Philipp Biechteler is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Suntrust Advisory Services, and GenSpring Family Offices. He serves as a trustee for the Fernbank Museum and the University of North Georgia, providing guidance related to their missions and visions. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, combining discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and leveraging third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Timothy Vanderver III is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2009. Outside of finance, he works occasionally as a casting agent and background extra in film and television productions. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, consulting, and retirement planning. The firm uses strategic and tactical asset allocation along with manager selection and various investment vehicles to construct client solutions.

Michael Ghioto is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Atlanta, GA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2005 and with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2004. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and fee-based advisory services along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supporting various account types and lending solutions.

Rodrick Sullivan is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Atlanta, GA. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Valic Financial Advisors, Allstate Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge fees to clients, differentiating its service model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Kristen Sario is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley for 13 years before joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022. 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 offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform.

Wei Li is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Services since 2006 and has been with Apogee Financial Partners since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, Wei Li owns CIMA Farms, which provides self-care equestrian boarding facilities in Georgia. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Kristol Luke is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Smyrna, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Truist in 2023, he worked at Raymond James & Associates for six years. He is also a commissioned Notary Public in Georgia. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary relationships, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

Eileen Kane is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Atlanta, GA. She previously worked at SunTrust Bank's advisory services before joining Capital Group, where she has been since 2018. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm uses a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System” and invests client assets through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative funds.

Paul Cimino is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Investment Management Services, Voya Investment Management, and TIAA-CREF. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Phillip De Golian is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2020, following prior roles at Carillon Fund Distributors, Raymond James and Associates, and Whatley & Company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing a broad suite of advisory, execution, and custody services.

Xiaotian Wang is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Atlanta, GA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has held positions at Rockefeller Capital Management, Burgiss, Colgate University, Bank of Hangzhou, and Wheaton College. 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 provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking services.

Eric Lyons is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2017, following a 12-year tenure at Sanford C. Bernstein. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside manager selection and various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Nicholas Coppola is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC. His prior roles include positions at Power Wealth Management, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., Kays Financial Advisory Corp., and Thompson Research. He also works part-time as a consultant providing research and analysis services in the utility industry through Henderson Ridge Consulting. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates under a Private Advisor model, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple asset classes while maintaining broker-dealer registration and capabilities in placement and investment banking services.

Jonathan Cohen is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in outside insurance sales, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small business owners, and non-profits, offering investment advisory along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm’s investment approach follows Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax-managed strategies implemented through various investment vehicles.

Sheila Jacobs is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with &PARTNERS since 2026. She previously worked for Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC between 2013 and 2026. Jacobs has authored three children’s books focused on savings and sharing, and she also teaches a course on the fundamentals of personal finance in Duluth, GA. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Megan Wu is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services based in Atlanta, GA. She holds a Series 66 designation and began her career with Goldman Sachs in 2026 following her graduation from the University of Rochester. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized programs and access to alternative investments, leveraging integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Robert Heisterberg Jr. is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. from 2015 to 2025. 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 provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Inka Ashley Lassen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Retirement Solutions and Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation since 2018, with prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight. The firm operates at scale with a large client base and focuses primarily on non-discretionary asset management rather than high-net-worth or standalone financial planning.

Peter Watt is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2016. Watt serves as a trustee and manager of several family investment trusts, including acting as trustee and financial advisor for his son’s trust. Oppenheimer provides advisory and execution services to individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning programs. The firm employs varied investment approaches across equity, balanced, and fixed income strategies, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Mignon Payne is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and Transamerica Retirement Solutions since 2013. Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice programs that include managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations. The firm utilizes proprietary software and model asset allocations from Morningstar Investment Management to personalize retirement planning and portfolio construction.