Brandon Whittaker is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of experience at First Command in advisory, insurance, and brokerage services, following prior roles including law enforcement with the Metro Nashville Police Department and work at Bethal University. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Stephen Maggart is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wileybros Aintree Capital LLC since 2009. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Martin Simmons is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at SunTrust Advisory Services and related SunTrust entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons serves as Vice President of Administration for Chopin Oil & Gas Company, a family-owned business with timber and mineral rights leases. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, implementing advice through a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Jared Cason is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2019, following prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and its registration as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

William Peerman is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has held roles at Commonwealth since 2009 and is also associated with Hillcrest Financial Group. Peerman is the owner and president of Peerman Capital Management, LLC, a private entity managing securities and insurance practices. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and discretionary model portfolios, while enabling advisors to deliver customized investment solutions.

Alex Hattenhauer is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, InterOcean Capital Group, LLC, and Northern Trust. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies and offers a range of specialized investment options and legacy programs.

Felipe Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Gallatin, TN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and JP Morgan Securities, LLC. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and strategies ranging from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Ryan Carson is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and also operates TennEV LLC, an automotive aftermarket company. Carson serves as a member at large on his neighborhood homeowners association board. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Todd Matthews is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Truist Advisory Services, where he has worked since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Matthews owns a lake cabin in Smithville, Tennessee, which he plans to outsource for rental management. 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 and non-discretionary consulting, utilizing third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools to support manager selection and portfolio oversight.

Peyton Delvendahl is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2020, Peyton worked at Arthur J. Gallagher and the University of Tennessee in retirement services and risk management roles. Outside of advisory work, Peyton is also an agent with Agia, involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Heather Oconnor is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Truist Investment Services, SunTrust Bank, and BB&T in various capacities from 2016 to the present. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, and offers programs like AMC Advantage for clients seeking third-party manager appointments.

Joshua Embry is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital, LLC since 1997. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies.

Nicholas Hershey is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2022, he worked at Keystone Wealth Partners and held roles outside the financial industry including positions at Sundt Construction and Grand Canyon Athletics. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Derek Deguire is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Truist Advisory Services. He has held roles at SunTrust Advisory Services since 2016 and Suntrust Securities since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in residential real estate, purchasing and renovating properties for resale. 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 manager-selection programs, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by AI-enabled research and inter-affiliate integration.

Jennifer Alexander is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has been with SunTrust Advisory Services since 2014 and has prior experience with SunTrust Bank and Suntrust Investment Services, Inc. Alexander serves on the boards of the Muscle Shoals Songwriters' Foundation and Speedway Children's Charities, contributing to community arts and children's educational initiatives. 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 strategies, supported by inter-affiliate integration and AI-enabled research tools.

Kaley Idol is a financial advisor at &Partners in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at WileyBros Aintree Capital LLC since 2018 and previously spent two years at Athens Health and Fitness. &Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jason Holland is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Gallatin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2021 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2015. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with multiple regulatory registrations.

Matthew O'Connor is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Provident Wealth Management, a finance startup, Virtue Capital Management, UBS, and State Street. Focus Partners Wealth serves a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach featuring enhanced open architecture with a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis, and offers a wide range of wealth management and advisory services.

Vivian Houghland is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2011 and also serves as an agent with Agia for non-securities insurance products. Outside of her advisory role, she is the treasurer for the 2200 Harding Place Homeowners' Association and acts as a notary public. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs and other financial services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Jeffry Drott is a financial advisor at Mariner with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at National Securities Corporation for 23 years before joining Mariner Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party investment platforms and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.