Bruce Swift is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2020, following four years at The Vanguard Group. Swift holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Atlanta, GA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, including modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, while clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Christian Raynor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill Lynch in September 1998 and focuses on personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income strategies. Christian works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. Christian graduated from Florida State University in 1995 and subsequently played professional golf for three years before joining Merrill Lynch. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christian participates in community volunteering and enjoys football, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Joanne Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2001, concurrently affiliated with Bank of America since 2010. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alex Cornett is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He is involved with creative ventures outside the firm, including co-creating and recording a podcast called Monsters Vs Men and participating as a minority owner in Alceja Productions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a range of investment solutions.

David Morgan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Peachtree Corners, GA. He holds the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 40 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at MetLife Securities Inc. and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a social car club in Atlanta. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and investment management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved tools and offers various specialized programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Lamar Ware is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Garrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Garrett is also involved as a representative in Integrated Support Services, a back office support business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions supported by internal and third-party research.

Gabriel Baawo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2014, with a break during which he was affiliated with Invesco Distributors and Crystal Path Enterprises. Outside of his advisory role, he provides marketing and brand consulting services to startups through his own companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated products. The firm supports over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Brett Blackwelder is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial and Gulf Winds Credit Union. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to support tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Matthew Atwood is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and several other financial firms. Outside of advising, he is involved with Timewise Financial LLC, providing accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Eric Reynolds is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several affiliated firms including Truist Advisory Services and Pinnacle Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he is an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he assists clients with banking and investment needs. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Eric Garbade is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Based in Atlanta, GA, his career spans roles within both wealth management and private banking. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and market simulations to support client financial goals.

Carlos Forde Jr is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and Metlife Securities from 2014 to 2017. He also operates as an independent insurance agent selling disability, fixed annuities, and life, accident, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Richard Wilkes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, GA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including work at Jorns & Associates LLC and several self-employed ventures. Outside of advising, he is co-owner of a local cleaning service, Super Clean Cans ATL. 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 investment strategies and affiliated products through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

John Stockmeyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Techtronic Industries and Discount Tire Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

DJ Marzetta is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2021. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity from 2019 to 2021. His career in financial services spans over 25 years, during which he has held various positions including Director of Wealth Management at USAA from 2014 to 2019, Account Executive at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2014, and Vice President - Partner at Met Life from 2011 to 2013. Marzetta's extensive experience also includes roles at Lincoln Financial Group from 2004 to 2011 where he was Regional Vice President, District Manager, and Retirement Consultant, as well as Financial Planner at First Command Financial Planning from 2000 to 2004. He emphasizes building strong relationships with Fidelity clients and colleagues. Outside of his professional career, DJ Marzetta has interests in baseball, football, lake activities, military service, reading, and traveling.

James Fiorentino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cumming, GA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at RFG Advisory LLC and Comcast. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

Daniel Guarnieri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Securities and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of financial advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Joseph Wilber is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Joseph works with individuals and families to help them accomplish their financial goals. Joseph holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from the University of Georgia. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Joseph is involved in community and volunteer activities including the Atlanta Outdoor Club, Northside Youth Organization where he helps coach a youth baseball team, the UGA Mentorship Program, and the UGA Alumni Association. He lives in Brookhaven with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as activities such as baseball, billiards, fishing, football, golfing, skiing, and traveling.

Lourdes Lima Wallace is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Cetera Advisors LLC before her current role. Outside of her advisory work, she co-owns and manages a real estate rental business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.