Nicholas Bryan is a CFP® professional at Abound Wealth Management, LLC with four years at the firm and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Abound, he worked at Deloitte and SourceHive, and spent six years at Brigham Young University. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans, managing approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizes tax efficiency, and offers a standalone app-based financial planning membership alongside its comprehensive wealth management services.

Matthew Hoffner is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Monarch Advisory Group, Western Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm that provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic, tax-efficient investment approach primarily using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by an internal investment committee.

Robert Bolen is a financial advisor at CogentBlue Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including United Income, Inc. and Bolén Asset Management, Inc. He also owns RV Bolen Consulting, a consulting service unrelated to investment advising. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach tailored to each client’s investment policy, with regular monitoring and rebalancing, and utilizes third-party managers and sub-advisors as appropriate.

Rory Davis is a financial advisor with Optivise Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and possessing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PanthRex LLC, Virtue Capital Management, LLC, and a long-standing affiliation with Advisor Worx. Outside of finance, he serves as a wrestling official for high school and collegiate teams, dedicating 10-15 hours weekly during the wrestling season. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios, ERISA-plan advice, and a co-advisory service for employer-sponsored defined contribution plans, combining in-house management with third-party sub-advisors and ongoing client reviews.

Carter Thomas is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2017 and previously spent a year at Preston & Cleveland Wealth Management, LLC. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio oversight by an internal investment committee.

Michael Wallin is a financial advisor with Optivise Advisory Services LLC in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and Panthrex Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Wallin is the managing member of Financial Archetics and Consultants, a fintech firm focused on data gathering and risk assessment tools. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, utilizing both internally developed models and third-party sub-advisors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions and supports discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating technology tools such as LifeArcPlan®.

Robert Mefford is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN. Prior to joining Defining Wealth, he worked at Seven Springs Wealth Group for several years and has additional experience in various roles including positions at Belmont University and Bank of Lexington. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach that emphasizes low-cost, tax-aware strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Breanne Mc Manus is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2019 and has prior experience including roles at the University of Georgia and Astreaus Advisors, LLC. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic, tax-efficient investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by an internal investment committee.

Teresa Lundine is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 27 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Stronghold Wealth Management, Zach Taylor Real Estate, United Advisors America, Alliance America, and Valic Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she is licensed as an insurance agent and transacts insurance-related products. Stronghold Capital Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individual and business clients, with a focus on ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan services and serving primarily as a solicitor for third-party managers and service providers. The firm uses client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide non-discretionary management and referrals, operating through multiple offices with formal solicitor relationships.

Andrew Dodd is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Abound Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Green & Associates and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he is co-owner of several music businesses involved in production and publishing royalty administration. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, tax efficiency, and portfolio oversight by an internal investment committee.

Austin Schmitt is a financial advisor at Tailwinds Wealth, LLC in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been in the financial services industry since 2021, with prior experience at Gratus Funds and Great Waters Financial. Schmitt has been with Tailwinds Wealth since 2026, following his time at Tailwinds Group. Tailwinds Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and personalized investment policy statements. The firm employs a variety of analysis techniques and strategies across multiple asset classes and frequently utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios.

Eric Baer is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Abound Wealth Management, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Watson Planning, ABB, Inc., and GE. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an investment committee overseeing portfolio decisions.

Blake Hummel is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth Partners LLC. His prior work includes roles at Seven Springs Wealth Group, Abound Wealth Management, Ramsey Solutions, and as a self-employed advisor. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, offering financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach focused on low-cost, tax-aware strategies.

Kyle Kuyat is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Defining Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., The Leaders Group, Inc., and Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of Advantage Media LLC, a content creation venture focused on non-investment related video and audio production. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses with financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm utilizes an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach with a focus on low-cost, tax-aware implementation.

Robert Walker is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cypress Capital, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Trustcore Investments, Inc. from 2010 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches indoor cycling classes at the YMCA of Middle Tennessee and works as a retail sales associate at REI. Cypress Capital is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $413.5 million across a seven-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and other organizations, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and model portfolio offerings implemented through proprietary models and individual securities.

Anna Norman is a financial advisor with Morling Financial Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morling Financial Advisors since 2017 and previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Morling Financial Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting, implementing tailored strategic asset allocations through a mix of public strategies, alternative pooled vehicles, and ESG integration upon request.

Robert Mitchell Jr. is a financial advisor with TCP Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Hyams and Associates, Riley Benefits and Investment Group, and Trendency Capital Partners. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in administration consulting through Hyams and Associates. TCP Asset Management, LLC provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and estate-planning referrals via a digital platform. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, tailoring allocations to clients’ goals and utilizing multiple sub-advisers and model providers across an 11-office footprint with over $1 billion in assets managed.

Stacey Andres is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Optivise Advisory Services LLC and has prior experience at Virtue Capital Management, First American National Investment Advisors, and Anchor Financial, where she also serves as president, providing insurance and college planning services. Andres volunteers with Church of the City in Franklin, TN, assisting with on-site security and safety. Optivise Advisory Services offers portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm uses both internally developed models and third-party sub-advisors, integrating technology and reporting tools to support discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Michael Brooks is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Cypress Capital, LLC since 2014 and also works with Cypress Capital Advisors, LLC. The firm manages approximately $413.5 million on a discretionary basis through a team of seven advisors. Cypress Capital serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and other organizations, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and sub-advisory services using proprietary models and a range of investment strategies.

Cory Carlton is a financial advisor at Optivise Advisory Services LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of Both Hands Financial Group, an insurance services firm based in Brentwood, TN. Carlton has held advisory roles since 2016, including at First Advisors National, LLC. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, financial institutions, and other advisers. The firm employs both internally developed model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary solutions supported by technology and reporting tools.