April Pica is a financial advisor at Tranquility Partners, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been with Tranquility Partners since 2016. Tranquility Partners provides wealth management and portfolio management services to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and offers family office services such as financial planning, wealth transition coordination, and charitable initiative support. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and trading strategies, serving a diverse client base with customized reporting and access to a broad investment universe.

Philip Thomas is a financial advisor at HMS Investment Advisors in Nashville, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at HMS Capital Management, Inc. since 2013 and at Harmony Investment Management, Inc. since 2007. HMS Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm employs fundamental analysis across multiple model portfolios, including domestic and foreign equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers specialized strategies such as a Tactical Hedge overlay using options.

Isaac Knittle is a financial advisor at Beacon Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at EQUITABLE ADVISORS llc. Outside of advisory work, he also works as an independent contractor driver for DoorDash. Beacon Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and structured notes, supported by fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Yochanan Hershoff is a CFP® at Abound Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Scott Latz CPA and Jack Berkowitz CPA, as well as service in the Israel Defense Forces. He has also been involved with Yedei Chesed and operated Personal Cleaning Services. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individual clients, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside an app-based financial planning membership and public educational outreach.

John Preston is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Preston & Cleveland Wealth Management, LLC for 12 years. He is also president of 88 Times Over, which owns the intellectual property for The Money Guy Show. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, tax-efficient portfolio management, and offers an app-based financial planning membership alongside traditional advisory services.

Eric Hale is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has been with Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2016, including its predecessor and current entity. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, tax efficiency, and periodic rebalancing, supported by an internal investment committee.

Daniel Banaszak is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with PlanRock Wealth Strategies, LLC. He has experience with Victory Capital from 2015 to 2019 and has been self-employed since 2020. Banaszak has been with PlanRock Investment Management, LLC since 2023. PlanRock Wealth Strategies provides fee-based, discretionary investment management and model-portfolio services to individuals, institutions, and other financial advisers. The firm manages approximately $64.4 million across about 35 client relationships and emphasizes ETF and mutual fund investments using strategic and tactical asset-allocation models.

Nicholas Pethokoukis is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus and attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Laffer Tengler Investments serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and intermediary clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio delivery, and management in multiple wrap fee programs. The firm combines quantitative and fundamental analysis across proprietary strategies and acts as both a sponsor and participant in wrap fee platforms as well as a sub-adviser to an actively managed ETF.

Adam Colby is a financial advisor with The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and has been with his current firm since 2021. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances, employing various techniques including asset allocation and technical analysis.

George Stadler is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HMS Capital Management, LLC since 2009. HMS Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm uses fundamental analysis across multiple model portfolios and offers services that include financial planning, family office support, and advisory relationships involving assets not directly managed by HMS.

Timothy Pagliara is a financial advisor at CapWealth Advisors, LLC in Franklin, TN, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with CapWealth Advisors since 2009. Prior to this, he was involved with CapWealth Insights, LLC for eight years. CapWealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $2.03 billion through a team of 12 advisors and employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis with active management strategies, including option writing and investments in alternative vehicles.

Frankie Merritt is a financial advisor at Beacon Capital Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Beacon Capital Management and Kalos Capital, Inc. since 2013. Merritt is also licensed as an insurance sales agent, offering life, long-term care, disability insurance, and annuities. Beacon Capital Management is a wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager allocations, managing roughly $1.27 billion in assets across more than 2,000 client relationships.

Alex Owens is a financial advisor at Sage Rhino Capital LLC in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. and PulteGroup, Inc., along with experience at the University of Tennessee’s Master's Investment Learning Center. Sage Rhino Capital LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, managing approximately $883.7 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a broad investment approach including option strategies and offers extensive planning services that cover investment, retirement, estate, charitable, tax planning, and more.

Tyron Draper is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Beacon Capital Management, LLC since 2016. Prior to joining Beacon, he worked at Kalos Capital for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in project management focused on the purchase, renovation, and remarketing of distressed properties. Beacon Capital Management is a wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and businesses. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, managing approximately $1.27 billion in assets across more than 2,000 client relationships with diversified investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Brett Wright is a financial advisor at Optivise Advisory Services LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with River of Life Church since 2015. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing both internally developed models and third-party sub-advisors across various asset classes. The firm incorporates technology-driven reporting tools and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

Katelyn Dunstan is a CFP® with three years of industry experience currently working at Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors in Nashville, TN. Her prior roles include positions at Ausdal Financial Partners, Taylor Securities, Northwestern Mutual, and TD Ameritrade. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients and provides consulting to retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach and offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, business consulting, and educational workshops.

Jesse Johnson is a financial advisor at Applied Capital LLC with one year of experience at the firm. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Jackson National Life Distributors, LLC, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and other companies. Applied Capital LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning, managing approximately $293 million in assets. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification using market-cap weighted index strategies and offers multi-tiered planning engagements that can coordinate with outside specialists.

Ryan Hitt is a financial advisor with CapWealth Advisors, LLC in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with CapWealth Advisors and its related entity, CapWealth Investment Services, since 2009. CapWealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.03 billion for individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within an active management framework, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside customized financial planning.

Stephen Martin is a Certified Financial Planner® with 12 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Oasis Wealth Planning Advisors in Nashville, TN, where he has worked since 2015. Martin holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Oasis Wealth Planning Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and families with integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive and active funds, global diversification, and tailored investment strategies based on clients’ tax situations, risk tolerance, and goals.

Anthony Steffan is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with HS Wealth Partners, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and UBS Financial Services. In addition to advising, he is a licensed insurance agent and dedicates a portion of his time to insurance sales and implementation of insurance recommendations. HS Wealth Partners is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, fundamental investment approach and provides ongoing portfolio supervision and reporting.