Ryan Hoppie is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals and working toward financial freedom. He focuses on providing personalized guidance and strategies that align with clients' values and long-term objectives. Prior to his current role, Ryan gained experience as a Portfolio Implementation Specialist at The Vanguard Group, a Financial Literacy Coach at Utah Valley University, and a Client Relationship Manager at Soltis Investment Advisors. He is committed to continuous learning and staying informed about industry trends and regulatory changes. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys biking, camping, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Seelman is a financial advisor at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Arkwise Wealth - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, as well as a background that includes engagements with Soccer Shots and academic institutions. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach combined with fundamental analysis and model-based asset allocation, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using a core–satellite strategy with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Connor Cox is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. He previously worked at Trust Co. of Tennessee and held positions at the University of Tennessee and the Knoxville Police Department. Connor is a board member and treasurer of the Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee. Proffitt & Goodson provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans, using an evidence-based investment framework combined with fundamental and technical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, pension consulting, and employs both automated and held-away account technologies to manage client assets.

William Cochran is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at TVAMP, LLC. His prior work includes positions at Raymond James & Associates and Regions Bank. He is based in Knoxville, TN. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on long-term, asset-allocation strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of services, including wrap-fee programs, educational seminars, and accounting-liaison support.

Melissa Mijares is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with TVAMP, LLC, a team-based firm in Knoxville, TN, and has worked previously with Edward Jones, Bank of Tennessee, and LPL Financial LLC. Mijares serves as Board Secretary for the Widowed Parent Relief Project in Knoxville. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily made up of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of services including ERISA retirement-plan advisory and access to third-party money managers.

Michael Conaty is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including First Horizon Advisors, Inc. and Ftb Advisors, Inc., and has been with TVAMP and affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Knox Youth Sports. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, emphasizing a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers ongoing asset management, retirement-plan advisory services, and access to third-party money managers through institutional platforms and unique features such as a wrap-fee program and educational workshops.

James Brynmor is a financial advisor at Marotta Wealth Management, Inc. based in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Leading Edge Financial Planning, Ameriprise Financial, and Capitol Financial Solutions. Marotta Wealth Management provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including retirees, university professors, small business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory approach with diversified asset allocation and offers fee-only fiduciary advisory services through a multi-advisor team.

Robert Eddins is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with TVAMP, LLC, a team-based firm in Knoxville, TN, and has also worked with Tennessee Brokerage Agency and LPL Financial, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved as a writer and editor. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm follows a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party managers, and offers services such as sub-advisory relationships and variable sub-account management.

Charles Mattingly is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC since 2015. He has a longstanding career as a pilot with Southwest Airlines, beginning in 2007, which he continues alongside his advisory work. Mattingly also owns Leading Edge Tax Planning LLC, a tax and accounting services business. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC is a team of nine advisors providing wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and a long-term investment approach using mostly low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, alongside discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting.

James Williams III is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 license and having three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Tennessee Brokerage Agency, LPL Financial, and Thrivent Financial. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in transportation and washing services. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term, asset-allocation strategies using diversified portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as sub-advisory relationships, employer-plan management, and educational seminars.

Kristyn Bullard is a CFP® professional at Alliance Wealth Management Partners LLC with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has held roles outside financial services, including positions at The Home Depot and Tennessee Tech University. Bullard also serves as an independent insurance agent. Alliance Wealth Management Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment focus and offers customized portfolio management and retirement-plan consulting.

Michael Bishop is a financial advisor with Alliance Wealth Management Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and LPL Financial, LLC. He serves as treasurer for The Caregiver Superhero Society, a nonprofit organization. Alliance Wealth Management Partners LLC is a multi-advisor team managing approximately $234.6 million for about 559 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, constructing customized portfolios with a long-term orientation while employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeffrey Foster is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN. He has worked with TVAMP since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2006. Foster holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has roles involving compliance and advisory responsibilities within his firm. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers services such as sub-advisory relationships and retirement-plan advisory engagements.

Joshua Stidham is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. He is also involved with Tennessee Valley Asset Management Partners, an independent advisory firm through which he provides investment advisory services. TVAMP offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term, asset-allocation strategies using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and provides additional services such as retirement-plan advisory and sub-advisory relationships.

Jason Reagan is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor at Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Leading Edge since 2019 and previously served nine years with the Arizona Air National Guard. Outside of financial advising, he is a pilot for NetJets Aviation, a role he has held for over 19 years. Leading Edge Financial Planning LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $522 million in assets using a long-term, diversified investment approach focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by discretionary portfolio management and regular account reviews.

Mason Mc Croskey is a financial advisor at TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dimensional Fund Advisors and Bank of America, along with periods dedicated to full-time education. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios of mutual funds and ETFs, and it offers additional services such as written financial plans, retirement-plan advisory, and access to third-party money managers.

Benjamin Gleneck is a CFP® professional based in Knoxville, TN, with six years of industry experience. He currently works at TVAMP, LLC and has prior experience with firms including Duncan Williams Asset Management and First Horizon Advisors. TVAMP, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm focuses on a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as retirement-plan advisory, sub-advisory relationships, and client education through seminars and newsletters.

Tyler Seymour is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, The Nalls Sherbakoff Group, LLC, Centaurus Financial Inc., and Ingram Financial Group. He also provided administrative support to TVAMP, LLC in an investment-related capacity. TVAMP, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, and supports its clients through ongoing asset management, written financial plans, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Amanda Wilson is a financial advisor at TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 credential with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 16 years and was affiliated with United Way of Greater Knoxville. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using diversified portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and offers additional services such as referral to third-party money managers and sub-advisory relationships.

James Proffitt Jr. is a financial advisor at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He has spent his entire career with Proffitt & Goodson Inc., which he joined in 1986. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses an evidence-based investment process combined with fundamental analysis and model-based asset allocation, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.