Jodie Smith is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at CUNA Mutual Group and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner in a real estate rental business. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Justin Barr is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was involved in various roles including sales activities related to tax account programs with Realty Benefit Services. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to implement client strategies.

Thomas Herbert is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Raymond James Financial and its related entities since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he manages client relationships at Pinnacle Financial Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Eric Williams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Nolensville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, access to managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Adams is a Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to developing financial plans tailored to clients' needs and goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 1997, progressing through various roles including Account Associate, Project Manager, Financial Representative, Financial Consultant, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Office Manager, Senior Branch Office Manager, and Market Leader. His extensive experience at Fidelity Investments spans over two decades, demonstrating a commitment to client service and leadership within the financial industry. Specific areas of expertise and educational background were not provided.

David Schadel is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. He previously worked at Wealth Strategies Partners, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. for nine years, and at &PARTNERS for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary public and an insurance agent affiliated with The Cason Group, Inc. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advanced advisor tools.

Kevin Sanders is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with approximately one year of experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in education and service roles, including positions at multiple schools and AmeriCorps. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

James Kuroff III is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at several companies prior to joining Fidelity, such as Boot Barn, Defenders, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Vitamin Shoppe, and Infinit Nutrition. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Norman Jordan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he serves as a color analyst for Vanderbilt football radio broadcasts. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust-related services.

Luke Houck is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2026, he worked at Morgan Stanley for eight years and has additional experience at Jackson National Life and Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in food and grocery delivery services as a contractor for companies including DoorDash, InstaCart, Spark Driver, and Uber Eats. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Barry Pittenger is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corp, as well as operating Pittenger Financial Consulting since 2009. He is also an independent insurance agent offering life, disability, long-term care, and annuity insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, offering flexible program structures and custodial relationships.

Michael King is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Brentwood, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including prior work at Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, King is involved as a partner in Genesis College Funding Solutions, assisting clients with financial aid strategies, and manages a website focused on the college aid process. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Sean Huelskamp is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Mass Mutual. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

David Jackson is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Franklin, TN. He has been involved with Southern Springs Capital Group and various Raymond James entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair for the Heritage Foundation of Williamson County. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance advisory services.

Julie Mc Cormick is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has seven years of industry experience. She has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2019 and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Caden Patel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Franklin, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vanderbilt University, GoldBook Financial, Mobius Ventures, Goldman Kurland & Miraglia LLC, and Nordstrom, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Michael Davis is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Co, PRUCO Securities, LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, First American National Investment Advisors, LLC, and Retirement Resources, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an insurance broker, selling various life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management services, using detailed client data and firm-approved software to develop tailored recommendations.

Jake Embry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career with Merrill in 2000 and focuses on in-depth wealth-management planning, assisting clients in developing and implementing strategies to achieve their financial objectives. He works closely with retired clients on various income strategies and has knowledge in home financing, home equity lines, and securities-based loans, helping clients determine the best use of credit through services provided by Bank of America, N.A. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, Jake manages his own Personalized or Defined Strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designations. Jake earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Alabama and a High School Diploma from Hendersonville High School. Outside of his professional work, Jake enjoys spending time with his family on Center Hill Lake, watching college football, and reading. He was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 through 2024.

Joseph Mchale is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience as a disc jockey. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Justin Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 23 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life & Casualty, and Truist Investment Services. Jones is also involved with Westgate Insurance Group Inc in a non-variable insurance business related to investments. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its network with advanced operational tools.