Blake Schmitt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he held positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Schmitt is also involved with Tennessee Prep Baseball Report, where he assists in facilitating the showcasing of high school baseball players for professional and collegiate scouting events. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

Blake Kniffin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Nashville, TN, and has six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and Uber, among others. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its investment services with Bank of America’s broader platform, including access to various financial products and services.

Mary Bell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family-held LLC that supports her daughter's music activities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexandra Morris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Simmons Hanly Conroy and Case Works, as well as work in internal medicine at Dr. Ann Shippy, MD. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ariel Bernard is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advance Financial and Thomas and Company. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Lisa Gamble is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2006. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers wrap fee advisory programs and institutional consulting, with a focus on public finance and municipal work alongside its retail advisory services.

La Quela Barnett is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years before joining Merrill in 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Michael M. Heard, CFP®, serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with a team of specialists to work with a select group of families, businesses, and nonprofits, developing and implementing strategies aimed at managing their wealth. Michael takes a hands-on approach to client service, focusing on building relationships grounded in trust and providing in-depth financial recommendations to support clients across every stage of their financial life cycle. Michael’s expertise encompasses a broad range of wealth management services, including retirement planning and income distribution, investment and cash flow management, tax minimization strategies, liability management through lending solutions, asset allocation and diversification, insurance coordination, corporate cash management, and corporate retirement plans. He also works closely with family tax accountants and attorneys on trust and estate planning. His experience covers financial strategies from asset accumulation to the efficient transfer of wealth. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia (1993) and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University (1994). He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). A lifelong resident of Macon, Michael’s personal interests include reading, running, and cycling. He is committed to community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations.

Jonathan Pagano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a musician, playing piano and guitar. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform solutions.

Kelli Roggensack is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and America First Credit Union. Roggensack is also the sole owner of a rental property business in Nashville. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

R Bell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Bell has been associated with FTB Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage Inc since 2013 and 2001, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research.

Connor Shea is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, previously affiliated with JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC and Applied Pressure. Outside of his advisory role, he co-hosts the Co-Lab Podcast and serves as treasurer for Branches, a local organization in Murfreesboro, TN. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients using customized portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm offers a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies alongside municipal advisory and public finance services.

Maleah Stephens is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Brentwood, Tennessee. Beyond her advisory role, she is the owner and author of Ridiculously Hopeful, an LLC through which she has published a book. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to provide diversified portfolio management for a range of investor types.

Tamara Brentley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining Edward Jones. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Barrett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bankers Life Advisory Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a Division 1 baseball umpire for NCAA baseball. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory program.

Jennifer Miller is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC. She has previously worked with Waters Wealth/Royal Alliance and has been self-employed since 1995, providing bookkeeping and tax-related services. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a poll worker for the Wilson County Election Commission and acts as Power of Attorney for her parents. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Holly Adams is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Morgan Stanley. She is based in Nashville, TN. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide set of products and services.

Glenn Bradley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in various capacities since 2012, including roles at First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc. and Ftb Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting supported by research and model portfolios from both internal and third-party sources.

Swati Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of investment products and services.

Frederick Congdon is a financial advisor with Cetera in Nashville, TN, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly a decade at Foundation Investment Management and roles at Hoxton Planning and Management, Regions Bank, and Cetera Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across diverse program structures.