Kevin Clunan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with First Tennessee Brokerage since 2001 and FTB Advisors, Inc. since 2013. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Connie Best is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Slonecker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and First Horizon Bank. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at DoorDash and Lone Oak Day Camp, as well as a teaching role in primary education. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advisory services tailored to client goals. The firm supports a large advisor network and offers specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.

Adam Kelly is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Shoemaker Financial since 2016 and was affiliated with Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life Insurance Company from 2016 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an independent sports coach and referee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Charles Cato II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory, and Vista Asset Management, where he maintains a long-term association. Additionally, he is a certified notary. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Marcus Marotti is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Stone Rudolph & Henry since 2013, where he serves as a tax accountant. OSAIC Wealth Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios and supports various investment platforms and managed-account solutions.

Charles Grummon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He serves as treasurer for the Wang Foundation for Sight Restoration in Nashville, TN. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ryan Mc Clure is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James, he spent ten years with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and investment consulting to client goals.

Claire Hanson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Hanson is employed as a software engineer at Vanderbilt University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technologies such as machine learning.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Les Cheneaux Islands Association in Cedareville, MI. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Hesselink is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. His background includes positions at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Life Insurance Co. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is also involved in insurance product sales and services through his agency roles. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with a variety of investment options.

Ronald Akers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and specialized institutional and participant advice programs.

Benjamin Kuhlman is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. His background includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Regions Bank, as well as seven years of service in the United States Marine Corps. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Michelle Oakley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, including prior roles at Sinor Marcum Group LLC and various insurance carriers as well as Waddell & Reed, Inc. based in Nashville, TN. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Steven Glaeser is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kaplan Professional Education and PFS Investments Inc., and has been a freelance writer since 2005. Glaeser is involved in educational activities as a content writer and instructor for life and securities exam preparation. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services facilitated by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Robert Kern is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill, where he works with individuals, families, business owners, and retirees. He assists clients in making informed financial decisions and staying focused on their priorities. His approach involves developing tailored strategies that integrate investment management, retirement planning, risk management, and estate considerations. Robert addresses key client concerns such as retirement readiness, income generation in retirement, tax efficiency, investment risk, and legacy planning. He emphasizes a long-term perspective in investing, aiming to build strategies that support clients' goals through changing markets and life circumstances. His professional designations include Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University. Outside of his professional role, Robert enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, exercising, reading, and spending time with family and friends. He is involved in community organizations such as The Store, Habitat for Humanity, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the Williamson County Animal Center. He is also a member of the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce.

Jeffery Henrikson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. He also serves as a co-trustee for his parents' family trust. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Daniel Fleming is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2019 and previously held positions at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of financial advisory, he is involved with the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. 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 range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

J Whitmore is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on delivering personalized financial strategies and advice to individuals, families, and businesses. His approach emphasizes understanding clients' short- and long-term financial objectives to tailor solutions that address managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Since entering the financial services industry in 2011 and joining Merrill in 2014, J Whitmore has developed expertise in building strong client-advisor relationships that foster confidence and empowerment in wealth management. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ and Personal Investment Advisor designations and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Middle Tennessee State University. Outside of his professional role, J Whitmore enjoys football, golfing, soccer, softball, and spending time with his family. He lives in Murfreesboro with his wife and three daughters.

Parker Molitor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corporation for six years. Molitor is also a licensed agent involved in life insurance sales and service. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.