Jonathan Dockery is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He is also a certified public accountant and principal of Jonathan K. Dockery, CPA, PLLC, where he provides accounting and tax preparation services, dedicating 15% of his professional time to this practice. LeConte Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, advisory consulting, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates accounting and tax services with investment management, employing a multi-method analytical approach and customized portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Bedford is a financial advisor at Sovereign Financial Group, Inc. in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience in tax accounting and advisory services through his roles at Your Back Office Accounting and Strategic Resource Alliance. Prior to his current advisory role, he worked at Intuit Inc. and Pellissippi State Community College. Sovereign Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, retirement plans, and a registered investment company. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and cash-management solutions, employing a diversified investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative strategies.

David Goodson is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Proffitt & Goodson Inc. in Knoxville, TN since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Dryad Properties Partnership, a real estate partnership that owns the office building used by his firm. Proffitt & Goodson provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs an evidence-based investment framework with model-based, core-satellite allocations and uses automated tools for rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Douglas Whitten is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc., C&J Wealth Advisors, and Securities America. Whitten is also a licensed insurance agent in Tennessee, providing fixed insurance products. LeConte Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, advisory consulting, and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates accounting and tax services into its advisory platform and employs a multi-method analytical approach tailored to client objectives.

Richard Gardner is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN. Prior to joining TVAMP, he worked at Edward Jones for four years and Home Federal Bank for nine years. He is also involved with Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm he started in 2023. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as third-party money manager referrals, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement-plan advisory engagements.

Wesley Brown is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with CogentBlue Wealth Advisors since 2019, including its prior formation as WEALTHCARE ADVISORY PARTNERS LLC, and previously worked at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in Origin Offroad, LLC, a vehicle upfitting business. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based approach tailored to each client’s investment policy statement, utilizing outside managers and sub-advisors as appropriate.

Patrick Clark is a financial advisor at Alliance Wealth Management Partners LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Alliance Wealth Management Partners LLC is a multi-advisor team serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, applying fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term orientation.

Matthew McDaniel is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Compass Ion Advisors, LLC since 2021 and previously at Vision Financial Consulting and JTEKT Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and planning services through McDaniel Tax Advisory LLC. Compass Ion Advisors, LLC serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutions, offering integrated financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting through a team-driven model managing approximately $1.59 billion in assets. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and long-term holding periods, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and regularly monitoring client portfolios.

Michael Lawson is a financial advisor at Alliance Wealth Management Partners LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and LPL Financial. Lawson is also a licensed independent insurance agent, selling commissionable insurance products. Alliance Wealth Management Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a primarily long-term investment focus while allowing tactical adjustments, and it offers portfolios constructed with diversified mutual funds and ETFs.

Richard Williamson is a financial advisor at FMSA in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation. He began his advisory career in 2025 and previously worked in corporate roles at Vulcan Materials and International Paper for over 30 years. FMSA is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, municipalities, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $216 million for over 1,200 clients using a fundamental, research-driven investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services.

Dylon Hibbard is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to his financial career, he served six years in the Armed Forces. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset allocation strategy using diversified portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of services including sub-advisory relationships and variable sub-account management.

Theodore Yoos III is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at CogentBlue Wealth Advisors, LLC and has prior experience with Cornerstone Financial Management LLC, Back Bay Financial Group, Inc., and Tanager Financial Services Inc. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory–based approach, incorporates third-party managers, and offers flexible planning engagements tailored to client needs.

Luke Bowes is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC, having previously been employed at Evercore Group LLC and Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. In addition to his advisory role, Bowes provides administrative support to Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, LLC. TVAMP, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios primarily made up of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers wrap-fee programs, educational seminars, and accounting-liaison services.

Kevin Painter is a financial advisor at Leconte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Leconte Wealth Management since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of advisory services, he serves as a power of attorney for a family member. 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, offering tailored investment strategies alongside tax preparation and planning.

Neil Goodson is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. since 2017 and previously at New Century Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate partnership that owns the office building used by Proffitt & Goodson Inc. as its principal location. Proffitt & Goodson provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs an evidence-based investment framework with model-based, core-satellite allocations and uses automated tools for rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Beau Bushong is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Apex Insurance, LLC, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, Greenleaf Industries, and Alumni Hall Stores. 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 advisory platform and uses a multi-method analytical approach to tailor investment advice.

Scott Fisher is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with TVAMP, LLC and has worked at related firms including Tennessee Brokerage Agency and LPL Financial. Fisher is involved in TVAMP Tax Planning, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as retirement-plan advisory, sub-advisory relationships, and educational seminars.

Kevin Gormley is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC. He has worked with Leading Edge Financial Planning since 2015 and is also the managing member and owner of Leading Edge Tax Planning, LLC, a tax planning and preparation firm. Prior to this, he spent nine years at Accounting Consultants, Inc. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC offers wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversification, and long-term investing, utilizing a mix of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles while providing discretionary portfolio management and continuous account reviews.

InvestmentNews recognized Thomas as one of the best wealth advisors under 40 in the USA. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and an Enrolled Agent for the IRS. He is also an adjunct lecturer in the Finance department at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee—Knoxville. He is the director of pro bono financial planning on the Board of the Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee and a volunteer tax preparer through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. He served a Christian mission for two years in Colombia, South America, and is fluent in Spanish. He currently volunteers in his church's youth program. In his free time, he enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife and two sons, playing strategy games and pickleball. He is a proud sponsor of the Tellico Village Pickleball Club.

Bryan Belew is a financial advisor at Leconte Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and operates his own CPA firm, Bryan M Belew, CPA, PLLC, which provides tax preparation and assistance services. Prior to joining Leconte Wealth Management, he worked at Bill Miles CPA and Blakenship CPA Group. Leconte Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates accounting and tax services with investment management, providing customized portfolios and tax planning as part of its Purpose Built Planning service.