Brian Cote is a financial advisor with GPWA, LLC in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Gramercy Park Wealth Advisors, LLC d/b/a GPWA, LLC since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Cote works as a loan broker and consultant through Endurance Strategies, where he assists clients with negotiating bank and non-bank financing solutions. GPWA serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, charities, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and Modern Portfolio Theory techniques to develop client-specific investment allocations and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis while coordinating with third-party managers.

Ryan Patterson is a financial advisor at High Knoll Wealth Advisors, LLC in Nashville, TN, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with High Knoll Wealth Advisors since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Patterson owns and operates Aquis Facilities Management, a kitchen compliance and exhaust contracting business based in Memphis, TN. High Knoll Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and plan sponsors. The firm uses asset-allocation principles informed by modern portfolio theory and third-party capital market assumptions to build long-term portfolios, and it offers discretionary portfolio management alongside standalone financial planning.

Micah Wakefield is a financial advisor at TrueHaven Capital with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes eight years at Swan Wealth Advisors, Inc. Wakefield is also the managing member of several special purpose vehicles associated with TrueHaven. TrueHaven Capital provides investment advisory and family office services to high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, pooled investment vehicles, corporations, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment process and offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and alternative investment advisory.

Regan Flaherty is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with ProAthlete Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked at firms including Peak Brokerage Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Raymond James & Associates. ProAthlete Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and concierge services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and business entities, including professional athletes. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with both in-house and third-party managers, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances while offering integrated business-management support.

Joshua Self is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ridgeline Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016 and has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages credit card processing services for businesses as a relationship manager and is involved in fixed insurance product sales. Ridgeline Wealth Advisors provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and IRA rollover advice to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term diversification and efficient capital markets, serving approximately 200 clients with a focus on high-net-worth individuals.

Steven Kibbel is a financial advisor at Shorebreak Capital, LLC in Franklin, TN, with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Shorebreak Capital in 2025, he worked at LPL Financial, Beacon Capital Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. He is also an author of financial planning books through his business, Kibbel Financial Planning. Shorebreak Capital provides fee-based financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and closely held businesses. The firm employs a risk-calibrated model approach with actively monitored and rebalanced portfolios incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and other investment vehicles.

Ryan Benoit is a financial advisor with Weatherhelm Capital Management LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has experience working in futures and brokerage firms since 2018, including roles at Weatherhelm Futures, TJM Brokerage, and R.J. O'Brien & Associates. Benoit is based in Arrington, Tennessee. Weatherhelm Capital Management LLC provides fee-only investment advisory and consulting services primarily to individual clients, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs a cash-flow-based planning process with a focus on risk management through position sizing, dynamic rebalancing, and the use of derivatives and alternative investments.

Daniel Parker is a financial advisor with Acropolis Partners, LLC in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Acropolis Partners in 2021, he worked at G.L.S. & Associates, Hayden Royal, and Cary Street Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a licensed insurance agent, dedicating time to insurance sales. Acropolis Partners, LLC provides portfolio management and consults on sub-adviser selection for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a blend of proprietary model portfolios and sub-adviser oversight across various asset classes. The firm focuses on tailored discretionary and non-discretionary services with ongoing portfolio monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Jackson Calvin is a financial advisor at Sage Investment Counsel with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. His prior work includes roles at Carwile Mechanical, the University of Tennessee Golf Facility, and Mabry-Calvin. He is a member of Gunn Land Management LLC, a family farm holding company in Perkins, Georgia. Sage Investment Counsel provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, concentrated equity approach supplemented by mutual funds, ETFs, and cash, and offers performance-based fee programs, derivatives use, and ERISA-focused consulting services.

Stephen Buehler is a financial advisor at Astra Ventures with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Astra Ventures in 2020, he worked at Magnolia Capital and The Blackstone Group. Astra Ventures provides investment advice and portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and privately offered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, utilizing strategies such as private equity, venture capital, and direct lending, and is registered as a Commodity Trading Adviser with the NFA.

Theodore Nielsen is a financial advisor at Arrow Alliance with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Arrow Alliance in 2026, he worked at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Edward Jones, and Thrivent Financial. Arrow Alliance is a Tennessee-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, and estates. The firm offers goals-based, long-term investment strategies emphasizing asset allocation across various public and private vehicles, providing discretionary wealth management on a wrap-fee basis as well as retirement plan consulting and fiduciary services.

Jacqueline Webster is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Finwell, Inc. and has previously worked at Cahaba Wealth Management, Inc. and UBS Financial Services. Finwell, Inc. serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and universities. The firm provides financial education, customized planning, and wealth management using a long-term, strategically allocated investment approach integrated with financial planning.

Mark Vandiver is a financial advisor with Griffin Family Partners, LLC in Nashville, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Taylor Securities, Inc. and Ayers Capital, LLC. Vandiver is also the managing member of Griffin Legacy Partners LLC, which provides family office services to wealthy families. Griffin Family Partners offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $284 million for about 33 clients, utilizing individualized investment plans that incorporate fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, options and derivative strategies, third-party managers, and alternative pooled investments.

Tyler Hinkson is a financial advisor at Think Wealth Management in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Edward Jones before joining Think Financial Strategies, LLC, where he has been since 2021. Think Wealth Management provides investment advisory and pension consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, employing both long-term and short-term trading strategies along with cyclical and technical analysis.

Thomas Nickell is a financial advisor at J. Mark Nickell & Co. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2015. J. Mark Nickell & Co. provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm primarily manages discretionary accounts using model portfolios tailored to client risk profiles and investor characteristics, incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, and occasionally alternative investments such as municipal bonds and private equity.

Sirkka Wood is a financial advisor with Cairn Financial Group in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation. She joined Cairn Financial Group in 2024 and has prior experience at H&R Block. Outside of her financial advisory role, she has been a Pilates instructor and trainer at Marathon Pilates since 2015. Cairn Financial Group provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, businesses, and organizations, including high-net-worth clients and pension plans. The firm offers customized asset allocation, discretionary account management, 401(k) advisory services, and manages a private real estate pooled vehicle.

Kerry Morris is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at APO Financial Services, LLC. He has worked at Optivise Advisory Services LLC and Horter Investment Management, LLC, among others. Morris is co-owner of HonorShield, LLC, where he trains and mentors insurance agents on longevity care planning. APO Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, business entities, and pension plans. The firm tailors portfolios based on client objectives, utilizing various analytical approaches and offers ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Benjamin Chandler is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Canterbury Tollgate since 2018 and previously held positions at Spotlight Asset Group, Inc. and Capital Markets IQ, LLC. He is also president of Weise Risk Advisors, LLC, where he is involved in life and disability insurance planning and sales. Chandler is an author of two books. Canterbury Tollgate provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors, managing both separately managed accounts and a private pooled vehicle. The firm employs a long-term, intrinsic-value investment process with concentrated, benchmark-independent portfolios and utilizes a broad range of instruments, including derivatives and commodity futures.

Donald Greene is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Cosey Financial Services, Inc. since 2017 and previously worked at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Greene manages sales and administration for Association Marketing Group, LLC, and owns Don Greene and Associates, focusing on life insurance sales. He is also involved with College Planning Funding Solutions, Inc., assisting in college funding plan design. Cosey Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, employing a range of analytical methods and strategies tailored to client objectives, with a notable focus on insurance-related activities and retirement plan consulting.

Jonathan Henderson is a financial advisor at Sage Investment Counsel with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates and Sii. In addition to his advisory role, Henderson is also licensed as an insurance broker and practices as an attorney. Sage Investment Counsel provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, concentrated portfolio approach with the use of mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and derivatives, and offers a performance-based fee program for qualified portfolios.