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.

David Darst is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Darst serves on the board and finance committee of The Land Trust for Tennessee, where he also holds leadership roles including Treasurer and participates in strategic planning and stewardship committees. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Brett Clayton is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent 12 years at Dell Technologies. Outside of his advisory work, he referees basketball games in the Middle Tennessee area. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-HNW clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory services and utilizes asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor client recommendations.

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.

Ann Duckworth is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, with two years of industry experience. She was previously employed at LBMC PC for seven years. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and tax-management strategies supported by internal research and technological tools.

Michael King is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and the affiliated Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he partners with Genesis College Funding Solutions to assist clients in finding financial aid and maintains a website focused on college aid strategies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custodial platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Thomas Vanderslice Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Apex Capital and has worked in educational roles at Texas Christian University and Memphis University School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings, including futures commission merchant activities and securities-backed lending programs.

Laura Doran is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Aaron Solomon is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Aaron earned a Bachelor's Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. His credentials reflect a focus on fiduciary responsibilities, personal investment management, and retirement planning.

Conner Beringer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at the University of Mississippi for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, Beringer serves as the Professional Development Chair for the Boys and Girls Club in Nashville and is a member of the Young Alumni Council's Membership Committee at the University of Mississippi. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a planning service that can be combined with managed accounts through a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management functions.

Jason Reed is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a family farm, Triple J Ranch, which generates minimal income from logging, hunting leases, and cattle leasing. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, supporting clients’ financial decisions.

Darrell Woodcock Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and is also affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a business owner of Woodcock Farms and has been involved with the Lions Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various strategies supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Leonard Fernandez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Adams Wealth Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, Wileybros Aintree Capital, and Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Roxanne Lenfert is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is a principal and member of Meagaline, LLC, a company involved in small home repairs. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

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.

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.

Boyd Blair is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hendersonville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Tammy Bowling is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at Burton Hills Investment Partners, Pinnacle Asset Management, Pinnacle Bank, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Bowling also serves as an operations manager and sales assistant at Pinnacle Asset Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Charles Montgomery is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Sinor Marcum Group and served on various political committees, including the Davidson County Republican Party and the GOP Minority Coalition of Middle Tennessee. Montgomery has also been involved in music management and held leadership roles in university and state executive committees. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting, supported by research and technology-driven investment strategies.

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.