Mark Gallups is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, UBS, and Merrill Lynch, as well as a year with New York Empire Baseball. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Reed is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Independent Advisers Group Corp. Reed also operates Reed Financial Group Inc, providing insurance products and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Kimberly Mankin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and JJB Hilliard, WL Lyons. Outside of financial advising, she is also a licensed real estate broker and assists friends and family with real estate transactions. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including municipal and public finance services.

Frederick Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1991. Brown is involved in a private investment business outside his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Honeycutt Jr. is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2026, he worked at Empower Financial Services and Fidelity Investments, and he has experience outside the financial industry with Covenant Transport. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and online advice with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term investing.

Devin Rohner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding the CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bankers Life and its affiliated entities from 2008 to 2025. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Meshan Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Regions Bank, Independent Financial Group, Royal Alliance Associates, and Fifth Third Securities. Smith serves as a board member of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit focused on community and civic involvement for underserved populations in the region. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and affiliated and third-party managers.

Soren Croxall is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at National Planning Corporation for three years. 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, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies in its investment approach.

Jelecia Beverley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, she worked at Edward Jones, Believe&Bless Emporium, Built Technologies, and spent 15 years with Murfreesboro City Schools. She is also a business owner of two ventures, RedBubble and Believe&Bless Emporium. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he spends time selling life, long-term care, fixed annuities, and disability insurance through affiliated agencies and is involved in tax preparation and consulting through a CPA firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Ginger Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2017 following over two decades of experience managing her familys chiropractic practice. In her current role, Ginger employs a holistic approach to help clients align their personal and financial goals, utilizing the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to support retirement planning for individuals, families, and small business owners. Ginger holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, is licensed as a Life and Health Insurance Producer, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Delta State University. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Residing in Franklin, Tennessee, Ginger lives with her husband Woodie. Outside of her professional work, she serves as a team manager for a youth soccer team and enjoys reading, soccer, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Scott Barton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at MassMutual Investors Services and has held prior roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory work, he engages in life insurance sales as an insurance agent. MassMutual 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, using collaborative, software-supported planning methods without discretionary authority over client investments.

Jessica Bryan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a group coach for Spearhead Consulting Group. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure while delivering custody and trade execution services through Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Rebecca Nicholson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch in 1996 following a career as a petroleum engineer. In her current role, Rebecca works with high net worth individuals, families, and business owners to understand their financial goals and develop tailored strategies to achieve them. Rebecca leads an advisory team that emphasizes a consultative approach, involving clients fully in the wealth management process. She conducts thorough investment assessments to gauge clients’ investment purposes and risk tolerances and makes periodic reviews to provide recommendations aligned with clients’ objectives and market conditions. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, Rebecca manages personalized and defined investment strategies that can include individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investments, sometimes on a discretionary basis under the firm’s Investment Advisory Program. She holds professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rebecca earned her bachelor’s degree in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines.

Michael Whittaker is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles in the automotive industry and a position at Purdue University Global. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Jonathan Golczynski Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations. He has less than one year of industry experience and has worked with Primerica Advisors and related firms since 2025. Outside of finance, he has held various roles in educational institutions and the hospitality sector. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Brandan Chasteen is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently associated with MassMutual Investors Services. His prior roles include positions at Private Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Harpeth Wealth Partners, a faith-based professional development organization for marketplace leaders. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers various educational and event-driven planning programs.

Thomas Atkinson is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients in the Middle Tennessee area. With over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, he has worked in various roles supporting a diverse group of clients in achieving their specific financial goals. Thomas focuses on educating clients about the recommendations and options available to them, ensuring a clear understanding of each personalized financial plan. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Thomas holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from Auburn University. He emphasizes building strong client relationships and collaborates one-on-one to develop financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals. In addition to his professional work, Thomas is committed to community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. His personal interests include adventure sports, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, photography, running, soccer, and spending time with his family.

James Reed is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and serves as the executor of his parent's will since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Craig Long is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Mutual of Omaha. In addition to his advisory work, he has served as an expert witness in a life insurance lawsuit. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs firm-designed asset allocation and portfolio management tools across multiple investment vehicles.