Jay Conkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in education for several years at Sullivan County Schools, Kingsport City Schools, and Tusculum University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Erik Heller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingsport, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked for Kingsport City Schools for ten years. He serves on the Endowments Committee at First Baptist Church Kingsport, where he assists with investment decisions and asset allocation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sawyer Sams is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Smith Conkin Dixon Wealth Management Group. He and his team focus on developing personalized wealth strategies that leverage Merrill's investment and planning resources along with Bank of America's banking and lending capabilities. Their services encompass family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management for clients across multiple states. Before joining Merrill, Sawyer gained experience at a smaller wealth and investment management firm in Charlotte, NC, where he led the investment committee and managed asset allocation and trading activities. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification. Sawyer graduated from Furman University with a bachelor's degree in economics. Sawyer resides in Johnson City, TN, and is active in his community through involvement with First Christian Church and the Milligan University CFA Research Team. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, cooking, football, pickleball, and spending time with his family.

Roger Goin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kingsport, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2005, including his current role at Ameriprise starting in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Crystal Bright is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2004, she has focused on developing and analyzing portfolio strategies and identifying specialized opportunities to build customized portfolios. She is responsible for investment analysis and recommendations serving more than 400 families and businesses. Crystal also manages trust and philanthropic planning for clients, supporting charitable and community growth by integrating this planning into client investments. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration from East Tennessee State University. Crystal has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Crystal is involved in her community, volunteering with Girls Inc. of Johnson City/Washington County. Her personal interests include boating, fishing, golfing, reading, running, spending time with family, traveling, and watching movies.

Alvin Gills III is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Pasadena. He has been serving in the financial services industry since 1994 and has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998. Alvin holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a minor in Finance from Christopher Newport University and has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation. Alvin works with individuals, families, and business owners at all stages of the business cycle, assisting with various financial areas including retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and employee benefits planning. He takes a long-term and personalized approach by evaluating each client's unique financial needs and risk tolerance, aiming to provide thoughtful guidance tailored to their current situations and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, Alvin is a retired Head Varsity Softball Coach at Arcadia High School. He enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities such as fishing and working around his property.

Ethan Godsey is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, a position he has held since 2026. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity from 2024 to 2026 and briefly served as a Financial Representative there in 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Ethan was an Associate Advisor at WorthWhile Wealth Council from 2021 to 2024. Ethan holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting and investment advising. His approach centers on understanding clients' financial goals and exploring how Fidelity's resources can assist in achieving them. Outside of his professional work, Ethan has personal interests that include football, golf, spending time at the lake, movies, and pets.

Chris Fields is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hungate Business Services, BrightSpeed, AT&T, Verizon, and the Bristol Chamber of Commerce. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios and serves as a registered investment adviser to multiple funds, utilizing systematic methodologies and oversight controls.

Bryan Henderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Johnson City, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Merrill. He operates Crossbridge Wealth Management as a business activity associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and diverse investment strategies.

Sarah Newman is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She partners with clients to build, implement, and maintain financial plans tailored to their specific financial goals. Sarah has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before her current position. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans several years, during which she has developed expertise in comprehensive financial planning and client relationship management. Sarah's approach focuses on understanding individual client needs to deliver personalized financial solutions. Outside of her professional work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, engaging in activities such as gardening, reading, playing board games, and visiting the beach.

Chad Rutherford is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to build, implement, and maintain financial plans tailored to their specific financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Senior Relationship Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2015.

David Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS, The Brew Spot, Lab Connect, and has teaching experience at Tusculum University and local schools. Outside of finance, he is involved in software development for small companies through contracting work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Its financial planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, serving clients primarily in an advisory capacity.

Stacey Roberts is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingsport, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. 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 supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Mary Selden is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with RKMJ, LLC, a real estate business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Daniel Parks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles in banking, healthcare, and the hospitality industry. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a mix of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Christine Cooper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kingsport, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by the firm's structured discovery process and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

William Parrott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kingsport, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC from 2015 to 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Gary Wright is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kingsport, TN, where he has worked since 1988, accumulating 38 years of industry experience. He serves on the Pastor/Parish Committee at Morrison Chapel United Methodist Church in Kingsport. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ronald Naegle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, Commonwealth Financial Network, UBS Financial Services, and OSAIC. He also operates Crossbridge Wealth Management as a business entity within his LPL practice. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Christopher Bulle is an Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor with the Smith Conkin Dixon Wealth Management Group, recognized by Forbes in 2026 as a Top 5 Best-in-State Wealth Management Team in Tennessee. He focuses on delivering comprehensive financial stewardship tailored to high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, addressing the complexities inherent to significant wealth. His approach integrates Merrill's global investment platform with Bank of America's banking and liquidity solutions to create cohesive, fully integrated financial strategies. His professional expertise encompasses small business strategies, women and wealth, as well as sports and entertainment sectors. Christopher applies a 360-degree planning approach that aligns investments, balance-sheet strategies, liquidity, and long-term objectives. His career experiences include working in London, Washington, D.C., and New York City, providing him with a broad perspective on the needs of successful clients. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Tennessee State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Additionally, he has served as a board member on the NEThub Advisory Board.