David Brooke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Client Services, LLC and Woodbury Financial for two decades each, and spent one year at OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate rental business and is involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Melissa Anderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2002, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with the firm through its current structure since 2020. Between 2016 and 2018, she was involved in an entrepreneurial venture with Wine Shop at Home. Ameriprise is an institutional firm serving clients approaching or in retirement, typically with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm offers a retirement-income planning service that provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support client planning.

Gregory Ward is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Charles Sommer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Jackson National Life Distributors, LLC and Bravo. 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 advisory programs and financial planning services, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Cooper Hayes is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Knoxville, TN. Prior to joining Raymond James & Associates, his background includes periods of full-time education and roles at local golf and country clubs. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Justin Willis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Oak Ridge, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously held roles at Knox County Schools, MWA Financial Services Inc, Modern Woodmen of America, and Mutual of Omaha. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a wide range of advisory strategies and maintains one of the largest retail advisor networks in the industry, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Ashley Bourne is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor portfolio strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Cory Gerlach is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has held his current role at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Heil Trailer International from 2009 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Renshaw is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Regions Bank and Alumni Hall. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves 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 large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Connor Boynton is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to clarify their financial goals and preferences, supporting them in making important financial decisions. He has held this role since 2026. Prior to his current position, Connor served as a Central Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Before that, he gained experience as a Registered Client Service Associate at Desert Financial Wealth Management from 2020 to 2022. Connor's personal interests include cars, family activities, fishing, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and parenthood.

Bryan Herren is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Securities Service Network, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities America Advisors, Inc. prior to joining OSAIC. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jennifer Craven is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on creating customized wealth management strategies to help clients achieve their financial and life goals. She works with affluent individuals, families, business owners, entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals, offering expertise in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and women and wealth. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The Pennsylvania State University with a major in Marketing and minors in Japanese and International Studies. She began her career in New York City as a Senior Account Manager with a Fortune 500 company before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2013. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional as well as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor, Jennifer collaborates with clients and their other professional advisors to design, implement, and review tailored financial plans that include tax minimization and estate planning strategies. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer is dedicated to serving her community and serves on the board of The Restoration House of East Tennessee. She enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, traveling, boating, hiking, singing, and playing the piano. She is also involved with organizations such as KARM, Olive Tree Early Learning Academy, The Restoration House, and YWCA Knoxville.

Reid Mclaughlin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to the unique goals and financial circumstances of high net-worth individuals and families. Reid's client focus areas include family wealth management, services for endowments, foundations and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Reid earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Finance from the University of Tennessee. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Having grown up in the financial services industry alongside his father, who has over 30 years of experience, Reid joined Merrill Private Wealth Management in 2014 and is committed to delivering customized strategies through a one-on-one approach with his clients. Outside of work, Reid is involved in his community and spends his personal time enjoying fishing, football, music, soccer, and family activities.

Debra Galbraith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 10 years before joining UBS in 2026. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets products.

Ronnie Rochelle is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2023 and previously with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Knox County Commissioner and is involved in website design and fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. 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.

Caleigh Herring is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Knoxville, TN, and has two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UT-Battelle and the University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios designed for intermediary platforms, with distinctive activities including commodity pool operation and advisory roles to registered investment companies.

Matt Hickey is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He is committed to helping clients make confident, well-informed financial decisions by gaining a deep understanding of their unique situations, priorities, and goals. Matt works closely with clients to design personalized strategies tailored specifically to their needs, focusing on building, managing, and preserving wealth over time. Prior to his current role, Matt held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Investor Center Intern. This range of experience has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of investment consulting and financial planning. Outside of his professional activities, Matt enjoys camping and hiking.

Christina Beals is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc. Beals also holds a sales supervision principal position with Advisor Group. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Rachel Rosenbaum is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, based in Knoxville, TN, and has been with the firm since 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at Chick-fil-A and the University of Florida. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Edward Jones is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Osaic since 2024. Prior to that, he was with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SSN Advisory, Inc. Among his other activities, he serves as a principal and agent at an independent insurance agency and holds board positions with the Rotary Club of Farragut and its foundation. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment vehicles to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.