April Gay is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC based in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years before joining Rockefeller Financial and Rock & Co LLC in 2020. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm operates a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and broker-dealer services.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has experience working at Regions and PNC prior to joining Mercer in 2026. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles, alongside specialized offerings such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory services.

Danielle Conti is a CFA charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with HB Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2025. Prior to joining HB Wealth, she held positions at Truist Advisory Services, Invesco, First Eagle Investment Management, and Stadion Money Management. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using a process that combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a range of public and private investment strategies.

Andrew Mc Arthur is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with four years of industry experience. His prior firms include J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, Thrivent, and Bank of America. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including model portfolio management and customized portfolios, and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Otis Smith is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021 and previously spent 19 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers specialized programs and integrates strategic allocation models with proprietary research, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs network to deliver a range of advisory services.

Thomas Toman is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at LCG Associated, Inc. from 2011 to 2017 before joining Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc. in 2017. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Andrew Appleby is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, the University of Georgia, and other educational and retail organizations. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by specialized teams and a range of financial offerings, leveraging integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs network.

Pamela Middleton is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Lincoln Investment in Atlanta, GA. She has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 1996 and at Banks, Jackson & Middleton Inc. since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she provides income tax preparation services and owns an insurance and financial services firm. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, with an investment approach guided by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a combination of advisor-led and model-based strategies.

Anuska Kovalcheck is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2021 and previously held roles at Atlanta Financial Associates and Stonecrafters USA. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and offers specialized services including retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Yali Qin is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, Qin worked at The Colony Group, Morgan Stanley, and E*Trade Securities. Outside of finance, Qin has experience working at Mee Sum Pastry. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Stacie Nguyen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and also operates as a health insurance agent since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jana Burke is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at Stephens Inc and concurrent positions at Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial since 2021. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting with a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by various analytical techniques and technology platforms.

Wesley Frierson is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Triad Hybrid Solutions, Triad Advisors, and Voya Financial Advisors. Frierson is also the owner and president of Frierson Capital Management and Frierson Financials, LLC, and serves as an independent insurance agent. Outside of advisory work, he is a board member of the South Carolina Governor's Cup Billfishing Series, a nonprofit promoting billfish tournaments and marine conservation. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm provides comprehensive investment management and financial planning through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary guidance and third-party platforms.

Tyler Glassman is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2018, following positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, and Crowe Horwath LLP. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging proprietary research, strategic allocation models, and a range of investment platforms within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Thomas Carroll is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at HB Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Homrich Berg and multiple divisions of SunTrust from 2014 to 2019. Carroll holds board and advisory roles with Emory University, Zoo Atlanta, the Ultra High Net Worth Institute, BYN Pershing Wealth, and Wake Forest University. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private strategies and offers services including wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) solutions.

Velena Berny is a CFP® with two years of experience currently with Truist Advisory Services. She has been associated with Truist Bank since 1997 and holds the Series 63 designation. Her background includes roles within Truist’s affiliated entities since 2024. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individual, corporate, retirement plan, and charitable clients. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with consulting services and utilizes both AI-enabled research tools and supervisory oversight in its investment approach.

Suzanna Tucker is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Atlanta, GA. She holds a Series 66 designation and joined Rockefeller Financial in 2025. Prior to her current role, she worked in various positions including at Edge Athleisure and Enewton, and has experience in education from Texas Christian University, Kent School, and The Lovett School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Mary Murtaugh is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Truist in various capacities since 2016. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled equity research and inter-affiliate integration across Truist’s financial entities.

Douglas Fluke is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CWM, LLC in Atlanta, GA. His prior roles include positions at Carson Wealth, Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, DSF Wealth Management, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he serves on the board of YMCA Camp High Harbor, where he assists with fundraising events. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement-plan services, employing discretionary management with model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Joseph Baigas IV is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021 and has prior experience with Bb&T Securities, LLC and Scott & Stringfellow. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing advanced tools such as AI-enabled equity research to support its investment approach.