Gina Johnston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Maryville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She worked at SSN Advisory, Inc. for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she has a small investment interest in real estate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jesse Tharp is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previous experience at First Tennessee, Signator Investors, Ameriprise, and Ftb Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Humphreys is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 39 years of industry experience, including over two decades with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance brokerage under a separate business activity. 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 emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

William Lenczynski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, working out of Knoxville, TN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Robert Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, H. Beck, and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, utilizing a range of investment strategies, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Amanda Webb is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Webb is registered with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Tyson Gillespie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at First Horizon and has prior experience in various roles including positions at Ole Smoky Moonshine and Exit Realty of the Smokies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Alexander Minge is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, ORNL Federal Credit Union, and Odyssey Investment Advisors, where he also serves as president. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of Continental Coffee Company, overseeing green coffee purchases and roasting profiles, and works as a social media personality focusing on photography and athletics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, supported by over 10,000 advisors and assets under management exceeding $256 billion.

John Stamp is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2015 and has a concurrent role at Regions Bank since 2010. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Matthew Gathagan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BB&T Investments and SmartBank, where he currently serves as an associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals.

Georgia White is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Timothy Massie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Knoxville, TN, with eight years of industry experience. He holds CFP® and Series 66 credentials and spent 24 years at Whirlpool Corporation prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michelle Garlington is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

John Ahearn III is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS in various capacities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Alumni Council for St. Mary's College of Maryland. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.

Ann Stalans is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent representing various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platforms.

Melissa Boniface is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Aetna, Inc., PerformLine, Inc., and involvement with Quinnipiac University across multiple departments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products through a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Lisa Helton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sevierville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a UTV rental business owned by her spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Julie Puryear is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked for 16 years at My Family Dentistry. She holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Adriel Mccord is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Truist Investment Services and FTB Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of a mobile DJ service and serves as a board member for the Tellico Reservoir Development Agency, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Susan Bryant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lenoir City, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts within its advisory solutions.