Russell Beasley is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Financial Designs since 2017 and previously spent eight years at Legend Advisory, LLC and one year at BB&T Investment Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Beasley serves as a math teacher at Foothills Charter School and operates a tax preparation service. Creative Financial Designs serves individual clients, corporate and institutional clients, and employer retirement plans, offering investment management and financial planning across various platforms. The firm uses asset-class model allocations and risk objectives to structure portfolios, supported by third-party research and an Executive Investment Committee.

Jeffrey Falke is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, Fortis Group Advisors, LLC, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Secretary of the Advisory Board for Atlantic Care Center, a nonprofit charity. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with customized investment strategies, often utilizing third-party managers, and is notable for its integration with affiliated financial entities and insurance-linked account management.

Kelly Finger is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. since 2010 and First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. since 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, institutional accounts, and municipal entities. The firm manages approximately $167 million on a discretionary basis through a multi-team platform of 33 advisors, offering global, multi-asset model portfolios across various implementation frameworks.

Rodney Nock is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fahnestock & Co. Inc. for 23 years and spent 8 years at CIBC World Markets Corp. prior to that. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Deborah Dorman is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. and National Financial Services Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Equity Services since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Deborah provides pet care services, including feeding and walking animals and cleaning stalls. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm provides multiple advisory platforms, often utilizing third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages a substantial amount of both discretionary and non-discretionary client assets.

Cody Wilson is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Guardian Life’s affiliate, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses by offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, leveraging proprietary programs and third-party platforms to tailor client relationships.

Donavan Layton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lavonia, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Layton Holdings LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Cheek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the University of Georgia for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sonya Legg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a candidate for county probate judge and serves as treasurer for Savannah River Productions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and affiliations.

William Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Royston, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2024 and also has experience working with Gwinnett County since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a family farm based in Royston. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Taylor Hill is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities. Previously, Hill worked in the restaurant industry, including roles at Hammerheads Seafood Bar and Local Kitchen and Tap. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based analyses across various financial topics. The firm offers these planning services either as one-time or ongoing engagements and integrates planning with managed-account programs without discretionary trading authority.

Jennifer Hughes Murdock is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She is a co-owner of Lake Hartwell Kitchen & Design, a cabinet and countertop business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

John Osley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hartwell, GA, where he has worked since 2016. He has 10 years of industry experience. Outside of advising, he is involved in residential rentals through ownership and management of rental properties. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Andrea Bradford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and the broader Cetera organization since 2023. Outside of her advisory work, Bradford is involved in the performing arts as the managing director and president of Savannah River Productions, a nonprofit theatre group in Northeast Georgia, and she serves as a choir director and pianist for local United Methodist churches. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services across multiple program structures, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor at Advocacy Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Advocacy Wealth Management and Armís Advisers LLC. Outside of advisory services, he serves as an agent for Forge Consulting LLC, an insurance agency affiliated with his firm. Advocacy Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team firm that provides wealth management services.