Mario Cortes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fleetcor, Superior Communications, and PFS Investments Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services, focusing on a broad range of portfolios including recent additions such as cryptocurrency ETFs.

Richard Schroer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corporation. He is also associated with FirstBank and FirstBank Investment Partners in Murfreesboro, TN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, while also maintaining specialized municipal and public finance advisory capabilities.

Russell Hensley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, TN, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent several years in the home improvement and contracting businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Jared Cox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Horizon, U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Sean Mc Mahan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Nolensville, TN, where he has worked since 2017. He has nine years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Mc Mahan serves as a First Lieutenant in the Tennessee State Guard, involved in leadership and training activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Brent Walker is a financial professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2021 and LPL Financial from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for The Timothy Network, a nonprofit organization, and coaches cross country at Stewarts Creek High School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with options spanning automated allocations to bespoke strategies.

Lori Mc Kellar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Pinnacle Financial Partners and Security Services Network/Emico Advisory. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with McKellar Constructions and has provided financial consulting support through LaLance McKellar Wealth Management and Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting aligned with client goals.

Jason Clowers is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, and Prudential Equity Group. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cassandra Sanders is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 19 years of industry experience. Her background includes six years with the Murfreesboro Police Department alongside over a decade in investment-related roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. She also acts as conservator for an individual, Maurice Price, since 2016. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual, corporate, and charitable clients, with investment strategies delivered mainly through model portfolios managed by unaffiliated asset managers. The firm supports its advisory services with custody and trade execution through Pershing, offering a range of model types including those incorporating cryptocurrency ETFs.

Whitney Heckert is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2022, she worked in education for several years with Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford County Schools. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sales consultant for Norwex. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement a variety of investment strategies.

Joseph Messing is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hilltop Nursery, Real Source Properties, and Ave Maria University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Woods Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including LPL Financial, Edward Jones, and Fortress Wealth Management. Woods is also the owner of Wealth Legacy Planners, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Keith Kline is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wilson Bank & Trust, SunTrust Investment Services, BB&T Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a rental cabin property in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting through a large network of affiliated advisors.

Robert Moug is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, where he spent over two decades. He is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Moug Financial Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Michele Thomas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bank of New Hampshire. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Houston Sproles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and experience in educational institutions such as Middle Tennessee State University and Trevecca Nazarene University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Felix Lemarinel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc and Galt Line Inc. Outside of advising, he writes for the blog OG's Truth. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and a broad platform that integrates advisory and non-advisory financial services.

Landon Carlisle is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. based in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously at Hilliard Lyons and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 1998. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Mr. Carlisle works, is part of the firm’s Private Wealth Management department and serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing manager selection and internal research processes.

Randy Barnum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and owns Barnum Enterprises, a separate business unrelated to investments. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies and discretionary management supported by third-party custodians and overlay managers.