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.

Cooper Carrier is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Compass, he worked at Carrier CPA + FIS and held positions at Roane State Community College and Haffs High School. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $894 million across a multi-advisor team and employs a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and internally managed model portfolios.

Robert Ahler is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and SSN Advisory, Inc. He serves as Treasurer on the Harriman Industrial Development Board. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. manages approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets across a network of about 101 financial professionals. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and estates, offering a range of advisory programs focused on discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Dylan Jones is a financial advisor at Corecap Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Corecap Advisors, he worked at Capital Choice Financial Group and served eight years with the US Department of Interior - National Park Service. He is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent, selling life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed indexed annuity products. Corecap Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and accredited investors, as well as self-directed retirement plans and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors with a long-term, relationship-oriented approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds.

Roch Monnig Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor at Root Financial Partners with nine years of industry experience. He has held positions at several firms, including The Burney Company and PYA Waltman Capital, LLC. Root Financial Partners serves individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans by providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment approaches tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance and offers educational programming and online academies separate from advisory services.

Michael Fritts is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management LLC and operated his own firm, Fritts Financial. Fritts is also owner and Investment Advisor Representative of Goals Based Financial Planners, where he provides financial planning and insurance services. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary approach supported by tools such as the Color of Money Risk Analysis.

William Mcglothin is a financial advisor at NewEdge Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 16 years. Outside of advisory services, he is also an agent offering fixed insurance and annuity products to clients. NewEdge Wealth primarily serves ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm provides comprehensive advisory services and employs an investment process that integrates asset allocation, investor behavior, and a combination of model strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary investment solutions.