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.

Sonya Hensley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Trevor Smith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Co and MML Investors Services, LLC since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he has been active in community organizations, serving at First Broad Street United Methodist Church since 2018 and previously at Central United Methodist Church. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Bryan Houston is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2014. Houston serves on the Washington County Community Foundation Advisory Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Robert Hobbs is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family-related investment trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and a range of financial products through affiliated bank and insurance entities.

Alexander Swatzell is a CFP® professional at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he spent 16 years at Marmo Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House Charities and is treasurer for the Johnson City National Major Little League board, alongside officiating high school and college basketball games. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Angela Ganger is a financial advisor at Stifel with 21 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2012. Angela holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodology using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jeffrey Anderson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2012. Anderson serves on the University of Tennessee Washington County Alumni Chapter Board, the East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Dean's Executive Council, and the advisory board of the Southern Appalachian Ronald McDonald House Charities. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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.

Tia Peace is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Johnson City, TN. She holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

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.

Linda Barr is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Johnson City, TN. Barr has been with UBS Financial Services since 1999. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, wrap fee programs, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Brackton Smith is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Edward Jones and Eastman Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Spring Street Sandwich Company in Johnson City, TN. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gregory Schuette Sr. is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stifel since 2012. He is based in Johnson City, TN. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Coalition for Kids, a nonprofit focused on the development of children academically, physically, spiritually, and socially. Stifel provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to inform asset allocation and financial planning.

Bryan Byrd is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2010 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of two LLCs established in 2024. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s planning engagements use firm-approved software and analytical tools to develop written recommendations, typically focusing on investment strategies rather than specific products, with implementation arranged separately.

Benjamin Talley II is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously held positions at LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, Talley owns a tax services business and serves as a board member of CrushingIt.AI. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Daniel Parks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work background includes roles at First Horizon Bank and various positions outside finance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

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.

Carter Lawrence is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with Financial Consultants to develop customized wealth management plans tailored to clients' future goals. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has held roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming his current position in 2024. In his role, Carter focuses on helping clients plan for their financial futures by working as part of a wealth management team. His experience spans various aspects of client relationship management and financial representation, providing a foundation for his consulting work. Outside of his professional work, Carter enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, playing football, and engaging with music and movies as an instrumentalist and enthusiast.