Jesse Li is a CFP® professional at Creative Planning with experience beginning in 2022. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory and PNC Bank. He has an academic background from the University of Georgia and South Forsyth High School. 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 focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Matthew Broom is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Corient in Atlanta, GA, and has six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at CI Brightworth Private Wealth, Forward Focus Financial Planning, and seven years with Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach, combining in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and employs risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Mojoyeoluwa Oni is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Prior to this role, Oni held positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co., MIO Partners, and Ernst & Young LLP. Oni is based in Atlanta, GA. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on financial planning, investment recommendations, and annual account reviews without exercising discretionary trading authority. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and serves individual clients through standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools.

Frederick Dais is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he worked at Allstate Insurance Co and The Days Group from 2017 to 2025, and at PwC from 2011 to 2017. He is based in Marietta, GA. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs utilizing model portfolios managed by an internal Investment Management Team.

Samuel Renken is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a board member of the Hambidge Center, an organization offering residencies and workshops in the visual and culinary arts. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs using a range of model portfolios and technology-driven solutions.

Nathaniel Corbitt is a financial advisor at Corient in Atlanta, GA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentials. Prior to his current role at Corient, he worked for CI Brightworth Private Wealth for 12 years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investment options where appropriate.

Zachary Cathey is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Truist Advisory Services and its affiliated firms since 2016, including time at BB&T Securities prior to its integration into Truist. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, leveraging third-party platforms and manager relationships to support its AMC Advantage program and fiduciary services.

Kent Hammond is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. He is currently with HB Wealth in Atlanta, GA, and has prior experience at Homrich Berg, Inlight Wealth Management, and Berman Capital Advisors. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across various public and private investment strategies and offers outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) and institutional advisory services.

Christopher Blackmon is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Atlanta, GA. He previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Commonwealth Financial Network. Blackmon is also part-owner and manager of Biggers Blackmon LLC, where he provides tax planning and preparation services. Mercer Global Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and provides a range of implementation options including ETFs and separate accounts.

Tyler Gerling is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2018, following six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized services such as Private Family Office programs and Financial Wellness initiatives, utilizing strategic allocation models and a range of fee and platform options.

John Margeson Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services since 2015. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and proprietary research tools.

Samuel Grant is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He currently works at HB Wealth and previously spent 15 years at SG Financial Advisors, LLC. Grant has ownership in various rental properties outside of his advisory work. HB Wealth Management provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis across a range of public and private strategies.

Joseph Galunas is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Creative Planning, joining the firm in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Capital Group Private Client Services and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $217 billion in client assets. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches and offers a broad range of retirement plan services supported by affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping entities.

Steven Restifo is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2004, with a brief period from 2007 to 2009 at Stanford Group Company. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Hemp Energy, a non-investment business. Oppenheimer serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse investment programs and combines discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services across various portfolio types, maintaining custody of client assets while operating its broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

Emily Bentley is a financial advisor at HB Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 15 years. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser that 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 employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment process across various public and private strategies and offers discretionary portfolio management and outsourced chief investment officer services.

Clifford England Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 1999 and also serves as an agent with Agia, where he works with non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Antony Barber is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in helping Medicare beneficiaries select health plans and also manages rental properties. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Steven Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he has held roles in diverse fields including food service and business systems. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering investment recommendations and annual financial reviews while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Kwabena Leek is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Nationwide Investment Services Corp, and Cambridge Investment Research. Primerica Advisors operates under Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various investment vehicles.

Steven Napier is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. His prior roles include positions at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, among others. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 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, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, charitable organizations, and municipal clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services.