Krupaben Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Patel worked at Bank of America, Hill Advisor Group, The Vanguard Group, and other financial firms. Patel has volunteered with the University of Georgia's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance service and Aspire Clinic. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Johnson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cumming, GA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience, including 16 years with UBS. Outside of advising, she is involved as a sales consultant for Arbonne, a skincare company, and is a member of Stebon International Inc., a recruiting firm. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, tailored financial solutions.

Nathan Zahm is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E*TRADE Securities, LLC for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools in its planning process.

Purvi Bhavsar is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She previously worked at Metlife Securities from 2009 to 2017 and has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by proprietary analytical tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and estate settlement.

James Nichols is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. The firm is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. Raymond James serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by extensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Jonathon Anderson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Alpharetta, GA. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and refers group and individual health insurance opportunities to a specialized firm, receiving ongoing finder’s fees for these referrals. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Pedro Bautista is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Allen Creek and Amazon, and also has experience in education at both Gainesville High School and Gainesville Middle School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools to guide its financial planning process.

Sean Gaffey is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2014 in various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant. He partners with individuals and families to tailor financial plans that align with their money, wealth, and legacy goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Sean held positions at PNC Bank, NA, including Officer, Assistant Branch Manager, and ACCEL Program Associate. Sean's professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry, with expertise in financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys family activities, football, golf, running, tennis, and traveling.

Joshua Salo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years and JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for two years. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Haag Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Brian Keach is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for seven years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Widlowski is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He worked at SII/John Hancock Financial Network for 15 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce and acts as chairperson for Trustegrity, a networking organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jacqueline Eldridge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2020, as well as prior positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and BB&T Investment Services. She maintains several single-family real estate properties in Gainesville, Georgia, unrelated to her investment advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Charrie Dennard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience and has worked at several major firms, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America. Dennard's background also includes roles outside finance, such as with Pro Custom Solar LLC and Downtown Public House LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Deric Governale is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Infinity Wealth Management, and DBG Wealth Management, where he serves as president. Governale is a partner at Uptick Green Real Estate, LLC and serves on the tournament committee of the Hamilton Mill Mens Golf Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager investment platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

George Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has prior experience at E*Trade Capital Management and E*Trade Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Peterson is involved as a basketball referee with the Multi-County Basketball Officials Association and is a partner at Krucial Sports Training & Wellness, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and market simulations to help clients model potential outcomes.

Kevin Hudson is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Franklin Templeton and other Raymond James entities. Outside of his advisory role, he supports client service and compliance matters at CommonWealth Financial Planners in an administrative capacity. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and an extensive affiliate network.

Adonis Blanco Jimenez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Truist, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He is currently based in Alpharetta, GA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Matthew Janssen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2020, he worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc. for one year. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Steven Robinson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and CitiGroup Global Markets since 2009 and 2008, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and broad investment offerings.