Michael Bates is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been serving as a financial advisor since 2000, bringing over two decades of experience to his role. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent ten years working in the Commercial Insurance brokerage industry. Michael specializes in planning-based asset management with a focus on retirement, educational savings, and estate planning for high net worth individuals and families. His expertise includes legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He provides personalized financial strategies developed through one-on-one consultation designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Michael is also involved in the community through his participation in the Rotary Club of Forsyth County and Habitat for Humanity. He resides in Cumming with his wife Susan and enjoys running, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Dos Santos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2024 to 2026. Outside of his advisor role, he works as a delivery driver for Amazon Flex and Shipt. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to guide investment decisions.

Jimmy Laffiteau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 66, 65, and 63 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Michel Laffite LLC, a consulting business, and is a member of the online retail platform Poshmark. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process.

William Nichols is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley since 2013. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Nichols teaches a financial planning course titled "Blueprint for Financial Success" at Emory University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Minervini is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 1997. Merrill, along 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mitchell Siegel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2023. He partners with Fidelity's high-net-worth clients and families to provide tailored financial planning and wealth strategies. Prior to his current role, Mitchell held several positions at Fidelity, including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Trade Execution Specialist III. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Retirement Services Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2019. Mitchell holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. He is married and recently welcomed his first child, experiences that have deepened his appreciation for long-term financial planning. Outside of work, Mitchell enjoys baseball, football, tennis, social events with friends, and is a pet owner.

Candace Mills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milton, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Merrill and CUNA Mutual Group. She is also involved in Georgia's Own Investment and Retirement Services, an investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Jessica Ciupuliga is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, with a brief tenure at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and investment models.

Jordan Loshy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Duluth, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2013, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his financial advisory role, Jordan assists with audio and video production for sporting events through MING ENTERTAINMENT. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm utilizes research and analytics to support portfolio construction and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shelly Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations, while generally acting in an advisory capacity rather than as a fiduciary unless specifically engaged.

David Shaw is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Johns Creek, GA. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James and Blueprint Wealth Solutions. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Busy Mimi LLC, a company focused on expense management. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies under various program structures.

Alison Johnson is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2018. She engages families in a holistic manner, connecting their broader life circumstances to their long-term financial well-being. Her career at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, beginning as a Financial Representative in 2006. She advanced through roles including Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before her current position. This progression reflects her extensive experience in wealth planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional role, Alison's personal interests include attending concerts, exploring culinary experiences, playing golf and tennis, traveling, and parenthood.

Charles Ikner is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of client focus areas including education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mr. Ikner has over six years of banking experience and more than eight years of business and management experience. He holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University System of Georgia and is proficient in both English and Spanish. Beyond his professional commitments, Charles enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, cooking, football, hiking, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling. His mission is to provide personalized financial guidance that helps individuals and families make confident decisions, build lasting wealth, and achieve their most important goals.

Sarah Peters is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Peters is also involved in the management and operations of investment-related products. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

Jairus Bethel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in various roles including at ProCare Therapy, Primerica, and served five years in the United States Navy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Terence Dowling is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes nine years at Country Capital Management Company and four years at Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Glenn Williams is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Atlanta, GA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he spent 21 years with Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. He is also president of U.S. Planning Group, Inc., where he supervises and provides coaching for registered representatives and investment adviser representatives. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a comprehensive range of investment solutions supported by proprietary tools and third-party resources.

Elizabeth Sims is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Alpharetta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advisory work, she owns Wanderlust! Experiences, a company that plans exclusive travel experiences for small groups, and serves as president of the Glenridge Estates HOA in Atlanta. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

William Metzner is a CFP® professional at Equitable Advisors with eight years of experience in financial advisory roles. His career includes seven years at Stifel Independent Advisors and prior positions at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and Stifel. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessment and uses a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory models for investment management.

Deacon Broda is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025 after working in logistics and completing his education. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, employing proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.