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.

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.

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.

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.

Philip Wilson is the principal of Wilson Financial Group in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 63 license with 35 years of industry experience. He has led Wilson Financial Group since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of the Sandy Shores Association and is a board member of Elevate Community Church. Wilson Financial Group provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, modern portfolio theory-based approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual stocks and insurance products as appropriate.

Kurt Weselius is the sole advisor at Dublin Wealth Management, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has led Dublin Wealth Management since its founding in 2010. Dublin Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, including sovereign funds, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. The firm manages approximately $15.6 million in discretionary assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary supervision, utilizing third-party custodians and adhering to formal compliance and trading policies.

Donie Carlson is a financial advisor at Greybox Investments with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Carlson has been involved with Albemarle Corporation, Martin Farm, and Rockhouse, LLC, entities related to his family farm, where he participates in operational responsibilities outside of trading hours. Greybox Investments provides portfolio and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a quantitative multi-factor approach combined with fundamental analysis to construct equity strategies and offers customized solutions without using hedge funds or structured products.

Jesse Zora is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and has been with Zora Financial since 2014. He serves on the board of directors for Seabed, Inc., a closely held family farm in Marion Junction, AL. Zora Financial serves individual households—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients—and sponsors of employer retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers a range of planning and advisory services.

Ross Kennedy is a financial advisor at Zora Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Zora Financial since 2016. Zora Financial provides comprehensive financial planning, investment supervisory services, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes a planning-first approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers educational workshops and tailored financial planning services for various client segments.

Ryan Weiss is a financial advisor at Ballast Wealth LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at DMC Group, LLC for 11 years and has managed Ballast Wealth since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Wei(ss), LLC and Three Axis Capital, LLC, both real estate investment entities. Ballast Wealth LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm focuses on customized, equity-centric portfolios and employs a primarily long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis.

Nicholette Hamel is a financial advisor at Dougherty Investment Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Schwend and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Prior to her advisory roles, she was employed at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for seven years. Dougherty Investment Advisors is a team-based firm managing approximately $114 million for around 180 clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, using fundamental analysis to construct portfolios that include equities, debt securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and government securities.

William Chappell is a CFP® professional at BrightHaven Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining BrightHaven in 2026, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and held positions at the University of South Alabama and Colliers International. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Chop & Roll LLC, a commercial kitchen rental business. BrightHaven Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs a high-conviction equity strategy focused on concentrated portfolios of companies with durable competitive advantages, integrating fundamental research with technical analysis to manage risk and customize portfolios.

Roy Rumbley is a financial advisor with Ballast Wealth LLC in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with DMC Group, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole member of Rumbley Capital Management LLC, a non-investment-related business. Ballast Wealth LLC provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm constructs customized, primarily equity-focused portfolios and emphasizes continuous personal contact with clients through a long-term investment approach incorporating fundamental and technical analysis.

Kenneth Carlson is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Greybox Investments in Birmingham, AL. He has worked at DMC Group, LLC since 2015 and maintains active roles in several family-owned businesses, including Albemarle Corporation, Martin Farm, and Rockhouse, LLC, where he contributes to farm operations outside of trading hours. Greybox Investments provides portfolio and wealth management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and other registered investment advisers, using a quantitative multi-factor investment approach combined with fundamental analysis. The firm offers customized single-sleeve models to other RIAs and focuses on forward-looking risk and return estimates while avoiding hedge funds and structured products.

Courtney Lankford is an advisor at Mag Cap with a Series 65 designation and experience that includes roles at Magnolia Capital Advisors, BBVA, and Movement Mortgage. She is also a licensed independent insurance agent. Mag Cap is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.69 billion and serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and estates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a range of investment strategies and instruments.

Michael Stone is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, and has previously worked at M&A Securities Group, Inc., Porter White Capital, LLC, and Spearhead Capital, LLC. Stone serves on the Alabama Symphony Orchestra Endowment Board. Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, fiduciary retirement-plan and institutional services, and fee-based financial planning to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $748 million for about 90 clients, focusing on asset allocation and long-term buy-and-hold strategies using an open-architecture mix of mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed-income securities.

Ross Walker is a financial advisor at Porter White Investment Advisors, Inc. in Birmingham, AL, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of experience. He joined Porter White in 2020 after four years at Wofford College. Porter White Investment Advisors provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and institutional consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm employs an open-architecture, asset-allocation driven investment approach focused on long-term buy-and-hold strategies, periodic rebalancing, and simulation analysis.