Bison Wealth, LLC

Jackson Edmiston is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual in wealth management, investment services, and life insurance. Outside of finance, he was involved with Sharon Springs Baseball for five years. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach centers on outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, as well as offering specialized overlay and third-party manager solutions.

John Picardi is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Metric Financial, and J.W. Cole Advisors. He is also involved in the sale of fixed and traditional insurance products. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that combines tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Michelle Mangum is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Partners Capital Services, Inc., L.M. Kohn & Company, Midsouth Capital, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, and Citigroup Global Markets. She has been with Bison Wealth since 2015. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, supplemented by specialized offerings such as an options-based Overlay strategy and access to third-party managers.

Thomas Garcia is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Pacific Financial Group, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he manages Green Side Lawn Care, a local business involved with property maintenance and clerical duties. Bison Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, family offices, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Jeremy Johnson is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bison Advisors, TruAdvice, LLC, Sawtooth Solutions, LLC, and Safe Harbor Retirement Advisors, where he also serves as president of an independent insurance brokerage offering Medicare, life insurance, and fixed index annuities. Bison Wealth serves a range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and model portfolios. The firm’s investment approach combines multi-manager model portfolios with tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Ronald Savarese is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sterne Agee Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Home Planet Ventures LLC and publishes books through Home Planet Publishing, a family-operated business. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach features outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios combining tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Becky Lightman is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Northern Trust, and Credit Suisse Securities. Lightman serves on the advisory board of the Florida Atlantic University College of Business and is an unpaid board member of the Yale Club of the Palm Beaches. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach includes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, along with specialized offerings such as an options-based overlay strategy and turnkey asset management platform services.

Dirk Wall is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously with Truadvice, LLC and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a life insurance agency under Solid Wealth Company. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Nicholas Fontanella is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, including alternatives and options-based overlay strategies.

Lane Turner is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Armis Strategies, LLC, Armis Advisers LLC, Advocacy Wealth Management, and served in the United States Army for 25 years. Lane is also the owner of Armis Strategies, LLC, a licensed insurance agency focused on life and annuity insurance products. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that combine tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes and includes specialized strategies and third-party manager access.

James Caufield is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Windermere, Florida. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been part of several firms since 2022, including Faith Financial Solutions and Back40 Financial. His professional experience includes roles outside the traditional financial advisory space, such as positions at FedEx and the United States Postal Service. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, with an investment approach focused on outcome-driven, multi-manager model portfolios that incorporate tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes.

Christopher Sleight is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Global Financial Advisory and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of investment advising, he is an owner and independent insurance agent at CS Sleight, Inc., where he sells fixed life insurance and annuities. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an outcome-focused investment approach using multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across various asset classes, including alternatives and private-market strategies.

James Ahern is a financial advisor at Bison Wealth, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial, Gladstone Wealth Partners, and Merrill Lynch. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a police officer with the Nassau County Police Department and provides security presence for local schools, churches, and businesses through Upfront Security Associates, LLC. Bison Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm employs outcome-focused, multi-manager model portfolios that blend tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, and provides a Turnkey Asset Management Platform to other registered investment advisers.

Richard McGrath is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC in Atlanta, GA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Armis Advisers, Brokers International Financial Services, Rauch Advisory LLC, and Dominion Financial Solutions, where he also served as Founder and CEO. He serves on the boards of the We Promise Foundation and the Old Dominion University Athletic Foundation. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers. The firm’s investment approach features outcome-focused multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies.

Erin Holloway is a financial advisor with Bison Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bison Wealth in 2023, Erin worked at Truadvice, LLC, AE Wealth Management, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in ranching through Kemo Farms and is a partner at Western Legends Sports Management, a rodeo sports agency. Bison Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, family offices, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, curated model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm’s investment process includes multi-manager model portfolios blending tactical and strategic allocations across liquid and private-market strategies, along with specialized offerings such as options-based Overlay strategies and interval funds.