Afua Bandoh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Duluth, GA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, CUNA Mutual Group, Horace Mann Companies, and BB&T Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Carlton Ford is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Primerica Financial Services, Incomm Inc, Ford Motor Company, Schneider Electric, and Southern Company. He also engages in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation from affiliates of Primerica for mortgage products and referrals to home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Bradley Roberson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 12 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Patrick Ballance is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of financial topics including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Patrick also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the University System of Georgia. Patrick's approach involves understanding clients' priorities to offer ongoing advice and support as their needs evolve.

Jacob Sanders is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Infinite Asset Management and Capital Asset Advisory Services, among others. He also operates Jacob Sanders Financial, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Joseph Richards is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Peachtree Corners, GA. He holds a CFA® designation along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses, and has five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist, Ardent Trust, and Investperity, among others. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing a collaborative planning approach supported by firm-approved software tools.

Massod Jamshidi is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024. His earlier experience includes positions at E*TRADE Financial, where he worked as a Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2022, a Branch Service Representative from 2016 to 2017, and a Senior Financial Services Representative from 2015 to 2016. Throughout his career, Massod has focused on developing customized financial plans that align with his clients' unique needs and goals. He emphasizes close communication to monitor and update financial strategies as life events occur, aiming to help clients successfully reach their financial objectives.

Andrew Bowie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at E*TRADE Securities and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Hyde Park Homeowners Association, managing dues collection and bill payments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured tools and emphasizes advisory services supported by its Global Investment Committee and various investment platforms.

Bryan Gruskowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Roswell, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Barrett Brightwell is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who specializes in Private Wealth Management for families and Corporate Retirement Plans. He has over 17 years of experience in customizing wealth strategies, with expertise in areas such as family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic and values-based investing, tax minimization, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Barrett holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a double major in Finance and Economics, attending on a full athletic scholarship and lettering four years as a tight end on the football team. Residing in Buckhead with his wife Rachael and their two sons, Barrett actively participates in competitive tennis through the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA). In addition to tennis, his personal interests include football, golf, music, reading, running, skiing, soccer, and traveling. Barrett emphasizes a holistic approach to financial advising with a focus on connecting all aspects of clients’ financial lives to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

James Krantz is a Certified Financial Planner® with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following earlier roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Park City, Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and focuses on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning offerings.

Hayley Norton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica in 2024, she worked in various roles including legal and administrative positions at firms such as Kaye Lembeck Hitt and French Family Law Firm and the HELP Clinic. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors and select corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies and operates at scale with approximately 3,948 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Robert Goldstein Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the entertainment industry through his management role at an LLC focused on music. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to client goals.

Brian Meyer is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns A Frozen Creation, a business focused on sales, marketing, and service operations, and serves as a brand ambassador for Engage Pickleball. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Paul Rice is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience with Black Edge Capital LLC and Rice Capital LLC. Outside of financial advising, he works as a field adjuster handling hurricane insurance claims. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, offering collaborative and structured planning engagements tailored to client goals.

Mark Silva is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prospera Financial Services and Triune Capital Advisors, LLC. Raymond James & Associates 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services supported by a nationwide advisor network.

Stephen Marcopulos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2015 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jason Jones is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Atlanta, GA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1996 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 1995. Jones is also a partner at Lerner, Rouille and Associates, LLC, a financial services firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Paul Fernandez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Russell Clemmer IV is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and previously was with Kestra Financial Services and Legacy Advisory Partners. Clemmer serves as a finance committee member at First Baptist Church Alpharetta and is president of both Legacy Advisory Partners and Clemmer Consulting Company. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.