David Burnett is a financial advisor at Shepherd's Financial LLC in Knoxville, TN, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked with Eagle Strategies LLC and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of finance, Burnett serves as clergy at Old North Abbey and is an author of academic books on religious texts. Shepherd’s Financial serves individuals, clergy, churches, businesses, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs fundamental analysis, tax-aware techniques, and third-party model managers, with a focus on customized strategies for each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Grayson Niehaus is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with approximately one year of industry experience. He is the founder, sponsor, and managing member of OneThirty Equity Fund L/S, LP, a privately offered pooled investment vehicle. Prior to founding Parity Investment Management, LLC, Niehaus worked at Invesco and William Blair and was employed by the University of Tennessee. Parity Investment Management, LLC provides portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a documented investment process that incorporates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering both ongoing discretionary management and limited-scope advisory consultations.

Steven King is a financial advisor at ICON Capital Management, LLC in Powell, Tennessee, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with ICON Capital Management since 1996. ICON Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management, limited financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm is noted for its work with pension and profit-sharing plan clients, including retirement plan consulting and ERISA fiduciary roles.

Nicholas Vantrease is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Provident Wealth, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Clayton Bank and Trust from 2010 to 2017. Based in Knoxville, TN, he is the sole advisor at Provident Wealth. Provident Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers ERISA plan services, including education and plan monitoring as a 3(21) fiduciary and the option to serve as a 3(38) investment manager, with investment strategies focused on tailored portfolios using fundamental and cyclical analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

Amaya Yarid is a financial advisor at Turgeon & Co in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her industry career in 2025. Her prior work includes roles at CGI Federal Inc, Foundations for Life Principles LLC, Hamblen Family Medicine, and in education at a grade school. She maintains outside employment with a technology firm. Turgeon & Co provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, and small business owners, utilizing strategic model portfolios primarily composed of ETFs. The firm follows a long-term, disciplined investment approach based on strategic asset allocation, diversification, and modern portfolio theory, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and selective customization as needed.

Stephen Arnold is the sole advisor at Storehouse Advisory Group in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. He has managed the firm since its founding in 2008. Outside of investment advisory services, Arnold is licensed to sell life, health, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance products. Storehouse Advisory Group is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a planning-driven investment process with strategic asset allocation across stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, and offers a socially responsible investing (SRI) option.

Kevin Alexander is the principal advisor at Alexander Advisory Services, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Capital Retirement Planning, LLC and Creative Financial Designs, Inc., and maintains an independent insurance agency. Alexander is also president of Thriving Foundation Ministries, where he conducts workshops and supports missionary communications. Alexander Advisory Services, LLC provides discretionary asset and portfolio management primarily to individual clients, as well as charitable organizations and corporate clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios to client goals, operates with discretionary authority, and offers custodial services through Charles Schwab.

Chris Landry is a financial advisor with Wright Private Asset Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Charles Schwab Bank, Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, and Visionary Planning & Investment, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Panther Trax Delivery, dedicating a portion of his time monthly to this non-investment business. Wright Private Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm employs a proprietary corporate fundamental database and a defined “investment grade” list to guide investment decisions through a sub-advisory arrangement with its Investment Committee.

Thomas Sayres II is a financial advisor with Portfolio Audit, LLC in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Sayres has been with Portfolio Audit, LLC since 2008. Portfolio Audit, LLC provides discretionary fiduciary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $38 million for about 40 families. The firm integrates economic planning with various investment strategies and incorporates research on selected Biblical and historical American economic teachings through its educational efforts.

Austin Mc Laughlin is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently advising at Retirement Planning Services in Knoxville, TN. His prior work includes roles with Cru and Perrone Pharmacy, Inc. He is also involved with Old North Abbey Church. Retirement Planning Services serves individual clients across wealth levels as well as charitable organizations and businesses, providing financial planning and discretionary asset management. The firm employs a collaborative, evidence-based approach and manages approximately $246 million in assets with a two-advisor team.

Charity Amari is affiliated with Interchange Advisers LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. She has prior experience at The Patten Group, Inc., ACA Global, Rather & Kitrell, Palm International, LLC, and has academic work history at SNHU and MTSU. Interchange Advisers provides non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals and organizations, focusing primarily on exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm uses managed model portfolios and combines asset allocation with quantitative and qualitative analysis to tailor allocations according to client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Ramin Olson is a financial advisor at Nomad Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at UBS Investment Bank and UBS Wealth Management. His background also includes roles at the US International Development Finance Corporation and Olson PLLC. Nomad Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a fee-only private wealth management practice, offering portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation, primarily passive management, and tax efficiency, operating as a small, founder-led practice with a focus on personalized service.

Carol Johnson is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Oak Springs Wealth Management, LLC since 2016. She is also a part owner and CFO of Z Media Ventures, LLC, a media and production company where she manages financial and employee services. Oak Springs Wealth Management is a boutique firm with two advisors managing approximately $44 million for about 86 clients, providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio and private wealth management, and ancillary services. The firm employs a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach, primarily using ETFs alongside mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Patrick Elliott is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Uprise Advisers LLC. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, Facet Wealth, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Origin Investment Advisory. Outside of financial advising, he owns Krinos Consulting, a business consulting firm focused on helping companies increase profits. Uprise Advisers LLC provides financial planning services primarily to individual clients through an online platform, delivering plans and ongoing consultation without managing client assets. The firm uses modern portfolio theory in its planning process and offers fixed pricing through direct subscriptions and strategic partnerships.

Jessica Shular is a financial advisor at Ferris Wheel Finance, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes various roles in hospitality and business services. Ferris Wheel Finance, Inc. provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, managing approximately $35.7 million across about 282 clients. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management, comprehensive and ad-hoc financial plans, and educational seminars and workshops.

Gassan Kassira is a Certified Financial Planner® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kassira Wealth Management, LLC in Knoxville, TN. He has been with Kassira Wealth Management since 2012 and has involvement in LLC management related to family real estate holdings. Kassira Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities through discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a combined fundamental, technical, and charting approach with both strategic and tactical asset allocation, including selective use of derivatives and options strategies, and manages approximately $136 million in assets across about 209 client accounts.

Stephanie Sayres is a financial advisor with Portfolio Audit, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Portfolio Audit, LLC Private Wealth Management since 2002 and concurrently holds a position at Parkwest Hospital since 1997. Stephanie is part of a family-run firm that integrates Biblical and historical American economic teachings into its research and educational efforts. Portfolio Audit, LLC provides discretionary fiduciary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $38 million across about 40 families. The firm offers a range of investment strategies alongside an integrated economic planning service branded SCARi1 Economic Planning.

Thomas Sayres is a financial advisor with Portfolio Audit, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Portfolio Audit, LLC Private Wealth Management since 1999. The firm is a family-run advisory that integrates research from the Institute of Biblical Economy, a previously registered nonprofit, into its educational efforts. Portfolio Audit, LLC provides discretionary fiduciary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $38 million for about 40 families. The firm employs diverse investment strategies alongside an integrated economic planning service and maintains a legacy fiduciary cash-management and bill-paying service.

Spencer Hall is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Retirement Planning Services in Knoxville, TN. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Inc. and Securities Service Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon and clergy team member at Old North Abbey Church. Retirement Planning Services works with individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, providing financial planning and discretionary asset management. The firm uses a collaborative, evidence-based approach that includes cash-flow and scenario modeling, behavioral coaching, and coordination with outside tax and estate professionals.

George Lee Jr. is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Oak Springs Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. The firm operates as a two-advisor team based in Knoxville, TN. Lee is also a licensed insurance agent and may recommend insurance products to clients as part of his professional activities. Oak Springs Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, and estates, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and private wealth management. The firm emphasizes customized financial profiles and investment plans, primarily utilizing ETFs within a long-term, strategic allocation framework, and offers ancillary services such as trust-related work and business consultation.