Shane Unsworth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Chattanooga Hamilton Pointe chapter of Business Networking International and assists with major events for Life Care Centers of America. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Eilier Teruel is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their short- and long-term goals. His approach involves understanding clients' financial situation, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and personal values, then combining those insights with the investment resources of Merrill and banking services of Bank of America to provide comprehensive wealth management. Mr. Teruel holds a Bachelor's Degree from Florida International University and has earned multiple professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He serves clients in areas such as college and education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Eilier Teruel is actively involved in community organizations including the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chattanooga and the Kiwanis Youth Foundation. He volunteers with several local groups such as Better Money Habits Volunteer Champions, Chattanooga Area Food Bank, East Tennessee Alliance for Animals, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, and Wreaths Across America. He speaks both Spanish and English.

Lisa Humphres is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Pinnacle Financial Partners, First Horizon, and Midlab. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Douglas Marken is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Marken serves as a member of the finance and investment committee for Community Blood Holdings, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kelsey Ridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked with Pinnacle Bank, Pinnacle Asset Management, and The Frank Group since 2022, and previously spent six years at Ftb Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services tailored to client goals through comprehensive risk profiling and analytical tools.

Thomas Caldwell III is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has been with Royal Alliance & Associates for 13 years. Caldwell serves on the board of the Chattanooga Metropolitan YMCA and is involved with the Council for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services (CADAS) and Foundation Homes. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer customized portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

James Sims Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Sims serves on the Board of Directors for the Hunter Worley Foundation and works as a model and actor on a contractual basis. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven recommendations with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Michael Crowder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009 and has been with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he performs music as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Amber Dietz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. before joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kenneth Harpe is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 license and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1985. Outside of his advisory work, Harpe is also a writer of poetry, fiction, and reviews, dedicating a regular weekly schedule to this activity. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved tools.

Taylor Storad is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held positions at Charles Schwab Bank and worked in behavioral health and nonprofit care. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and a formalized alternative-investment platform.

Leandro Christiano Silva is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2014 and focuses on assisting clients by simplifying complex financial concepts and tailoring customized planning to help them achieve their financial goals. Leandro works closely with clients to define their goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help them reach those objectives, providing ongoing advice as clients' situations evolve. Leandro's areas of expertise include College Education Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Socially Responsible, Values Based, and ESG Investing, Sports & Entertainment, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Middle Tennessee State University. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Leandro has lived in the Middle Tennessee area since 2006. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys swimming, biking, running, and spending time with his wife and their two energetic boys.

Kathryn Bailey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She leads a team of specialists dedicated to providing goals-based wealth management services tailored to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Kathryn focuses on building enduring client relationships through customized guidance, exceptional service, and a disciplined, strategic approach to investing. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Kathryn had a 20-year career in asset management and entrepreneurship, bringing extensive experience and expertise to her role. She holds several professional designations, including Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Mercer University and a Master's degree from the University of Tennessee System. Kathryn actively participates in her community, dedicating time to organizations such as the Chattanooga Tennis Foundation and St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She is also involved with the Junior League of Chattanooga and Business Network International. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys tennis, traveling, spending time with her family, and other personal interests including antiquing, fishing, gardening, golfing, hiking, music, and reading.

Edward Hostetler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his financial advisory role, Hostetler coaches the crew team at The McCallie School and serves on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga, the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, and the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. He is also the owner of TN Floating Dock Systems, a distributor of floating docks and jet ski lifts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Emily Cook is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previous experience at Pinnacle Financial Partners and 21st Mortgage Company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports its clients through various advisory programs and specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Ralph Drayer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Drayer serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large, SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning includes tailored strategies supported by firm-approved tools and research, and it manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Tena Kellis is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James for 21 years and simultaneously owns and manages a plumbing service business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Phillips is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Erica Easterly is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2000. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Werner Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including International Advisory Consultants Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining Stifel in 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.