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Bobby Junkin is the principal of Junkin & Company, Inc., an independent firm based in Toney, Alabama. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Since founding Junkin & Company in 2013, he has focused on providing financial planning and investment advisory services. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Junkin is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers clients advice on insurance products. Junkin & Company serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on the Efficient Market Hypothesis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and the Fama-French three-factor model, emphasizing global diversification and periodic rebalancing. Rather than managing portfolios directly, the firm typically recommends third-party money managers to implement long-term, passive strategies.

Michelle Hunt is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Southern Capital Services, Inc. in Fayetteville, TN. She has been with Southern Capital Services since 2018 and has worked in the firm since 2007. Southern Capital Services, Inc. is a team advisory firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios across various asset classes with documented risk tolerances and regular account reviews.

Teresa Simmons is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for NEXT Financial Group, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a barbecue and catering business in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Mathis is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Next Financial Group Inc and Heritage Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as Director of Planned Giving at Florida College, where he is involved in fundraising activities. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Aaron Milz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fayetteville, TN, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. He worked at the Albea Group from 2016 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate ventures including co-ownership roles in several LLCs focused on property investment and management. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its integrated offerings that include trust services and securities-based lending.

Devon Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and over one year of experience in the industry. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Edward Jones for one year and spent a decade at Landers McLarty Nissan. LPL Enterprise provides advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on model portfolios developed by its Research Department and third-party strategists, with discretionary implementation available through its Model Wealth Portfolios and third-party asset management programs.