James Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bristol, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2000 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Baker is an author of children's books. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing operational and research tools.

William Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Crossbridge Wealth Management for 16 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a band member at Harvest Community Church in Kingsport, TN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad network.

Wendy Hallswift is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2003 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stewart Fisher is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Kingsport, Tennessee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Sierra Brucia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingsport, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. She began her career at Edward Jones in 2025 and previously served with the Lodi Police Department for 27 years. Brucia also works as an adjunct professor for online courses at Beal University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lindsey Higgins is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, initially serving as a Financial Consultant until 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lindsey worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James in 2012 and held roles at Edward Jones from 1995 to 2011, progressing from Branch Assistant to Financial Consultant. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Lindsey specializes in wealth planning and helping clients achieve their financial goals. She leverages Fidelity's technology and investment platform to create and execute personalized financial plans for her clients and their families.

Brandon Kegley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes a four-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors before joining Raymond James in 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent and owner of Trinitas Wealth Management. 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, and institutional entities. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports municipal and public finance through an affiliated municipal advisor, a distinctive feature among large institutional advisors.

Claude Parrott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kingsport, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over three decades at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. before joining Raymond James in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, offering a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and model manager options.

Taylor Griffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following a prior role at GB Bristol. Outside of his advisory work, Griffin is a part owner of a manufacturing business and serves on the board and finance committee of educational nonprofit organizations in Bristol, Virginia. 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 and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rachel Irwin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following four years at Qualified Plan Administrators, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jadon Engle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Eastman Credit Union and Advisory Alpha LLC. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and research tools.

Anthony Bentley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Johnson City, TN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Appalachian Community Credit Union. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning services including divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Gregory Boggs is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Blankenship is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Blankenship is based in Johnson City, TN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Cara Murray is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She works closely with clients to develop financial plans that align with their individual goals and life circumstances, aiming to support their confidence in making informed decisions regarding retirement strategies. Cara has experience across multiple roles within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager (2025-2026), Financial Representative (2025), and Financial Service Representative (2024-2025). Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a College Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2022 to 2023. Outside of her professional work, Cara has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, exploring food, gardening, hiking, and reading.

Carleen Harbin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at R W Baird and Wood Construction & Remodeling. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Dye is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kingsport, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Robert Baird & Co., JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, she is the owner of the Tri Cities Dance Company. 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 and third-party asset management, and supports advisors with research and operational tools.

Casey Sheffield is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2024. In this role, Casey works closely with clients to understand their individual needs and goals, assisting in the co-creation of personalized retirement plans. Casey has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through previous roles including Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2024, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2020, and Financial Relationship Senior Consultant - Team Lead at Regions Bank from 2017 to 2019. Outside of work, Casey's interests include baseball, cars, concerts, family activities, parenthood, and traveling.