Gaines Walker is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. He serves a diverse clientele that includes active and retired physicians, attorneys, small business owners, executives, government contractors, engineers, entrepreneurs, foundations, and multiple generations of client families throughout Tennessee and nationwide. With more than 35 years of experience, Gaines emphasizes a client-first philosophy focused on understanding each client's unique financial and personal goals. As a founding member of The Norris Walker Group, he collaborates with fellow financial professionals to create responsive, tailored strategies and cultivate enduring client relationships. Gaines is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certificant and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee System and has served six years in the U.S. Army National Guard. Outside of his professional work, Gaines is active in his church and has participated in leadership roles with Bible Study Fellowship since 1990. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, cooking, football, gardening, golfing, music, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Brent Trentham is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Knoxville, TN, bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the University of Tennessee College of Education, Health & Human Sciences and is involved in managing a vision and business planning practice. 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 focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Katherine Tracey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2020, she worked at Blount Memorial Hospital and Covenant Health, each for three years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Leigh Harrison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Harrison has 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at First Tennessee Bank since 2001. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Sophie King is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities for over a decade before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Kristine Novello is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of experience at UBS. Her career includes prior roles at Monat since 2018 and six years with School District U-46. Outside of financial services, she has done seasonal retail work organizing inventory at Kohl’s. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management.

Roger Dolan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity since 2023, previously serving as a Financial Representative and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was an Account Executive at BHG Financial in 2022. In his current role, Roger works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their needs during their working years and into retirement. He emphasizes understanding client concerns and building long-term relationships with clients and their families. Roger leverages both his experience and Fidelity's resources to support various investment strategies. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Roger has interests in baseball, cars, fishing, football, golf, and pets.

Daniel Griffey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and LPL Financial for nine years, and Wells Fargo Clearing for four years. Griffey founded Wealthcare Advisory Partners, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses tailored planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Susan Crunk is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Raymond James since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance and investment committee at Hendersonville First Baptist Church, where she participates in financial oversight and budget approval. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports its clients through a broad network and specialized programs.

Robert Sheppard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. His background includes roles in financial services, mortgage lending, and insurance sales, alongside ownership of a cattle-raising operation. He is involved in multiple business activities, including mortgage origination and insurance. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients through a discretionary wrap-fee asset management program. The firm delivers model-based investment strategies primarily managed by third-party asset managers and supports account custody and trade execution with established financial institutions.

Shannon Orban is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Animale Sanctuary, which rescues and rehomes abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Kyle Walker is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written recommendation reports. The firm provides a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, with a notable program that integrates algorithmic automation under oversight to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Scott Farmer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing 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.

Scott Rhea is a Certified Financial Planner® with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Based in Knoxville, TN, he holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary capital market research and a broad range of financial services, including discretionary portfolio management and capital markets activities.

Kimberly Redfern is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with 7 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Derek McCubbins is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving in various positions including Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative I, Stock Plan Consultant, High Net Worth Associate I, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, Derek worked as a Producer at Family First Life and as an Agent at Mass Mutual in 2019. Derek's professional experience spans a range of financial consulting and investment roles. His approach involves helping clients create financial plans tailored to their most important goals, utilizing Fidelity's resources to support their financial journeys. Outside of his professional life, Derek enjoys boating, bowling, golf, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

John Wilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Wilson is an author working on a new book. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research options.

Ryan Tenry is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Simmons First Investment Group. Outside of his advisory work, Tenry operates as an independent insurance agent and serves as president of Crestpoint Wealth Management, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Jones is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and previously worked for LPL Financial, LLC. He also serves as Vice President and committee member at Mountain Commerce Bank, where he has been active for more than 19 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Wallace is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he has partial ownership and serves as secretary of Rocky Hill Properties LLC, a company formed to own a single piece of commercial real estate. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and employs a centralized retirement-income consulting team that delivers algorithm-assisted, non-discretionary recommendation reports tailored to clients’ financial situations.