Lucille Townsend is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 2 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for 31 years. Townsend is also involved in selling insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, including fee-based wrap programs, proprietary and third-party model portfolios, and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

Bobby Futch is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Patton Albertson Miller Group, LLC for nine years and is currently associated with both Foundations Investment Advisors and Guardian Investment Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with model portfolios and asymmetric rebalancing, supported by a large network of affiliated offices and a range of investment and advisory services.

Connor Presnell is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Butler Lexus of South Atlanta and 27 Baseball. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and regular rebalancing.

Christopher Sislo is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. He previously worked for HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC for 10 years. In addition to his advisory role, he works seasonally as a tax preparer. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and a variety of analytical strategies.

Timothy Mc Dermott is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several firms, such as Guardian Investment Advisors LLC and AE Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales through Guardian Investment Advisors. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering tailored advice through model portfolios and employing third-party sub-advisers and custodians.

Stephanie Malone is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, following prior roles at BB&T Securities, BB&T, and Atlantic Capital Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Jonathan Dutton is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Freedom Street Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, and Ameriprise Financial Services. He is involved as an agent servicing insurance policies at Tandem Financial Partners and serves as an advisor and managing partner of the same firm. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a large-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Matthew Grant is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services and holds the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Truist Bank for eight years and was involved in the restaurant business at Bar Liva Restaurant for five years. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs.

Trey Norris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and previously worked at Edward Jones and Thrivent Financial. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered through platforms connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Kolby Wilson is a financial advisor with Mariner, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2024, he worked at Capital Planning LLC, SageView Advisory Group, and GuideStone Financial Resources. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, utilizing a combination of in-house research and third-party managers across a wide range of asset classes and strategies.

Amber Gardner is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truist Investment Services and SunTrust Bank. Gardner serves as an executive board member of Signal Centers, a nonprofit focused on literacy, special needs, and early childhood education in Chattanooga, TN. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and manager selection programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Paul Gaither is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advisory services. He currently works at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Interim Director of Music Ministries at Covenant Presbyterian Church and sings tenor in a quartet. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party money managers.

James Brannon III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has prior experience at firms including Ameriprise and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Stanley Russell is a CFP® with over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates with a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Graves is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following a 17-year career at State Farm Insurance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

William Beard is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Consumer Direct Services, and SunTrust Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Beard is involved with Consumer Direct Care, assisting individuals with physical, mental, learning, and emotional disabilities in his community. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Trevor Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at First Tennessee Brokerage Inc., National Planning Corporation, FSC Securities Corporation, and Ftb Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Christopher Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his career in finance, Parker spent 24 years at Santek Waste Services. 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.

Blake Womack is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and has prior experience in various roles across different industries, including healthcare and transportation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to generate tailored recommendations, primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

James Sparks II is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ooltewah, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously spent eight years at Browne Laboratories Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers various managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products while operating under a fiduciary standard.