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.

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.

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.

Ryan Hoppie is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals and working toward financial freedom. He focuses on providing personalized guidance and strategies that align with clients' values and long-term objectives. Prior to his current role, Ryan gained experience as a Portfolio Implementation Specialist at The Vanguard Group, a Financial Literacy Coach at Utah Valley University, and a Client Relationship Manager at Soltis Investment Advisors. He is committed to continuous learning and staying informed about industry trends and regulatory changes. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys biking, camping, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Seelman is a financial advisor at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Arkwise Wealth - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, as well as a background that includes engagements with Soccer Shots and academic institutions. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach combined with fundamental analysis and model-based asset allocation, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using a core–satellite strategy with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Connor Cox is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. He previously worked at Trust Co. of Tennessee and held positions at the University of Tennessee and the Knoxville Police Department. Connor is a board member and treasurer of the Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee. Proffitt & Goodson provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans, using an evidence-based investment framework combined with fundamental and technical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, pension consulting, and employs both automated and held-away account technologies to manage client assets.

William Cochran is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at TVAMP, LLC. His prior work includes positions at Raymond James & Associates and Regions Bank. He is based in Knoxville, TN. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on long-term, asset-allocation strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of services, including wrap-fee programs, educational seminars, and accounting-liaison support.

Melissa Mijares is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with TVAMP, LLC, a team-based firm in Knoxville, TN, and has worked previously with Edward Jones, Bank of Tennessee, and LPL Financial LLC. Mijares serves as Board Secretary for the Widowed Parent Relief Project in Knoxville. 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 approach using diversified portfolios primarily made up of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of services including ERISA retirement-plan advisory and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Conaty is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including First Horizon Advisors, Inc. and Ftb Advisors, Inc., and has been with TVAMP and affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Knox Youth Sports. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, emphasizing a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers ongoing asset management, retirement-plan advisory services, and access to third-party money managers through institutional platforms and unique features such as a wrap-fee program and educational workshops.

James Brynmor is a financial advisor at Marotta Wealth Management, Inc. based in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Leading Edge Financial Planning, Ameriprise Financial, and Capitol Financial Solutions. Marotta Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including retirees, university professors, small business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach with diversified asset allocation and offers fee-only fiduciary advisory services through a multi-advisor team.

Robert Eddins is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with TVAMP, LLC and has held roles at Tennessee Brokerage Agency, LPL Financial, Ftb Advisors, and First Horizon Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, Eddins engages in writing and editing activities. 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 approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as wrap-fee programs, seminars, and accounting-liaison support.

Charles Mattingly is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC since 2015. He has a longstanding career as a pilot with Southwest Airlines, beginning in 2007, which he continues alongside his advisory work. Mattingly also owns Leading Edge Tax Planning LLC, a tax and accounting services business. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC is a team of nine advisors providing wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and a long-term investment approach using mostly low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting.