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Silverio is also involved as a managerial life coach. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various strategic and tactical investment options and operational tools.

Matthew Maddox is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he spent over a decade at E*TRADE in various capital management and securities roles. Outside of his advisory work, he runs Maddox Photography, focusing on professional photo production and editing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through structured discovery and firm‑approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas Pacheco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at E*Trade Securities and Wells Fargo & Co, and had an early career period at Subway. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning primarily in an advisory capacity.

George Ferguson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Canton, GA, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2011 and maintains a longstanding role at Ed Ferguson & Associates, Inc., a pension consulting firm he presides over. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Joshua Oser is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, he worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor creating and evaluating prompts for AI systems and completing surveys. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and utilizes both internal research and artificial intelligence tools in its advisory approach.

Giovanna Godina is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, T. Rowe Price, and The TJX Companies Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in rental property management. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sara Gresham is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she has a connection to a family-owned holding company and several spouse-operated businesses. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Robert Larsen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with nearly two decades of experience at the firm. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Larsen specializes in advising high net worth clients, families, and foundations on financial strategies, retirement services, wealth preservation, and transfer. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University System of Georgia and is a graduate of the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia where he graduated cum laude with an honors degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance and Investment Management. Larsen is recognized for his mission to understand client priorities deeply and to design, implement, and track customized wealth management strategies that align with their goals. Larsen is active in his community and involved with The Jeannette Rankin Foundation. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, and retirement income, among others.

Brett David is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill for over 20 years, assisting high-net-worth families and business executives in executing financial strategies that align with their personal and business-related goals. Brett leads The Simmons – David Group, which has been providing financial advice and wealth management services for more than 35 years. Their clientele includes affluent families, corporate executives, and successful business owners, with an emphasis on comprehensive wealth management encompassing financial and portfolio strategies, wealth transfer and preservation, business services, retirement planning, and estate planning. Brett holds a Bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Aerospace Engineering. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked in the petroleum industry managing a territory in the Mid-Atlantic states and contributed to the creation of an e-learning company focused on continuing education for large, not-for-profit organizations. He possesses professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Alpharetta, GA with his wife, Marni, and their children, Peyton, Caelin, and Maclaine. Brett's client focus areas include college education planning, legacy and family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and strategies tailored for women and wealth.

Nicholas Roth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC, as well as a position at Supermetrics Inc. He also spent four years at the University of North Georgia. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Gregory Russell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of his neighborhood homeowners association and occasionally resells Atlanta Braves season tickets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors who utilize a variety of strategies, including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized approaches.

Peng Li is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2018 and previously spent seven years at The Coca-Cola Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Tyler Strickland is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop tailored financial plans aligned with their unique goals. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2015, including Investments Solutions Representative and High Net Worth Representative, and has also worked at TD Ameritrade as a Senior Financial Consultant and Financial Consultant. Throughout his career, Tyler has focused on helping clients make informed financial decisions by providing education and personalized guidance. His experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting, enabling him to support a diverse client base effectively. Outside of his professional work, Tyler has interests that include baseball, football, golf, music, family activities, and parenthood.

Andrew Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member overseeing a youth baseball league in Marietta, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Richard Walters is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at OSAIC since 2018, following 15 years at John Hancock Financial Services and SII. Walters serves as secretary and board member of Creative Community Services, a nonprofit focused on providing support for youth with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in Georgia. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Lilian Wittwer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Taylor Bonniwell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Atlanta, GA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Supreme Lending Southeast and has clerical experience at Orthocrafters, Inc. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning process involves detailed client analysis using proprietary software and typically results in written recommendations without discretionary authority.

Gerald Koehler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in the IT sector with Tata Consultancy Services and Atos. Outside of his advisory role, Koehler serves as a Service Delivery Manager at NTT DATA, overseeing operations related to End User Compute and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm emphasizes written, holistic planning across various financial topics and offers clients the option to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing program.

Jeffrey Panik is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial. Panik is also an author and president of Financial Literacy First, LLC, a publishing and marketing business focused on financial literacy books. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals across wealth levels, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Louis Seeley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Lyft, Uber, and The Gibson Firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.