John Macdonald is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment solutions.

Bryan Kagarise is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2014, with prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Merrill, along 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, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gina Johnston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maryville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She worked at SSN Advisory, Inc. for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has a small investment interest in real estate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Traci Hejna is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and Legg Mason Wood Walker, Incorporated. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and models outcomes through techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Micah Dennis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Horizon Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in artistic and musical pursuits through his business, MNDCraftyShop. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Jesse Tharp is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previous experience at First Tennessee, Signator Investors, Ameriprise, and Ftb Advisors. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Jonson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at First Horizon Advisors and First Horizon Bank. He has also held various roles at the University of Tennessee Humanities Center and Department of History. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Collins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2024 after prior experience in education and retail. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory products.

Brent Christian is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience at MassMutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Knoxville, TN. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in group insurance sales, including group life, health, and long-term disability plans. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Jonathan Matthews is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and SSN Advisory, Inc. In addition to his advisory career, Matthews owns and operates JonSpot Photography, specializing in wedding, family, and senior photo sessions. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services along with financial planning and managed account solutions. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports multiple platforms and third-party services to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

David Gilliam is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2017 after three years at Jessup & Associates and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jackson Sompayrac is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at State Farm Investment Management Corp, State Farm VP Management Corp, and Neil Schmitt Insurance Agency. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brandon Leonard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked at One Main Financial and held positions in hospitality and retail sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Lambert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at The Trust Company of Tennessee for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Rotary Club of Knoxville and is a Trustee of the Rotary Foundation of Knoxville. He is also involved with Tennessee Aquatics as Past President and a member of the Board of Directors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services.

Sheena Mccall is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Knoxville, Tennessee. She has extensive experience in wealth management, having served in her current role for many years after beginning her career as an Investment Analyst in London, UK. Sheena specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. Sheena holds a Master's Degree and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. She is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Drawing upon decades of financial experience, she works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals, emphasizing the importance of discipline during market volatility. She is actively involved in the Knoxville community, serving on the boards of the Knoxville Symphony, Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Marble City Opera, and Knoxville Opera. Previously, she has held leadership roles with the Knoxville Museum of Art, Helen Ross McNabb Mental Health Center, University of Tennessee Clarence Brown Theatre Advisory Board, and the University of Tennessee School of Music Advisory Board. Sheena has a passion for the arts and enjoys attending concerts and theatre productions locally and internationally. In her personal time, she enjoys boating on the Tennessee River.

Jacob Franke is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and TVAMP, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in various organizations including Texas A&M University and the General Services Administration. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focusing on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawals.

William Lenczynski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, working out of Knoxville, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Thomas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for the Autism Society of America East Tennessee Chapter and is a board member of the Community Health Alliance, focusing on affordable health insurance. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Robert Claytor is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He has held roles at First Tennessee Brokerage Inc and First Tennessee since the early 1990s. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining traditional and advanced technologies to support its advisors.