Mete Fikri is the sole advisor at SEF Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at SEM Capital, LLC since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns a business that invests in short-term vacation rental properties. SEF Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm offers subadvisory services and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis to support various investment strategies.

Rosemary Frank is a financial advisor with Rosemary Frank Financial, LLC in Brentwood, TN. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. She is also president of Financial Advantage, Inc., where she operates as an independent licensed insurance agent. Rosemary Frank Financial, LLC provides asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm utilizes a manager-of-managers approach through the Envestnet platform, emphasizing quantitative analysis and long-term investment strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Brice Jennings is the principal of Jennings Investment Group, Inc. in Smyrna, TN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Jennings Investment Group, LLC since 2006 and is the sole advisor at the firm. Jennings Investment Group provides investment advisory and supervisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a tactical asset allocation approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and economic analysis with proprietary indicators, and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

William Welborn III is a financial advisor at Hoskins Financial, LLC in Nashville, TN, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hoskins Financial in 2022, he worked as a contractor for the Tennessee Army National Guard through Hoskins & Company from 2016 to 2022. Outside of advising, he has a part-time administrative role in data entry with Hoskins & Co. PC. Hoskins Financial provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and fiduciaries such as trusts and estates, with additional services for corporate clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to deliver tailored portfolio management and conducts regular reviews, while maintaining affiliations with an accounting and tax services firm.

Blake Cate Jr. is the sole advisor at SMEAC Financial, LLC, an independent firm located in Nolensville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 46 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. SMEAC Financial serves individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, and business entities, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers tailored investment advice and family office services, utilizing a range of strategies including options, margin, and derivatives.

Michael McKinney is the principal of McKinney Capital Management, LLC in Nashville, TN, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has managed his independent advisory firm since 2010 and also serves as a CPA manager involved in business development, tax preparation, auditing, and firm administration. McKinney Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s portfolios use mutual funds and ETFs guided by fundamental and technical analysis, with many accounts managed on a discretionary basis, while the principal’s CPA background supports a distinctive combination of accounting and advisory services.

William McDonald is a financial advisor at Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC in Nolensville, TN, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with HD Vest Advisory Services and Retirement Planning Solutions since 2003. Retirement Planning Solutions provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a mix of fundamental and cyclical analysis methods and implements portfolios with index funds, ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents.

Brian Johnson is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is the president and owner of Raven Point Wealth Management, LLC in Brentwood, TN, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he held roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Emerald Spectrum Advisory, and Larson Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is also a sales associate at Nashville Running Company. Raven Point Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select institutions such as trusts and small businesses. The firm emphasizes disciplined, low-cost, and tax-sensitive strategies implemented through broad diversification, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and offers educational seminars and workshops alongside its investment services.

Carter Norvell Jr. is a financial advisor at CN Wealth LLC in Nashville, TN, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Norvell Advisors LLC, Equitable Trust Company, and Healthmark Ventures, LLC. CN Wealth is a state-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individual clients. The firm manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, and bonds, employing a primarily long-term investment approach combined with customized asset allocations and periodic rebalancing.

Jason Qualls is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Fortitude Wealth Management in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He has been with Fortitude Wealth Management since its founding in 2011. Fortitude Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm generally employs a long-term investment perspective using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily operating on a non-discretionary basis with clients retaining full control over implementation.

Hani Nofal is a financial advisor at Nofal Insurance and Wealth in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2025 to 2026 and served in the U.S. Navy for 11 years. Nofal Insurance and Wealth provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm uses asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and offers estate planning packages with implementation options, conducting quarterly account reviews.

Brian Cote is a financial advisor at GPWA, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Triad Advisors LLC and Smith WB Financial Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Endurance Strategies, where he acts as a loan broker providing financing solutions and market intelligence to clients. GPWA serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, charities, and retirement plans by offering asset management, financial and business planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and Modern Portfolio Theory approaches to develop client-specific portfolios and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis, often working with third-party managers.

Ryan Patterson is a financial advisor at High Knoll Wealth Advisors, LLC in Nashville, TN, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with High Knoll Wealth Advisors since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Patterson owns and operates Aquis Facilities Management, a kitchen compliance and exhaust contracting business based in Memphis, TN. High Knoll Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and plan sponsors. The firm uses asset-allocation principles informed by modern portfolio theory and third-party capital market assumptions to build long-term portfolios, and it offers discretionary portfolio management alongside standalone financial planning.

Micah Wakefield is a financial advisor at TrueHaven Capital with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining TrueHaven, he worked at Swan Wealth Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. Wakefield is also the managing member of several affiliated special-purpose vehicles associated with TrueHaven. TrueHaven Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, corporations, and other registered investment advisers by providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, family office services, and alternatives advisory. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction and offers customized solutions including separately managed accounts and a unique ETF conversion program.

Regan Flaherty is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with ProAthlete Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked at firms including Peak Brokerage Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Raymond James & Associates. ProAthlete Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and concierge services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and business entities, including professional athletes. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with both in-house and third-party managers, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances while offering integrated business-management support.

Steven Kibbel is a financial advisor at Shorebreak Capital, LLC in Franklin, TN, with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Shorebreak Capital in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial, Beacon Capital Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. He is also an author of financial planning books through his business, Kibbel Financial Planning. Shorebreak Capital provides fee-based financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and closely held businesses. The firm employs a risk-calibrated model approach with actively monitored and rebalanced portfolios incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and other investment vehicles.

Ryan Benoit is a financial advisor with Weatherhelm Capital Management LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has experience working in futures and brokerage firms since 2018, including roles at Weatherhelm Futures, TJM Brokerage, and R.J. O'Brien & Associates. Benoit is based in Arrington, Tennessee. Weatherhelm Capital Management LLC provides fee-only investment advisory and consulting services primarily to individual clients, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs a cash-flow-based planning process with a focus on risk management through position sizing, dynamic rebalancing, and the use of derivatives and alternative investments.

Daniel Parker is a financial advisor with Acropolis Partners, LLC in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Acropolis Partners in 2021, he worked at G.L.S. & Associates, Hayden Royal, and Cary Street Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a licensed insurance agent, dedicating time to insurance sales. Acropolis Partners, LLC provides portfolio management and consults on sub-adviser selection for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a blend of proprietary model portfolios and sub-adviser oversight across various asset classes. The firm focuses on tailored discretionary and non-discretionary services with ongoing portfolio monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Stephen Buehler is a financial advisor at Astra Ventures with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Astra Ventures in 2020, he worked at Magnolia Capital and The Blackstone Group. Astra Ventures provides investment advice and portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and privately offered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, utilizing strategies such as private equity, venture capital, and direct lending, and is registered as a Commodity Trading Adviser with the NFA.

Theodore Nielsen is a financial advisor at Arrow Alliance with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Edward Jones, and Thrivent Financial. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at Augsburg University. Arrow Alliance is an independent Tennessee-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm follows a goals-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing asset allocation across public and private vehicles and offers discretionary wealth management through a wrap-fee program alongside fiduciary consulting services for retirement plans.