James Lankford is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and FTB Advisors, Inc. prior to his current roles, which include positions at First Bank and FirstBank Investment Partners. His responsibilities also extend to insurance advisory through FirstBank Insurance Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing analytical tools and risk profiling to inform client recommendations, and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

Jeffrey Golliher is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird since 2019 and has been with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2009. His other activities include serving as successor trustee for a long-time friend’s trust. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The group uses a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory strategies supported by ongoing manager selection and home-office research.

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.

Robert Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a large national network. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

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, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Clara Parker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at First Horizon Advisors, Regions Bank, and Citibank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

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.

Sean Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Legacy Capital Advisors, LPL Financial, and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith/Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Scott Schroeffel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 10 years at Suntrust Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, Schroeffel is an associate at Pinnacle Asset Management, where he builds relationships with partners and manages client investment accounts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through its advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Wesley Wright is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services. Wright is also the owner and managing partner of Financial Concepts. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.