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Jacob Gardner is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN. He has held multiple roles within Defining Wealth’s affiliated entities since 2023 and previously worked at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Tfo Tdc, LLC, Washington Avenue Advisors, and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Gardner is also a co-founder and managing member of two insurance agencies affiliated with Defining Wealth. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses, providing financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost, tax-aware implementation using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and institutional sub-advisers.

Timothy Cantrell is a financial advisor with Applied Capital LLC in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC from 2013 to 2015 before joining Applied Capital in 2015. Cantrell is also involved with Cantrell and Associates, a non-investment-related business entity he owns. Applied Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services mainly to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on long-term asset allocation and diversification utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and select alternative investments, while integrating digital estate-planning tools and multi-tiered financial planning options.

Henry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Nashville, TN, holding Series 7, 63, Series 65 licenses (and CFP designation). He has nine years of industry experience. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the nonprofit’s Blind Early Services TN and Autism Career Training. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and asset-allocation analyses, supporting both retail and institutional clients through various advisory programs.

William Adams is a financial advisor at Center Hill Wealth, LLC in Nashville, TN, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for G&L Acquisition, LLC, a real estate company based in Tennessee. Center Hill Wealth provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with sector research and both long- and short-term trading strategies, while also offering retirement plan consulting and oversight of third-party money managers.

Angelo Roman is the owner and sole advisor of Roman Wealth Management, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his current firm, Roman worked at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves as the Board President for the Joe Beretta Heart Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Roman Wealth Management provides ongoing portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies focused on individual equities, supported by mutual funds, fixed income, and ETFs, and incorporates multiple analytical methods in managing accounts.

Joel Busboom is a financial advisor at Joel Busboom Financial, LLC in Franklin, TN, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and Southport Capital. Outside of advising, he serves as a small group leader in the Army Reserves and owns The Inspired Workplace, a consulting and financial education business. Joel Busboom Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and develops personalized investment policies, managing most accounts on a non-discretionary basis while also offering educational seminars and access to third-party managers.