Robert Moody is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Compass Advisors LLC, an independent firm he has been with since 1998, and has also been associated with Financial Preparedness LLC since 2023. Compass Advisors LLC is a fee-only financial planning firm that serves individual clients with a focus on risk management, income tax planning, retirement, investments, and estate planning. The firm emphasizes managing investment portfolios using individual stocks and exchange-traded funds, tailoring advice to clients’ financial goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Deborah Matz is a financial advisor with Design Life’s Journey, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. She founded Design Life’s Journey and has a background that includes tax preparation, insurance sales, and property management through related business ventures. Matz integrates these services alongside her advisory work. Design Life’s Journey serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners with portfolio management, customized financial planning, and business advisory, including tax preparation. The firm’s investment approach combines multiple analytical techniques and strategies tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, with ongoing reviews and educational programming.

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.

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.

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.

Patrick Paxton is a financial advisor at TRUFp with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Investment Planning Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Forsyth County Republican Party, managing bookkeeping and fundraising activities. TRUFp provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors, utilizing a range of approaches including asset allocation and technical analysis. The firm serves a large client base with a four-advisor team and participates in third-party marketing through the Ramsey Solutions SmartVestor program.

Andrew Castleberry is a financial advisor with TRUFP based in Cumming, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Investment Planning Advisors, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, E*Trade Securities LLC, and Edward Jones. TRUFP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors, employing diverse strategies such as asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and technical analysis. The firm conducts regular account reviews and participates in third-party marketing programs, serving a large client base with a team of five advisors.

Kenneth Bellavance is a financial advisor at TRUFP with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Investment Planning Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. His current role at TRUFP involves working within a four-advisor team based in Cumming, GA. TRUFP serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer retirement plans, offering tailored asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment approach is individualized based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon, employing a mix of asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both long- and short-term strategies.

Zachary Lepore is a financial advisor at TRUFP with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Focus Partners Wealth, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and Florida Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he was involved with Murky Waters Blues & BBQ. TRUFP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors. The firm uses a range of strategies including asset allocation and both short- and long-term trading, with regular account reviews and reporting.

Austin Rowland is a Series 65 licensed advisor with TRUFP, based in Cumming, GA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in the food service industry and held various positions including at DePalmas Downtown Italian Cafe and 19 Degrees N Seafood and Grille. TRUFP serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer retirement plans, offering tailored asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs an individualized investment process based on client objectives and risk tolerance, managing accounts through Schwab Institutional with regular reviews and financial plans.

Andrew Rodgers is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Peak Brokerage Services, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC. Blackridge Asset Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers and model portfolios, utilizing a client-tailored investment process supported by vendor analytics and due diligence on sub-managers.

Reynolds Cutchin is an advisor at Csenge Advisory Group, LLC and holds the Series 65 designation. He has been with Csenge Advisory Group and Cinder Wealth Advisory since 2026. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Cherry Bekaert and has experience at the University of Georgia and in other fields. Csenge Advisory Group provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with an emphasis on a relative strength methodology, offering customized portfolios through discretionary management or model-based allocations.

Zachary Gerrells is a financial advisor with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Peak Brokerage Services, LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Gerrells is also the owner of Gerrells CPA LLC, providing tax services. Blackridge Asset Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, utilizing a range of third-party and advisor-created investment models supported by a structured due diligence process.

Timothy Garber is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously spent 19 years with Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, charities, and broker-dealer customers through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial and retirement planning, family office services, and financial education, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, custom-traded accounts, and third-party money managers.

Timothy Duffy is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 after 16 years at Legend Equities Corporation. Capital Analysts serves individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, corporate clients, trust companies, and third-party advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, supported by an in-house investment management and research team that utilizes proprietary screening processes and model portfolios.

Paul Reid is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Transamerica Life Insurance Company, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to his current role, he spent over a decade with the City of Roswell. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed portfolio services, investment education, and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice programs. The firm employs Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools for portfolio construction and serves a large client base with a focus on scaled asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Gregory Stoia is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2001 and has operated Stoia Financial since 1985. Stoia serves as the Executive Director of the Anne Embree Charitable Foundation. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Griffin Nix is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ball Ground, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, Morgan Stanley, and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial planning and business consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets and supports a range of investment strategies and lending solutions.

Allison Baines is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Advisory since 2016. She also holds roles with oXYGen Financial and provides financial dashboard services through Oxygen Financial as an independent contractor. Her work includes advising on insurance solutions such as life, disability, and long-term care coverage for families and business owners. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment management services supported by due diligence and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.