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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Laura Latourette is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with CWM, LLC and has held prior roles at Family Wealth Management Group, WCG Wealth Advisors, IFG Advisory, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers as an education ambassador for the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging and serves on the advisory board of the Markets Group. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement-plan solutions, and access to alternative investments.

Heidi Lane is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Jackson Hewitt Tax Service and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of financial services, she is a partner and co-author in an LLC that publishes children's books. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach includes point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions, delivered through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Maurice Dearth is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital since 2011 and also has long-term roles at Data-Source and as owner of Mosolutions LLC, a printing brokerage. Outside of financial advising, he works as a sales representative for Reynolds and Reynolds, focusing on printing services for automotive-related businesses. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of managed programs and account structures, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Dillon Tierney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He began his career in the financial industry in 2022 and has experience at Mercer as well as previous roles outside of finance, including positions at Holloway Electric and Caryn Health. He also worked at Kennesaw State University from 2017 to 2022. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other strategies, and offers specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

John Bowling Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC and Mccormack Financial Planning Inc. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Lupardus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gainesville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Jeremy Echuck is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 14 years at Triad Advisors Inc. and 24 years at Brown Shoe Company. He is also the owner of Fundamental Wealth Advisors, where he provides financial advisory services including asset allocation and budgeting. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kendra Bau is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 11 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Verma Satterfield is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Herdina is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Entoro Investments, GS Mining Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Kenneth Reese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and is associated with Dave Ramsey's SmartVestor program. Reese also operates under the dba Keystone Investment Resources. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes a wide range of investment strategies and technologies.

William Illg is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with PFS Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Echo Ministries, and the City of Dawsonville. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing.

Michael Harrington Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Invest Financial Corp for nine years and has been affiliated with United Community Bank since 2005. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Matthew Zeliff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked for the U.S. Department of State for five years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Alexander Sankowski is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at firms including Stifel Independent Advisors and TIAA-CREF. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, brokerage, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs through a dual-registered model. The firm works extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Benjamin Arias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dawsonville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the retail and hospitality sectors, including roles at Starbucks Coffee Company and several hospitality management firms. He also has experience working with Hope Church/Lagrange Christian Assembly. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Evan Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual, collaborative relationships that focus on goal analysis and written recommendations.

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.

Roderick Bishoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dawsonville, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent eight years with Independent Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Exchange Properties LLC, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

David Lerner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

James Graves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously worked at Primerica Financial Services, Robert Half Staffing, SA Stone Investment Advisors Inc, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized supervision, custody, and a formal alternative investment process.

David Robertson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Scottsdale Securities, Inc. for 25 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2019. Robertson serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Historic Holly Theater, Dahlonega Healing Herds, the Holly Theatre Endowment Board, and the Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach integrated across advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Matthew Mc Grath is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dawsonville, GA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Gainesville, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Bowling Sr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Dahlonega, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property business in Murrayville, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

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.

Mary Silver is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Securities LLC. Her background also includes roles at Hancock Claims Consultants, Agco Inc, and Tax Pros Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Kim Jackson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following nearly a decade with Wells Fargo Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Alexandria Williams is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at MWA Financial Services Inc and Modern Woodmen of America. Williams serves on the boards of the Dawson County Rotary and the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering various programs and educational seminars.

Thomas Woddail is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and E*TRADE. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts (SMAs) and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Chase Hillenbrand is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he makes handmade fishing lures and provides baseball and softball hitting lessons. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and investment services.

Alexander Neal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, United Community Bank, South State Bank, and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.