Tracey Gordineer is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal of Blossom Balance LLC in Gainesville, GA. She has worked at Paramount Investment Advisors and North Georgia Accounting, among other firms. Gordineer is also CEO of Blossom Balance Tax LLC and COO of CASCFO Advisory, where she manages tax preparation services and provides business development for tax and accounting staffing firms. Blossom Balance LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, using strategies such as strategic asset allocation and dollar-cost averaging. The firm integrates tax and accounting services through an affiliated company, providing clients with flexible options tailored to their financial goals.

William Griffin is the sole advisor at W.A. Griffin Financial Services Inc. in Gainesville, GA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation. Additionally, he is licensed to sell term life insurance and fixed annuities. W.A. Griffin Financial Services Inc. provides discretionary asset management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate/business clients. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and customizes investment programs based on client goals, with regular account reviews and a range of strategies including option writing and margin use.

Carson Bennett is a financial advisor at ReliaStar Capital Management, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with ReliaStar since 2012. Bennett is also a licensed independent insurance agent, selling life insurance and fixed annuities. ReliaStar Capital Management provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, utilizing third-party model managers through a managed-account program. The firm emphasizes due diligence and periodic reviews of managers and supports clients through educational seminars and workshops.

Amy Amorosso is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. She is a minority partner and employee at Michael L. Ball, CPA, LLC, where she divides her time between accounting services and investment advisory work. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation services. Their investment approach is long-term and asset-allocation driven, utilizing passively managed mutual funds and written investment policy statements.

Christopher Beauchamp is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Stribling-Whalen Financial Group since 2020 and previously at Raymond James Financial Services and Northeast Georgia Health System. Stribling-Whalen Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and other entities with personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and business consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds and can act in a manager-of-managers capacity by selecting and monitoring external managers.

John Bennett is a financial advisor with ReliaStar Capital Management, Inc. and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with ReliaStar since 2012. He is also president of Bennett Financial Group and part owner of Dawson CrossFit. ReliaStar Capital Management provides financial planning and portfolio management for individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts, utilizing third-party model managers through AEWealthManagement’s managed-account program with a focus on due diligence and long-term investment strategies.

Brian Whalen is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing before founding Stribling-Whalen Financial Group, where he currently serves as principal. Whalen is also a board member of the North Georgia Community Foundation, where he participates on the investment committee. Stribling-Whalen Financial Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, foundations, and qualified retirement plans with personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and business consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios using ETFs and mutual funds, and it can also recommend and monitor external managers while providing services to both individual and institutional clients.

Colby James is a financial advisor with JT Stratford, LLC in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and incorporates third-party models and emerging technology to support client portfolios.

Bryan Hogan is a financial advisor with JT Stratford, LLC in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with JT Stratford since 2010 and has prior experience at J.T. Stratford Advisors, Triad Advisors, and Stratford Consumer Services, where he also serves as Assistant Vice President in insurance sales. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diverse investment approach, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and integrates fundamental, technical, and charting analysis with access to alternative investments and emerging technologies.

Travis Echols is a financial advisor at JT Stratford, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Echols Financial Services for 18 years before joining JT Stratford in 2022. JT Stratford, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $815 million for over 1,150 clients through a 14-person team, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party model portfolios and sub-advisory strategies.

Amanda Bruner is a financial advisor at JT Stratford, LLC in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Fiduciary Capital Stratford, LLC since 2014. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of strategies from long-term buy-and-hold to active trading, incorporating fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and also offers access to alternative and private investment vehicles.

Palmer Ferguson is a financial advisor at JT Stratford, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining JT Stratford, he held positions at Lincare, Vector Marketing, United Parcel Service, and served in the Northeastern Judicial Circuit of Georgia. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of strategies from long-term buy-and-hold to active trading and incorporates technology such as AI tools to support research and operations.

Augustus Hames is a financial advisor at JT Stratford, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at BFC Planning, Inc. and Securities Management & Research. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a deacon at Christ Presbyterian Church. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model-portfolio solutions, and sub-advisory arrangements, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and emerging technology to support research and operations.

Stacy Eaton is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Square, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, Eaton worked for six years at Bellwether Investment Group, LLC. Capital Square provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, foundations, and endowments. The firm offers retirement planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailoring portfolios through diversified asset allocation and utilizing strategies such as margin, options, and third-party managers when appropriate.

Mark Gibbs is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at JT Stratford, LLC. He previously operated Gibbs Financial Services, PC for 11 years and has been with Fiduciary Capital Stratford, LLC since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed CPA in Georgia and provides tax preparation and accounting services to a client base of approximately 50 individuals. JT Stratford, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, providing clients access to traditional and alternative investment vehicles, with a focus on ongoing account monitoring and the use of emerging technologies.

Edwin Robins is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He is a partner at JT Stratford, LLC and has held roles at several firms, including Colhoun, Robins, Davenport & Company and Triad Advisors, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Robins serves on the board of Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company and is involved in committee work at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers access to alternative and private investments, while integrating emerging technology to support research and operations.

Dwayne Ferguson is a financial advisor with JT Stratford, LLC in Gainesville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with JT Stratford since 2010, previously working at Silver Oak Securities and Triad Advisors. Ferguson is also president and agent of an insurance agency and serves as a member of a management consulting firm. JT Stratford provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of strategies from long-term buy-and-hold to active trading, offers access to alternative investments, and integrates emerging technology and third-party resources to support client portfolios.

James Davenport is a financial advisor with Jt Stratford, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 23 years and briefly at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. Davenport is also a partner in Colhoun Robins Davenport & Co, LLC, where he is involved in insurance and employee benefits. Jt Stratford, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $815 million across a 14-person advisory team, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party model portfolios and sub-advisory strategies.

Hunter Parker is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at JT Stratford, LLC since 2021 and has prior experience at Triad Advisors LLC, Onsyte Performance, Forrester Manufacturing, Outdoor Environments, and Yonah Mountain Vineyards. JT Stratford, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $815 million for roughly 1,151 clients through a 14-person advisory team, offering portfolio management, financial planning, employer retirement plan services, and access to model portfolios and sub-advisory strategies.

James Eggers is a financial advisor at JT Stratford, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has worked previously at Avantax Advisory Services and Smith Leonard PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Tanglewood Pizza Company, LLC, a full-service restaurant where he handles bookkeeping and tax filings. JT Stratford, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers access to alternative investments, while incorporating technology and third-party resources to support portfolio management and client service.