Jordan Taylor is an independent financial advisor at Core Planning. Before entering the independent space, he worked at firms including Edward Jones and Northwestern Mutual. Jordan provides fee-based financial planning and wealth management services to individuals, couples/families, retirement plans, and business entities, offering customized investment strategies, detailed financial planning and education, and advisory support tailored to each client's goals, risk tolerance, and financial psychology/behaviors.

David Hayes is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional dedicated to helping families and professionals build clarity and confidence in their financial lives. With a background that blends personal integrity, practical experience, and a passion for serving others, David provides clients with a comprehensive approach to wealth management, retirement planning, and financial decision-making. After graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he also played baseball, David began his career in youth ministry and medical sales before finding his true calling in financial planning. Drawing on his diverse experiences, he is proficient at breaking down complex financial topics into clear, actionable strategies that empower clients to make well-informed choices. David works closely with clients to craft personalized plans that address every stage of life, from growing wealth to preserving it for future generations. His practice is built on long-term relationships, conservative and thoughtful planning, and a commitment to putting clients’ best interests first. Outside the office, David and his wife, Frances, are raising their three children—Lawson, Sally Beth, and John David. They enjoy serving in their church community, spending time with friends and family, and making the most of life’s simple joys, whether at a tailgate, on the beach, or in their neighborhood. Schedule a meeting with me here! https://calendly.com/davidhayescfp/30min?month=2026-06

Sean Forbes is a retirement plan advisor at Navigate 401K with a focus on helping small business owners design and manage 401(k) plans that work for both their company and their employees. Sean started his career at Vestwell, a national recordkeeper, where he worked with employers of all sizes and developed a deep appreciation for what retirement planning looks like from the ground up. He later joined Meridiem Advisory Group as part of a dedicated retirement advisory team, focusing on participant education, financial wellness, and plan design. At Navigate 401K, Sean works closely with small businesses to simplify the retirement plan process—handling everything from plan design and onboarding to participant education and one-on-one financial guidance. He also serves individual clients through the firm's TrailGuide program, bringing the same personalized approach to people planning for retirement outside of an employer plan. Sean holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation and the Nonqualified Plan Consultant (NQPC) credential. His goal is straightforward: make sure every business owner and employee feels confident about their retirement.

Tyler Reeves is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Plimsoll Financial Planning, LLC in Hoover, AL. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and ownership of PFP Brokerage, LLC, where he sells life and health insurance. Plimsoll Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individual and business clients with a goals-based financial planning process. The firm offers flat annual planning fees and bundled planning-plus-investing services, implementing investment portfolios through third-party managers.

Frank Cade is the principal advisor at Cade Wealth Management LLC in Birmingham, AL, with nine years of industry experience. Before founding Cade Wealth Management in 2022, he worked at Forager Capital Management, LLC for six years. He is also a partner at Cade Crenshaw & Associates, P.C., an accounting firm. Cade Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary asset management and ERISA plan services, using fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor investment programs to client goals and risk tolerance.

David Clark is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory. He is the principal advisor at DMC Wealth Management, LLC in Birmingham, AL, where he has worked since 2012, including through prior affiliations. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Clark is licensed as an independent insurance agent. DMC Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plans. The firm constructs portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, with tailored allocations based on client objectives, and also advises on pooled and private investment vehicles for qualified clients.

Scott Sutton is a financial advisor with Sutton Financial Group in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Proequities Inc and has been affiliated with Business Planning Inc since 2010, where he serves as an employee involved in employee benefit consulting and third-party administration. Sutton also maintains a non-practicing CPA license. Sutton Financial Group provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $65 million in assets across about 158 client relationships, employing a generally long-term investment approach using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and formal reviews.

Brian Anderson is the sole advisor at Anderson Asset Management in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has managed Anderson Asset Management since 2011 and has served as investment manager for Weybridge Capital Partners GP, LLC since 2013. Anderson Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, and manages a private pooled investment vehicle. The firm creates customized portfolios based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, employing fundamental analysis and a combination of long- and short-term strategies, with portfolio rebalancing as market conditions change.

Jessie Mc Carley is a financial advisor with 1st & 3rd Investments LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously served 14 years in the United States Marine Corps and currently works as a commercial airline pilot for Delta Air Lines. 1st & 3rd Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental security research with technical analysis and proprietary pricing inputs, offering a range of strategies from long-term investing to active trading and market timing.

Wil Dedmon is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Krowten Equities, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Regions Bank, Capital Advisors, Inc., Doucet Asset Management LLC, and DMC Group, LLC. Krowten Equities provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a fundamental, largely long-term investment approach that incorporates individual stocks, mutual funds, ETFs, and may employ derivatives and structured products within managed accounts.

Breland Booth is the principal of Booth Financial, an independent registered investment adviser based in Birmingham, AL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Booth Financial, Booth worked at Timberchase Financial and ProEquities, and he also served as a business consultant at Valley Tax Partners, where he assists with tax preparation and business growth strategies. Booth Financial manages approximately $43 million for about 40 clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on tailored investment management using strategic asset allocation with passive index funds and ETFs, offering comprehensive financial and business planning services as well as employee-benefits optimization.

Joseph Aultman Jr. is the sole advisor at Still Waters Investment Strategies LLC in Birmingham, AL. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Truist Securities, Inc. and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. Still Waters Investment Strategies LLC provides discretionary investment management for pooled or institutional mandates as well as financial planning and individual account management for clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs semi-automated, rules-based quantitative models combined with human oversight to manage and rebalance portfolios on a discretionary basis.

John Kirby is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Dreamwork Financial Group, an independent firm based in Birmingham, AL, since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Swiggity, LLC, a beverage manufacturing business, where he provides advice to the Chief Brand Officer and sales team. DreamWork Financial Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, including the use of derivatives and options strategies, and manages assets in-house with a focus on tailored investment policies and comprehensive reporting.

Jeffrey Florio is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Old Oak Advisors, LLC since 2011. Based in Vestavia Hills, AL, he focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. Old Oak Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals and participant-directed retirement plans, managing approximately $16.3 million for around 47 clients. The firm provides tailored Investment Policy Statements, ongoing portfolio monitoring, and co-fiduciary services for plan sponsors, and employs a range of investment strategies including mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, REITs, hedge funds, and derivatives through its distinct Alpha Strategy.

Donald Pierini Jr. is an advisor at Diversified Global Investment Strategies, LLC in Birmingham, AL, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Diversified Global Investment Strategies and Raymond James Financial Services since 2016. Pierini also serves as CEO and proprietor of his firm, providing financial services and qualified retirement plan management. Diversified Global Investment Strategies, LLC serves individuals, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, and nonprofit organizations with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a consultative, team-based approach and utilizes strategic asset allocation models, combining tax-efficient ETFs and mutual funds across accounts, while offering clients access to brokerage, insurance, and separately managed accounts through Raymond James.

Harrison Self is a financial advisor at Legacy Capital Partners LLC in Birmingham, AL. He holds a Series 65 designation and has professional experience in infrastructure development since 2025. Prior to that, he worked for Auburn University and Briarwood Christian School. Legacy Capital Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to individual clients. The firm employs a fundamental-analysis approach and diversified strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and approved options.

I am Jessica McDonald, a financial advisor and owner of Southern Wealth Builders, based in Birmingham, Alabama and accepting virtual clients. I know how it feels to experience financial uncertainty. I've been there, staring down at the myriad of possible paths, unsure of which one will lead to financial security and success. It's disconcerting and frustrating, and at times, it can feel as though your dreams are slipping away. Through my journey, I have armed myself with the knowledge and experience that can turn financial anxiety into financial empowerment. As a CFP® Professional, I've devoted my life to mastering the art of financial planning, learning how to distill complex financial concepts into practical, easy-to-understand strategies that cater to each individual's unique needs. Whether you're an athlete looking to capitalize on a lucrative sponsorship or NIL deal, a seasoned professional striving to make your money work harder for you, or a veteran preparing for a comfortable retirement, I've got you covered. I have helped numerous individuals, just like you, break free from their financial constraints and confidently stride towards their financial goals.

Jeffrey Wright is a financial advisor at Fish Creek Value Management, LLC in Leeds, Alabama, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Fish Creek since 2017, following a 13-year tenure at Regions Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-owned small business that buys and sells raw land, where he reviews and approves land transactions. Fish Creek Value Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, small corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented strategy that integrates fundamental analysis, technical methods, and selective use of derivatives, offering performance-based fee arrangements and serving a diverse client base including small corporate and nonprofit entities.

Ye Jung Shin is a financial advisor at Next Level Accounting, LLC based in Bessemer, Alabama, with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Next Level Accounting since 2021, alongside nearly two decades at Huner & Cyr, PC. Next Level Accounting, LLC provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consultations on tax and estate planning primarily to individual clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with diversified asset allocation, integrating tax-focused advice as part of its service offering.

Kendall Maddox is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, operating through MFP, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Birmingham, AL. He has been managing his own practice since 2006 and is also a licensed attorney in Alabama, focusing on estate planning and administration. MFP, LLC provides personalized investment advice and discretionary asset management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using primarily passively managed funds and combines legal and investment services under one practice, a distinctive feature among independent advisors.