Paul Stout is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial & Tax Architects, Inc. since 2021 and has been associated with Rand A, Inc. since 1997, where he also serves as an insurance agent. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm employs proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, with accounts reviewed monthly and customizable strategies.

Vernon Henry is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and GWN Securities Inc. Henry is also an independent insurance agent and is involved in multiple insurance-related activities. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs via its proprietary advisory platform.

Larry Prislovsky is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory Inc., and his own business, L.P. Financial Advisors Inc., where he also holds ownership in an insurance-related activity. He acts as a power of attorney for his parents' trust, managing their financial affairs as needed. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and business entities through a network of over 100 advisors, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers various advisory programs that emphasize discretionary, customized investment management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Samuel Knell is a financial advisor with SageSpring Wealth Partners in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SageSpring, he worked at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C., and has completed advanced studies in taxation and law. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including individual households, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using tailored portfolios that incorporate a range of investment strategies and third-party manager relationships.

Nathan Smith is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Corecap Investments and The Leaders Group Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in employee insurance services through his ownership of Smiths Financial Solutions. Foundations Investment Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and utilizes model portfolios alongside third-party sub-advisers and custodians in its investment approach.

Reese Marine is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with New Edge Wealth in Knoxville, TN, currently in the early stages of his financial advisory career. Prior to joining New Edge Wealth, he worked at the Garza Law Firm and was involved with the University of Tennessee Baseball program. New Edge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, investor behavior, and integrating technology tools alongside adviser judgment.

Nina Strickland is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including SFG Capital Management and First American National Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative duties for two spouse-owned businesses unrelated to investment activities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers customized portfolio management alongside financial planning and insurance services.

Christopher Brown is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Root Financial Partners since 2025 and previously worked at Clark Asset Management, Mariner Platform Solutions, and Patriot Investment Management Group. Root Financial Partners offers investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, with specialized strategies available for clients with complex needs.

Adam Koson is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a rideshare and delivery driver on weekends. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities through a network of financial professionals managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers various advisory programs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, combining technology-driven model monitoring with both fee-based and commission services.

Michelle Palmer is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2022. Palmer also serves as a Branch Administrator for Wilkes & Griffin, LLC DBA Lightbridge Wealth Management, where she manages operational branch office needs and supervises support staff. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize proprietary model portfolios combined with outside managers to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Zachary Benge is a financial advisor with Altitude Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Altitude Capital, he founded Benge Retirement Group, LLC, and gained experience at North American Senior Benefits. His background also includes roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing various investment techniques and managing over $100 million in discretionary assets.

Matthew Canter is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Center Street Securities, Cetera Investment Services, Regions Bank, and EQIS Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with LeBlanc Financial Alliance as an agent and salesperson. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis using both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, and it integrates various affiliated financial businesses and product channels in its approach.

Jonathan Moore is an investment advisor representative with IAMS Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Dunn Bailey Lamb & Moore and operates several related businesses focused on tax preparation, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks coaching. Moore is also involved as an independent contractor in insurance sales, offering life, health, and annuities products. IAMS Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using proprietary and third-party models, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a variety of investment instruments and operational tools such as AI for research and meeting transcription.

Christopher Demaria is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and Raymond James & Associates prior to joining Kovack Advisors in 2008. He is involved in publishing non-research articles on managing money and the market environment, as well as a business technology venture as a partner and founder. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities using a combination of internally created and third-party investment models supported by an Envestnet workflow.

John Bunt is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Gradient Advisors, LLC and Bankers Life. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and estate planning through ownership of Local Retirement Group, LLC, serves as a regional sales manager at American Senior Benefits, and participates on a homeowners association board in Knoxville. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors and manages about $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Gabriel Wayne is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at ORNL Federal Credit Union for nine years and is currently involved with The Benefits Group LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is active in administrative support through Wealth Benefits Group, LLC. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and businesses through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary investment management with retirement plan consulting and financial planning.

Scott Beaty is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Center Street Advisors and Securities America, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and serves as a health insurance agent conducting community meetings on health insurance options. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations along with third-party sub-advisers.

Kathryn Kavehrad is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously worked at Independent Advisor Alliance and Range Financial Group, LLC. Prior to her advisory career, she spent time with Northwest Christian Community Foundation and National Christian Foundation. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and incorporates specialized techniques when appropriate.

Kyle Griffin is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Nations Financial Group, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined total of 11 years. He is also the owner of Lightbridge Wealth Management, through which he serves as a trustee. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options, pension consulting, and model portfolios utilizing fundamental, technical, quantitative, and tactical strategies.

Timothy Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at SageSpring Wealth Partners. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services from 2018 to 2022 and has experience outside finance, including roles at Trantanella Construction and Eagle Bend Apostolic Church. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base ranging from individual households to institutional and plan sponsor clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs tailored portfolios that combine fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and third-party manager relationships, supported by its multi-team scale and unique mix of client types.