William Shallenberger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Nashville, TN, and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Earlier in his career, he worked as a service representative for Aire Master, a company providing air freshener services. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts and offers portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors, managing approximately $29.2 billion across nearly 300,000 clients.

Jeffrey Arwood is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2006. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management with both model and customized portfolios and serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Christopher Trokey is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 66 and 63 licenses. His prior work includes 13 years at GenSpring Family Offices, LLC, followed by roles at Suntrust Investment Services and Suntrust Advisory Services since 2018. Outside of finance, Trokey is licensed as an armed security guard and provides contracted security services for nonprofit events. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, employing a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen Neu is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC based in Nashville, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners, he worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Sagespring Wealth Partners. He also serves as an independent contractor mentee with the Aull Wealth Team. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through customized portfolio management and third-party money manager selections.

Christina Horan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at LPL Financial for seven years. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Nashville, TN. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolio management supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside retirement plan consulting and other financial solutions.

Michael Wood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, bringing four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services since 2022, Truist Investment Services starting in 2021, and Origin Bank from 2017 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platform partnerships and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen Enoch is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Lion Street Advisors and Highland Capital Brokerage. Outside of his advisory role, he owns the intellectual property of the late Lewis Grizzard and is involved in life insurance and annuities sales through Bluffview Insurance Group. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of 164 independent advisors, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Westin Kaser is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of finance, he previously worked in the food service industry. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Alexandre Sawyer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Nashville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Florida Financial Advisors and positions outside finance such as at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and in security and education sectors. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and direct indexing, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration combined with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank.

Thomas Ennis is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services in Nashville, TN. His prior roles include positions at Suntrust Investment Services, Suntrust Advisory Services, Wileybros Aintree Capital LLC, and UBS Financial Services. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of solutions including asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by inter-affiliate integration.

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 an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, American Life Insurance Company, World Financial Group, and Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. Outside the firm, he is involved in online publishing through Kindle Direct Publishing. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm sponsors the Passageway Managed Account Program, providing a range of portfolio management options through Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange platform.

Thomas Sheehan Jr. is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has been with Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC since 1995. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, combining proprietary models with third-party manager solutions and employing a range of analytical approaches within its portfolio management.

Bryan De Cuir is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mt. Juliet, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and is also associated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed attorney and provides estate planning services through Complete Wealth Preservation, LLC. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a variety of investment models, allowing for tailored strategies that combine advisory and brokerage services.

Clarence Hoskins III is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Investment Management Services LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and service in the U.S. Army from 2016 to 2020. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Eric Cornell is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and other financial firms. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing a personal business as a general partner and managing member of Cornell Properties 10X. Valic Financial Advisors 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 through a large network of advisors, leveraging technology and third-party model managers to support a high client-to-advisor ratio.

David Wiley III is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC since 1980. Wiley serves on the boards of several organizations, including Ampersand Partners LLC, &Affiliates Capital LLC, and multiple home building companies. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities such as charitable organizations and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party portfolio strategies and a range of analysis techniques.

Andrew Wood is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he was with Covenant Partners, LLC, Bank of America N.A., Merrill, and U.S. Trust Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, foundations, and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing using proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Richard Lunsford is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He joined Mariner Wealth in 2024 and previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors, Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Creative Planning, and USAA financial planning services. Outside of advising, he is a partner in an Amazon storefront business. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services.

Charles Keene is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at BB&T Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a commercial real estate venture. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and uses third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support its investment management and fiduciary services.