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.

Zachary Phillips is a financial advisor with LVZ, Inc. in Clarkesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and NEXT Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member on the Clarkesville Planning Commission. LVZ, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis combined with a top-down review of economic and social trends, offering portfolios in Classic and Specialty styles primarily through ETFs, mutual funds, and related vehicles.

Alexander Andrews is a financial advisor with First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent several years with First Citizens Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally assists with his wife's e-commerce business, which sells products on eBay. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. provides sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipalities. The firm employs model-based, multi-asset class portfolios using a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with a focus on discretionary investment management and strategic asset allocation.

John Essigman is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc. in Cleveland, GA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Moors & Cabot in 2022, he held roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, PRUCO Securities, LLC, and operated his own advisory firms from 2008 to 2020. He serves as Treasurer and Bookkeeper for the White County Rotary Club, a nonprofit civic organization. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients, employing a variety of analytic approaches and offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm serves a broad client base and utilizes third-party sub-advisors and wrap programs to implement strategies.

Troy Webb is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia. Additionally, Webb is the owner of Personal Data Bank, Inc., which focuses on the development and protection of algorithms, designs, and programming. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm combines strategic and tactical investment approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by an Investment Management & Research team.

Caleb Stokes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and South State Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Duncan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Cetera entities since 2017 and previously with AIG Advisor Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Anthony Dalton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Dini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services, where he worked for a combined 16 years. He has also managed a business entity, Dini Enterprises Inc., unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with capabilities that include both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.

Richard Kimpling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he co-manages day-to-day ownership of office space through Brick Howser LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Russillo Jr. is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC, with 33 years of experience in the financial industry. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and oversees an online sports cards and memorabilia business. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. Their investment approach includes using asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Raymond Bardoul is a financial professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 63 designation and has prior experience at Massmutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, Inc., and operated Bardoul & Associates, Inc. for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent selling life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management services and investment programs through discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by affiliated and third-party managers.

Byron Young is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 10 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Byron Young & Associates, LLC, an insurance sales business focused on insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and utilizes various tools to build portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Carlos Vazquez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with a family hunting club, assisting with dues collection and budget management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and provides affiliated mutual funds, tax-efficient services, and securities-based lending options.

Johnny Burkett III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent nine years at Invest Financial Corporation. Burkett also has a long tenure with United Community Bank dating back to 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Christopher Greene is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cleveland, GA, where he has worked since 2005, totaling 21 years at the firm and 20 years of industry experience overall. Outside of advising, he manages eBay sales as a home-based business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Kerri Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at INVEST Financial Corporation and United Community Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a city councilman for Baldwin, GA, and operates a home-based bakery business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Neil Reems is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Hopes Landing Homeowners Association and participates on the finance committee for Level Grove Baptist Church, where he provides financial analysis and budget oversight. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and a multi-manager platform with extensive program options.

Steven Chafin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously held a position at ZinBurger and Wine Bar. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Nicholas Pruner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cornelia, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. He serves as an ambassador for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, where he mentors new members and participates in community events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large national network of advisors and branches.