Hillary Stalker is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Corient. She has worked at several firms, including CapWealth Advisors, LLC, and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Hillary is also involved with a vested fixed life book related to non-variable insurance renewals. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house and third-party strategies, along with risk management tools and alternative investment options.

Arthur Creel Jr. is a financial advisor at Farther with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Carmichael Capital, Inc., SS&C Market Services, LLC, and DST Systems Inc. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings, offering discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and non-discretionary recommendations for private investment funds. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes bespoke or algorithmic model portfolios with automatic rebalancing.

Stephen Neu is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC based in Nashville, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Steward Partners, he worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Sagespring Wealth Partners. He also serves as an independent contractor mentee with the Aull Wealth Team. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services through customized portfolio management and third-party money manager selections.

Bryan Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He also serves as CEO of Thompson Financial Group, where he oversees financial services and payroll processing. Bryan’s prior experience includes roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a broad range of solutions such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing various program platforms and investment vehicles.

Dwayne Vick is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2019 and previously with Guardian Life from 2013 to 2019. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life insurance brokerage and has part-time experience in luxury men's clothing retail. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Dustin Dawes is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Dawes has been affiliated with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2010. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to insurance products and alternative investments through its connection with Guardian Life.

Christina Horan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at LPL Financial for seven years. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Nashville, TN. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolio management supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside retirement plan consulting and other financial solutions.

Jason Krueger is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Corient with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at CapWealth Advisors, LLC for six years and UBS for three years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies and third-party managers, with continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management.

Samuel Oliver is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Goldman Sachs and United Capital Financial Advisers prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a broad range of clients such as individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple investment approaches and acting as a fiduciary when engaged under a written advisory agreement.

Steven Haag is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple financial and insurance firms, including American Funding Center and World Financial Group. He is involved in estate planning services through Inheritguard, LLC, and participates as a referring agent for Student Optimum Services, assisting students with federal loan management and forgiveness programs. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, offering advisory and broker-dealer services that include fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, providing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Rita Pollard is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and with four years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles at Bankers Life entities since 2020 and manages a team of agents focused on retirement insurance planning, including Medicare Supplement and annuity products. Prior to her current role, she had positions in diverse fields including nonprofit work and retail. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and manages portfolios across multiple security types, often integrating affiliated broker-dealer and insurance services.

Cera Osborne is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at T Rowe Price and Ford Motor Credit Company before joining Empower Advisory Group and GWFS Equities in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Osborne is involved in aviation training, assisting with plane transports and schedule optimization for Wings of Eagles. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates, delivering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Dillon Lynch is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with net worth over $20 million.

Michael Wood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, bringing four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Advisory Services since 2022, Truist Investment Services starting in 2021, and Origin Bank from 2017 to 2021. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program that combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by third-party platform partnerships and AI-enabled research tools.

Stephen Enoch is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Lion Street Financial, Securities America, and Highland Capital Brokerage. Outside of advisory services, he owns the intellectual property rights of the late Lewis Grizzard and has interests in a family farm. Integrity Alliance is an enterprise firm serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, with over 300 advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by both in-house and third-party solutions.

Alexandre Sawyer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Nashville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work with Florida Financial Advisors and positions outside finance such as at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and in security and education sectors. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and direct indexing, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration combined with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank.

Bruce Beyer is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 34 years of industry experience, including roles at Private Client Services, Lawing Financial, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of advising, he oversees financial matters for Wakemaxx Watersports, a marine sales and service business. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a broad range of services such as asset management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan support, employing a variety of investment strategies and maintaining an affiliated tax advisory subsidiary.

Thomas Ennis is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant with nine years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Truist Advisory Services and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wileybros Aintree Capital LLC. Ennis is based in Nashville, TN. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Drew Hadlock is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jackson National Life Distributors from 2016 to 2022 and has been with CNR Securities, LLC since 2022. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, and institutional investors. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative screening, fundamental analysis, and proprietary tools to construct customized portfolios across various asset classes.

David Walker is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian since 2013, following a two-year tenure at Merrill. He also consults with prospective business owners through his own company, Walker Consult Co, LLC. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, integrating proprietary programs and third-party platforms to deliver tailored client solutions.