Kyatt Byrd is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently with NewEdge Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Edward Jones. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support both advisors and clients.

Wyatt England is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Sanctuary Wealth, The Leaders Group Inc, Synergy Life Brokerage, Elmhurst Capital Partners, and Elmhurst Enterprise Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an independent contractor advising the board of ValidSoft on business and marketing strategies. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, through a network of more than 400 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services using various analytical approaches and acts as a fiduciary when a written advisory agreement is in place.

Phillip Pizzuti is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Franklin, Tennessee. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced techniques such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

David Wuller is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Ameriprise and its affiliates before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-treasurer of the Middle TN Tennis League, assisting with the collection of annual league dues. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, utilizing technology and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Joel Van Belkom is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he held roles at Cetera, Regions Bank, AE Wealth Management, The Navin Group, Fifth Third Bank and Securities, and TD Ameritrade. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and include both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Marcus Henderson is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term tenure at Signator Investors, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CFO and Treasurer, as well as a Board Member, for a local AME Church. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Jenkins is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Capital Group entities since 2015, most recently joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2025. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager investment approach based on rigorous fundamental research and long-term strategies. The firm utilizes separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and alternative investment vehicles to construct client portfolios.

John Spann IV is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Guardian Life in Brentwood, TN. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliates since 2016 and also operates Spann Financial Group LLC, known as Spann Benefits, and is the managing member of Atlas Holdings LLC. Additionally, he serves as power of attorney and executor for a family trust. John is affiliated with Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America that provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships, including a hybrid digital advisory solution, and combines proprietary and third-party investment models in its approach.

Brian Peters is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Creative Planning since 2017 and previously worked at Congress Wealth Management LLC. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

Thaddeus Wells is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells has worked at several firms, including GWFS Equities, Inc., Money Concepts Capital Corp, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Susanne Reseland is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at NBC Securities, Inc. for 18 years before joining Kestra Advisory in 2022. Reseland is also a certified public accountant and maintains notary public duties. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor benchmarking, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors and supports various management platforms and third-party solutions.

Amir Barsoum is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Hermitage Discount Tobacco, AESC, and British American Tobacco. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor affiliated with Fifth Third Bank.

Jegir Salman is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Salman owns and manages an auto service station and is a partner in an auto sales business. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Joe Hollingsworth is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments, Edward Jones, and Nationwide Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as a real estate broker with Luxury Homes International. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, emphasizing strategic allocation with a combination of passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Brandon Lewis is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and has experience in volunteer vegetation management. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisers. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, providing custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Todd Turner is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial services. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2022 and previously held positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors Inc. Turner also serves as Managing Director of Henderson Financial Group, Inc., where he oversees day-to-day operations. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and employs multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Adam Helm is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs that offer managed portfolios, non-discretionary recommendations, and investment education services. The firm’s approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Elizabeth Hall is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Empower Advisory Group and has prior experience with Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small business creating and selling crafts and woodwork on Etsy. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Nathan Newman is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with five years of industry experience. He has worked at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2024 and previously held roles at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and Treloar & Heisel, LLC. Newman is also involved in fixed insurance sales through Treloar & Heisel, LLC. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a customized approach to portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Randall Whitman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brentwood, TN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities, Peachtree Planning of TN, and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of finance, he co-moderates the WDW4Families podcast, which discusses family experiences at Walt Disney World. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms.