Jamie Shelton is a financial advisor with S.E.E.D. Planning Group, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining S.E.E.D. Planning Group, Shelton worked at Ameriprise and spent four years at the University of Tennessee Knoxville. S.E.E.D. Planning Group provides wealth management, investment advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis with a primarily long-term investment strategy, integrating tax and estate planning while managing diversified portfolios through its investment division, Sift Investment Management.

Douglas Yoakley is a financial advisor at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at PYA Waltman Capital since 2014, concurrently maintaining roles in tax planning and as a director and treasurer for several local organizations, including a professional hockey team and medical research entities. Additionally, he serves as a director on the board of Mountain Commerce Bankshares. PYA Waltman Capital provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach focused on fundamental-value analysis with technical analysis for timing and manages accounts individually across a range of securities, including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Peter Saganski is a financial advisor at Brogan Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Brogan Financial since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life, accident, and health insurance in Tennessee. Brogan Financial serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm applies fundamental securities analysis to tailor strategies based on clients’ objectives and risk profiles and manages approximately $533 million in client assets.

Caden Mumford is a CFP® professional with experience at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2024 and previously at HSC Wealth Advisors. He worked in education at Liberty University and Cambridge Springs Jr/Sr High School before transitioning full-time to financial advising. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on an individualized basis and offering performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Hoy Grimm is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a four-advisor team, offering discretionary asset management, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax-preparation services. The firm employs various investment analysis methods and focuses on mutual funds, ETFs, and corporate debt in its portfolio allocations.

Bradley Helms is a financial advisor at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Publix Super Markets Inc., Liberty University, and Piedmont Baptist Church. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts with a variety of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Kimberlee Spencer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Equita Financial Network, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at The Nalls Sherbakoff Group, LLC and currently operates Next Step Financial LLC alongside her role at Equita. Equita Financial Network provides financial planning, ongoing consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and strategic asset allocation, using sub-advisers and third-party managers to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Alexander Willard is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he operated a pressure washing business during 2017. LeConte Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, advisory consulting, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates accounting and tax services into its offerings and employs a multi-method analytical investment approach tailored to client objectives.

Aaron Hardy is a CFA® charterholder with experience at Belmont Acquisitions and prior roles at the Fujimi City Board of Education and Interac Network. He is based in Knoxville, TN and currently works with S.E.E.D. Planning Group, LLC, a 16-advisor team. S.E.E.D. Planning Group provides wealth management, investment advice, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a primarily long-term investment strategy through its Sift Investment Management division, integrating tax planning and client values into diversified portfolio management.

Nina Strickland is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including SFG Capital Management and First American National Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative duties for two spouse-owned businesses unrelated to investment activities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers customized portfolio management alongside financial planning and insurance services.

Michelle Palmer is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2022. Palmer also serves as a Branch Administrator for Wilkes & Griffin, LLC DBA Lightbridge Wealth Management, where she manages operational branch office needs and supervises support staff. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize proprietary model portfolios combined with outside managers to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kyle Griffin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at Nations Financial Group, Inc., where he has been since 2022, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors. Griffin is also the owner of Wilkes & Griffin, LLC, a business through which he offers investment and advisory services under the name Lightbridge Wealth Management. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary model portfolios with the option to select outside managers, allowing advisors to tailor recommendations based on client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Darrell Avery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maryville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and has also been associated with Flagship Harbor Advisors, LLC since 2016. Avery serves as a nonprofit board member for Monroe County Schools in Tennessee. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers various delivery options such as financial planning, model-portfolio advisory programs, and third-party asset management, supported by an in-house research team and a platform that integrates advisory and brokerage services.

Andrew Wallace is a financial advisor at Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked with firms including Comprehensive Financial Strategies, LLC and Cosey Financial Services, Inc. Wallace is also involved part-time in the life, long-term care, disability, and fixed insurance business. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $2.03 billion in discretionary assets through a team of over 100 financial professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management, a unified managed account program, financial planning, and solutions for managing held-away retirement plan assets.

Timothy Purvis is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement services through a network of independent advisers using a diversified, risk-structured approach.

John Tate is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC since 2023. Prior to this, he worked for 11 years at Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. He is also the owner of HOPE FINANCIAL, a financial consulting business providing services to churches, individuals, and businesses. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, broker/dealer customers, and other institutions through multiple advisory teams. The firm offers a range of asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing personalized asset-allocation strategies and various model-based platforms.

Michael Smith is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with three years of experience in financial advising. He has operated Michael B Smith CPA, PLLC, a tax preparation and planning firm, since 2000. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC provides tailored financial planning, investment management, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios across various securities and frequently employs third-party sub-advisors while maintaining client oversight.

Mark Seither is a financial advisor with Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingsview Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC from 2015 to 2017. Based in Maryville, TN, he is currently part of a firm with a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate entities. Kingsview Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and an internal portfolio group, employing a variety of investment strategies and third-party resources to serve its diverse clientele.

Emily Forst is a CFP® professional at The Mather Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Resource Advisory Services and Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union before joining The Mather Group. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach with customizable strategies and integrates advanced AI and machine-learning tools under human oversight.

Herbert Catledge is a financial advisor at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. and Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. He is the founder and president of Foothills-Retirement Income Solutions LLC, a firm focused on life insurance and annuities sales. IAMS Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily delivers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios across multiple asset classes.