Richard Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2014 and previously worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance for one year. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cory Gaylord is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including eight years at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head golf coach for the high school men's and women's teams at Chattanooga Christian School. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships using advanced analytical tools and offers specialized programs including divorce planning and employer-sponsored plans.

Michael Tomshack is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007 and worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for the William C. Pallas, MD Foundation, Inc. and maintains a photography business through which he donates time and materials to local charities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates to model outcomes for its clients.

Scott Carswell is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Riley Stafford is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in guiding young professionals, families, and retirees through personalized, long-term financial strategies. He focuses on building confidence in clients' financial lives by creating customized plans that address their goals and values, with an emphasis on generational wealth and legacy building. Riley holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Tennessee System. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He works collaboratively with a team possessing over 100 years of combined experience to provide comprehensive planning support. Outside of his professional role, Riley is involved with community organizations such as the East Tennessee Alliance for Animals and Habitat for Humanity. His personal interests include boating, music, photography, reading, soccer, spending time with family, traveling, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

William Hunt is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Innovative Medical Products and Arthrex. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal clients with financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Patrick Neel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for an investment-related estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robin Todd is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2015. In this role, Robin collaborates with clients to build and customize financial plans tailored to their individual family needs. Robin focuses on developing strategies that enhance these plans while maintaining open lines of communication. As a Certified Financial Planner, Robin acts as an advocate for clients, ensuring their financial objectives are met through careful planning and ongoing support. Robin's approach centers on partnership with clients to identify and implement effective financial solutions. Outside of work, Robin engages in various personal interests including fitness, football, golf, outdoor adventures, pets, and tennis.

Eric Abbott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work history includes roles at Holder Construction, O'Brian & Gere, Abbott Health & Fitness, and Orangetheory Fitness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branches, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Edward Obrien III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Christopher Frank is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with FTB Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Pinnacle Asset Management and The Frank Group, where he collaborates with banking partners and manages client investment accounts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical modeling and maintains specialized programs and partnerships that differentiate its service offering.

Vince Stafford is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on helping clients pursue their personal financial goals by creating personalized wealth management plans that consider individual priorities and long-term aspirations. Vince approaches wealth management with attention to multiple factors including clients' balance sheets, risk tolerance, family dynamics, and evolving fiscal conditions, aiming to deliver clear and transparent guidance. He brings professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Vince holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His work philosophy emphasizes hard work, consistent communication, and ongoing stewardship to support clients in achieving their life and legacy objectives.

Clark Bowers is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chattanooga, TN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at First Horizon Advisors and spent several years at FedEx Services and Robert Half. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets products.

Carrie Turcotte is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2021. Turcotte is associated with Crest Financial Strategies, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Cassandra Brewer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2011, including her current role since 2018. Prior to her current position, she was with Reliance Human Capital Management for one year. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Cecil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 23 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Craig Seyfert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He employs a comprehensive, planning-based approach to wealth management, leveraging insights from Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with clients’ long-term goals. With 25 years at the firm, Craig specializes in corporate benefits, executive services, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, institutional investment consulting, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. His expertise extends to retirement planning and consulting for defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Craig holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Memphis and maintains professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Craig participates actively in his community, volunteering with organizations such as the Chattanooga Food Bank and Susan G. Komen. Outside of his professional responsibilities, his personal interests include hunting, ice hockey, skiing, and traveling.

Morteza Karimian is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 26 years before joining OSAIC in 2018. Karimian is also president and CEO of Innovative Financial Group-Chattanooga and is involved in several other business ventures, including serving as trustee for a family trust and co-owning Innovative Benefits Group, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including managed portfolios and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.

Angela Spurling is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1989 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. from 2025 to present. Angela is a member of Air 911 Heating & Cooling LLC, an HVAC company established for estate purposes. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joseph Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investment as a part owner with his two brothers. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and investment consulting services.