Shawn Valukas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor and owner of Mr Buddy's Happy Farm, an animal sanctuary caring for abused or neglected animals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Robert Cook is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads a boutique advisory team focused on delivering high-touch, high-quality services to a select group of affluent families. His practice specializes in addressing the unique needs of corporate executives, business owners, and retirees by providing customized strategies that leverage Merrill’s resources to simplify financial complexities and help clients achieve their family priorities and long-term goals. With over 25 years of experience, Robert advises successful business owners and executives on wealth management, exit planning, equity compensation, cash flow planning, risk management, and tax-efficient strategies. As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA), he guides business owners through the exit planning process, aligning business, personal, and financial objectives to maximize value and preserve wealth and legacy. For executives, he offers strategic support to navigate transitions from executive roles into retirement or their next life phase. Robert holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA) designations, along with FINRA Series 7, 24, and 66 registrations, and is insurance licensed. His educational credentials include a Bachelor’s degree from Lipscomb University and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on finance from Georgia State University. Beyond his professional commitments, Robert serves on the Board of Directors for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. His personal interests include basketball, football, golfing, music, reading, running, singing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Walter Juarez is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has developed and refined a process to guide families, business owners, and executives in making informed financial decisions while avoiding costly mistakes. This process involves understanding clients' objectives, creating clear strategies to achieve desired outcomes, and regularly reviewing progress. Walter brings nine years of industry experience, with seven of those years at Merrill. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He earned his education from Westminster College. Walter is involved in community activities through organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. He is also a member of Toastmasters International. Outside of his professional work, Walter enjoys interests including chess, cooking, hiking, horseback riding, ice skating, and spending time with his family.

Steven Laughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Barajas is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Principal Securities, Inc. and Centurio Wealth/One America Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with soccer organizations such as the Massapequa Soccer Club and North Atlanta Soccer Association. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Jonathan Winkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. for eight and ten years, respectively. His credentials include a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist, and U.S. Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Miller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing tax-efficient global portfolios designed for long-term capital appreciation for individuals and families. Utilizing alternative investments, options, and private credit, he collaborates closely with clients through open and consistent communication to establish personalized financial strategies. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and has the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Benjamin volunteers in his community and pursues personal interests that include cooking, football, golfing, hunting, music, reading, and tennis. He lives in College Grove, Tennessee, with his wife, Dionne, and their children, Oliver and Kendall.

Brennan Shea is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Jackson National Life Distributors, Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates, and Applied Pressure. Baird’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research including AI tools, and provides municipal advisory services alongside its broad wealth management offerings.

Derek Lyle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at First Horizon Bank and Louisiana Pacific Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers diverse investment strategies and employs technology tools to support advisors while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets across a large network of representatives.

Ryan Kotarba is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Kotarba Cattle Company, a small cattle breeding business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Jeffrey Lancaster Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brentwood, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he worked at Tennessee Oncology, Marcum, LLP, and Watkins Uiberall, PLLC. In addition to his advisory role, he conducts outside insurance sales focused on life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations through collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Gerald Bonner Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial services career in 2001 and holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Gerald earned a Bachelor's Degree from Johnson & Wales University. Gerald assists clients by helping them manage their wealth to meet their individual needs. He focuses on a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with listening to clients and ensuring that every potential solution is grounded in understanding their goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, executive compensation, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Outside of his professional role, Gerald is involved with the Pencil Organization and Safe Haven. His personal interests include ice hockey, music, reading, and spending time with his family.

August Perazzini is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities Service Network, and National Planning Corporation. Perazzini also teaches the retirement planning module for Kaplan's CFP program at Belmont University in Nashville, TN. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs delivered through its multi-advisor platform.

Michael Shea is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and was previously with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. from 1997 to 2018. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Elias Hassan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked for J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 17 years before joining Baird in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member in a startup restaurant, Gusto Wood Fire Grill LLC, and holds interests in several investment and business ventures, including a family investment partnership and a small investment in a Nashville-based tech firm. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services featuring discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, manager selection, and tax management, supported by internal research and investment technology.

Gregg Waller is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and currently is also affiliated with Duncan Financial Planning Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Waller operates as an independent insurance agent and is involved in the travel and transportation services sector. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies alongside access to third-party advisers.

James Knott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently operates his own tax preparation and accounting business as president of James L Knott CPA PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Lee Wolfe is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Stifel Independent Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Lindsey Naeyaert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence.