Thomas Ennis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services in Nashville, TN, having previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wileybros Aintree Capital LLC. His credentials also include Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to guide its investment and manager selection processes.

Drew Hadlock is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jackson National Life Distributors from 2016 to 2022 and has been with CNR Securities, LLC since 2022. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, and institutional investors. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative screening, fundamental analysis, and proprietary tools to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes.

Maged Hanna is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and American Life Insurance Company, and he has experience in education with Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools and Lipscomb University. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in self-publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, with resources including mutual-fund/ETF models, SMA strategies, and tax-overlay services.

Thomas Sheehan Jr. is a financial advisor with \&PARTNERS in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC since 1995. \&PARTNERS serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and consulting services through a mix of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Bryan De Cuir is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2006 and joined Private Advisor Group in 2022. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney involved in estate planning through Complete Wealth Preservation, LLC. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms alongside a range of investment strategies.

Clarence Hoskins III is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Prior to his advisory career, he served four years in the U.S. Army. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with retail IRA and brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial planning and optional managed account solutions.

David Wiley III is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC since 1980. Wiley serves on the boards of several companies, including Ampersand Partners LLC, &Affiliates Capital LLC, Saussy Burbank Homes, and Turnberry Homes. &PARTNERS serves a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and ERISA consulting services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis combined with model portfolios and third-party strategies to manage accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Andrew Wood is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC, having previously worked at Covenant Partners, Bank of America N.A., Merrill, and U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm employs a customized wealth management approach centered on client-specific investment profiles and asset allocation, with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Charles Keene is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, having joined in 2021. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager‑selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non‑discretionary approaches supported by third‑party research and platform relationships.

Stephen Laughter is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Truist Advisory Services since 2016, including a prior tenure with Suntrust Investment Services from 2007 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a construction company he formed with his son that builds and rehabs houses. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, fiduciary support, and manager selection through its AMC Advantage program. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with consulting services and utilizes AI-enhanced research and integrated inter-affiliate resources to support its investment approach.

Jaime Settles is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Nashville, TN, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith and Raymond James Financial Services. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation to employees with PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend investment models implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Justin Druckenmiller is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed, Inc., as well as experience with various insurance carriers through W & R Insurance Agencies. He provides investment advisory services primarily through Private Advisor Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions and employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes technology platforms and third-party managers.

Brandon Edwards is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Starfish Infertility Foundation and the Brandywine Pointe Dock Association. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, utilizing multiple investment approaches and technology platforms.

Ronald Richmond Jr. is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Securities, and B. Riley Wealth Management prior to joining Oppenheimer in 2024. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting.

Jeremy Newgard is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Thrivent Financial, Hartford Funds Distributors, Ivy Funds Distributor, and Waddell & Reed. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary advisory model, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms while offering access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Joshua Grogan is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and American HomePride prior to joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2021. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms while offering access to proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Christopher Saxon is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Nashville, TN. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors, he was associated with Trinity Wealth Securities and Tristate Financial Advisors. He is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed account programs through a large network of advisors and employs a technology-driven, model-based investment approach.

William Barclay Jr. is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at InterOcean Capital Group LLC and John Hancock Investment Management. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies and offers access to private funds and third-party managers.

Scott Paschal is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Financial Partners Group, LLC for 12 years. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Hickory Hills Farm, LLC, a farming business operating as Cellar 53 Winery. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and strategic use of low-cost index vehicles.

Nelson Green Jr. is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015. He also holds a position as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts using a range of model solutions and centralized technology through a large network of advisors.