Kristofer Funkhouser is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. He serves on the Investment Committee Board of Christ the King School, a Catholic school in Atlanta, where he participates in reviewing endowment fund allocations and manager selections. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, to deliver its AMC Advantage manager-selection program.

David Rabinowitz is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Atlanta, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2021 and has prior experience with Bb&T Securities and Scott & Stringfellow. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program implemented through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Cameron Carty is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2025, following a ten-year tenure at T. Rowe Price. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches and a range of retirement plan services.

Nicholas Ruggiero is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various divisions of Truist as well as Regions Bank and Bankers Life. His previous experience includes roles outside of finance in construction services. 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 uses a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements, and integrates inter-affiliate services including a broker-dealer and banking affiliates.

Temprance Berry is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Lawrenceville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2022, Berry worked at Fifth Third Bank starting in 2019 and previously spent eleven years at Bed Bath and Beyond. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and an integrated platform involving National Financial Services and Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Jennifer Bachelor is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Homrich Berg since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at Compass Financial Consulting, LLC. She is based in Alpharetta, GA, and holds a Series 63 license. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services, employing a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence across a variety of public and private investment strategies.

Katherine Lobe is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with SPC, where she has worked since 2014. She has 17 years of industry experience, including time at Sigma Financial Corporation. She also operates Lobe Financial Services, LLC. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering strategies based on client suitability through discretionary and nondiscretionary arrangements.

Wan Yin Tan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Tan's work history includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016, as well as involvement with Prime Horizon Enterprises Inc and NARSSA. Outside of financial advising, Tan participates as a certified member of NARSSA, generating Social Security reports for financial planning purposes, and is engaged in skincare product purchasing through a separate business activity. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach to investment advisory services, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

William Mcknight is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at Kays Financial Advisory Corporation for 21 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor of financial planning at the University of Florida, Southern New Hampshire University, and the University of Maryland Global Campus. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified portfolios and offers a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Shafi Q Ahmadi is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Crowe LLP, and Emory Alliance Credit Union. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting with oversight from its Investment Advisory Group and CIO, employing third-party platforms and AI-enabled equity research tools in its investment approach.

Joy Bell is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored strategies using proprietary analytics and a range of advisory services within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Anthony Hosfeld is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Advocacy Wealth Management for eight years and Triad Hybrid Solutions for seven years. Hosfeld is also the owner of William and Wade Wealth, LLC. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering advisory services through multiple program models and utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

David Mays is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2021, following previous roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and related entities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, plan sponsor fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Joseph Stallings is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019 and was previously with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied from 2015 to 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging strategic allocation models and a range of advisory platforms integrated within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Austin Ralph Charriez is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has a diverse background including roles at Lululemon Athletica and Nazareth College. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment solutions through integrated teams and proprietary tools, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs network for expanded product access and specialized services.

Stephanie Atli is a CFP® professional with over a decade of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. She has worked at Osaic Wealth and EMICO Advisory Services since 2023 and previously spent ten years at Strategic Benefits Advisors. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services through multiple program models and collaborates with third-party platforms and managers.

Stephen Roegge Jr. is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Creative Planning with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously held roles at Sage Mountain Advisors, Cladding & Component Solutions, and C2 Education. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a financial analyst for his family’s manufacturing business specializing in composite metal panel systems. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing roughly $295.6 billion in client assets.

Connor Carlis is a CFP® professional at HB Wealth with six years of experience at the firm and a prior four years at Ernst & Young, LLP. He is based in Atlanta, GA. HB Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporate entities, foundations, family offices, institutional clients, and investment companies. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment process across public and private strategies and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, outsourced chief investment officer solutions, and advisory services.

Rocky Francis is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent eight years with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and offers a range of tailored services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management within a large integrated financial group.

Jeffrey Chasman is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services and its predecessor firms since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CFO of Innovative Hitting, LLC, a company that develops and sells baseball and softball batting training aids. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, with an operating structure integrated across affiliated broker-dealer and banking entities.