Taylor Carter is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in White House, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for AmerisourceBergen: MWI Animal Health for five years and East Tennessee State University for four years. 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 solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Blake Schmitt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Schmitt is also involved with Tennessee Prep Baseball Report, where he assists in facilitating the showcasing of high school baseball players for professional and collegiate scouting events. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Ann Wajler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mount Juliet, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wilson Bank & Trust and its associated investment services entities since 2008, alongside her ongoing tenure at Raymond James Financial Services Inc. Outside of her primary advisory roles, she is also employed as a financial advisor at WBT Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports a wide network of advisors with tools for client risk profiling and outcome modeling.

Alexandra Morris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Simmons Hanly Conroy and Case Works, as well as work in internal medicine at Dr. Ann Shippy, MD. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Catherine Nuismer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked at Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital. Based in Nashville, TN, she advises clients through UBS’s comprehensive platform. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies.

Shawna Ruby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Verizon for 27 years. She occasionally manages a timeshare rental in Breckenridge, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and mutual funds.

Michael M. Heard, CFP®, serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with a team of specialists to work with a select group of families, businesses, and nonprofits, developing and implementing strategies aimed at managing their wealth. Michael takes a hands-on approach to client service, focusing on building relationships grounded in trust and providing in-depth financial recommendations to support clients across every stage of their financial life cycle. Michael’s expertise encompasses a broad range of wealth management services, including retirement planning and income distribution, investment and cash flow management, tax minimization strategies, liability management through lending solutions, asset allocation and diversification, insurance coordination, corporate cash management, and corporate retirement plans. He also works closely with family tax accountants and attorneys on trust and estate planning. His experience covers financial strategies from asset accumulation to the efficient transfer of wealth. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia (1993) and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University (1994). He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). A lifelong resident of Macon, Michael’s personal interests include reading, running, and cycling. He is committed to community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations.

Michael Mccormick is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 19 years at Signator Investors, Inc. His practice is based in Goodlettsville, TN. He is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

William Prestage is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and has prior experience with Triad Advisors, LLC, Key Capital Management, Inc., and Wood Financial Group, LLC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, efficient-frontier analysis, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Linda Murphy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at TIAA from 2014 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Gilbert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of advising, he is involved with the National Association of Mental Illness and participates in community activities related to mental health. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily with a tiered wrap fee structure.

Peter Danilaitis is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Summitview Consultants and Wells Fargo Clearing. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Tamara Brentley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining Edward Jones. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Fuller is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Fuller is also a fixed insurance agent. 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 a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Justin Dorris is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. He has worked at Wilson Bank & Trust and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2012. 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 clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports various advisory programs across a large network of advisors.

Benjamin Brazier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hendersonville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Ally Financial, Dream Builders Construction, LLC, Nick Mayer Ford Lincoln, General Motors Financial, and Cornerstone National Title. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates an SEC-registered advisory program and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Collier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hendersonville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Collier serves as a notary for Sumner County, Tennessee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and technology solutions.

Garrett Dickerson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Dickerson serves as a board member of Living Sent Ministries, hosts a podcast focused on faith and community service, officiates college football games in Conference USA, and leads a nonprofit supporting families affected by infertility, miscarriage, and abortion. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes comprehensive written recommendations addressing various financial topics, delivered through a large network of advisors.

Thomas Perini is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor based in Nashville, TN, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including MBSC Securities Corporation, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, and Third Avenue Management LLC prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Matthew Dudiak is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2000. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and multiple capital markets functions.