Nicole Caron is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Her previous roles include positions at Gratus Capital, Mercer Advisors, and Atlanta Financial Associates. Outside of financial advising, she owns and operates a business selling sewing products and is also an author of children’s books. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Anupama Singh is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked at Redfin Corporation since 2022 and is involved in estate planning services through LSPN Pro, LLC and Legacy Shield Solutions Inc. Singh also participates as an independent agent with Redfin, assisting with real estate activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Carolyn Burgin is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Sandy Springs, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has previously worked at TruOak Financial Partners LLC, Apogee Financial Partners, MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and AXA Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, she is involved with CRT Legacy Treasures LLC, a venture focused on locating unclaimed assets in Georgia and surrounding states. Equity Services, Inc. provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently employs third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and features both discretionary and non-discretionary client programs.

Ralph Watson III is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Goldman Sachs, Raymond James Financial Services, and United Capital Financial Advisers. He serves as a finance and investment committee member for the nonprofit Pinewood Preparatory. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by affiliated sub-advisory arrangements and integrated platform solutions.

Joshua Loud is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant golf coach at The Lovett School, chairs the Cobb Young Professionals committee, and is a board member of The Extension, a nonprofit supporting adults overcoming addiction. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage services, financial planning, consulting, and multiple wrap and advisory programs, with investment advice delivered through both in-house and third-party managers.

Kisha Madison is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial LLC, Invest Financial Corporation, and Waddell & Reed. In addition to her advisory work, Madison is employed as a registered respiratory therapist at Emory. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an IAR-driven model that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with an open-architecture approach integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Cardell Porter is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Suntrust Investment Services. Outside of finance, he owns PORTER WAY LLC, a business focused on photography, sneaker reselling, and travel vlogging. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by inter-affiliate integration and AI-enabled research tools.

Julian Koeneman is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services based in Atlanta, GA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Core States Inc. He also has experience in academic roles at the University of South Carolina. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by specialized services such as Private Family Office, Executive Wealth programs, and access to Alternative Investments, leveraging extensive resources within the broader Goldman Sachs network.

Paul Dean is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Equity Services, he worked at TruOak Financial Partners LLC, Apogee Financial Partners, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Dean serves as the music director for the Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church choir in Duluth, GA. Equity Services, Inc., also known as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Michael Walls is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. since 2012. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a notable focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) programs. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-led consulting, and portfolio management through various model portfolios and utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team alongside third-party managers.

Andrew Hill is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hightower Advisors. He has held roles at HighTower Securities, SunTrust Advisory Services, and Suntrust Investment Services, with nearly two decades at the latter. Outside of his advisory practice, he is involved in the periodic maintenance of a personal second home. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Dillon Pollack is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for seven years. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, applying a fiduciary standard to its registered investment adviser services.

Victor Martinez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with Empower Advisory Group. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, Ally Financial, and Fidelity Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he drives as an independent contractor for Uber. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Stacy Lewis is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2020. Prior to joining Creative Planning, she worked at Truewealth, LLC (FNA Windham Brannon) from 2014 to 2020. She is a board member of Catholic Education of North Georgia, Inc. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process with an emphasis on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting and other techniques, and offers integrated retirement plan services and affiliated legal and trust businesses.

Jeremy Toothman is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Milton, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Woodbury Financial Services. CWM, LLC, where he also holds operational roles, is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $50 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrating technology partnerships with major custodians.

Neil Holmes is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rockefeller & Co LLC since 2019 and previously at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey from 2016 to 2019. 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.

William Mckinney is a financial advisor with HB Wealth in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gratus Capital, RSM US Wealth Management, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Carroll Financial Associates. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence across public and private investment strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Jaron Grounds is a financial advisor at William Blair with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at William Blair since 2018. Prior to joining William Blair, he was employed at DICK's Sporting Goods and Overtime Athletics, and he also spent time at Kennesaw State University. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and provides access to proprietary models, third-party sub-managers, and private investment opportunities.

Michael Palmer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company throughout his career. Palmer serves on nonprofit and industry boards and is involved in behavioral coaching through his own firm, MGP Coaching, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Matthew Childs is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has been involved with Kestra Investment Services since 2008 as well as managing his own firm, Childs Company, since 2001. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on advisory boards and nonprofit boards, including The Intersect Group and Corners Outreach. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.