Zachary Adkisson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Mentzer Group and DoorDash, as well as academic involvement at the University of Tennessee. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the University of Tennessee College of Music and the UTK Haslam College of Business and performs as a cellist at community events. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brian Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop plans, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gloria Wilson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an engineering project management business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and corporations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various investment tools and third-party platforms.

James Lankford is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial and FirstBank Investment Partners, where he also serves as a financial advisor and insurance agent. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and supports small businesses with its SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Gail Hatfield is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent one year at UT Federal Credit Union. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Thor Victorson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has been affiliated with First Tennessee Brokerage and FTB Advisors, Inc. for over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from multiple sources.

Jeffrey Golliher is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird since 2019 and concurrently at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a successor trustee for a longtime friend’s trust. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, and institutional clients through a combination of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary management and municipal advisory, supported by both in-house and third-party managers.

Joshua Carter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and affiliated lending programs.

Amanda Webb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Webb is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Curtis Shoemaker Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over fifty years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has affiliations dating back to 1981 with New England Securities and New England Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as an insurance agent in individual life, health, and property and casualty lines. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to deliver tailored recommendations without investment discretion.

Robert Ball is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2022, including time at its predecessor, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a real estate license with Realty Connect but does not engage in active duties there. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Ryan Kelly is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at NAD Ventures LLC, an investment and finance-related firm based in Knoxville, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies.

Alicia Norton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm’s approach integrates access to a wide range of investment products and services as part of Bank of America’s corporate platform.

Clara Parker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Horizon Advisors and Regions Bank, among other roles in the financial sector. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and specialized programs for small businesses, leveraging its institutional resources and public finance affiliations.

Tyson Gillespie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2025 and previously worked at First Horizon. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality and retail industries, including roles at Ole Smoky Moonshine and Cracker Barrel. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Alexander Minge is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, ORNL Federal Credit Union, and Odyssey Investment Advisors, where he also serves as president. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of Continental Coffee Company, overseeing green coffee purchases and roasting profiles, and works as a social media personality focusing on photography and athletics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

Jeffrey Thode is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory role. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Stamp is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015 and has a concurrent role at Regions Bank since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Zachary Jamison is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He previously worked for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and provide written recommendations.

Jefferson Cross is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with more than 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with individuals and families to organize, plan, and track their financial goals, focusing on education about market movements and maintaining a long-term investment perspective. He is part of the Cagle Cross Group, a team of nine professionals with over 70 years of combined industry experience, including members who hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. Jefferson holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Jefferson is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is a committed churchgoer and places his faith at the center of his life. Jefferson is also an enthusiastic supporter of University of Tennessee athletics, sharing this passion with his family.