William Martin is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Steel Grove Capital Advisors, LLC and also serves as Chief Investment Officer at Worthington Capital Management, LLC. His prior experience includes 24 years with Bondurant Futures, Inc. Steel Grove Capital Advisors provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to affluent individuals and various entities. The firm manages approximately $1.64 billion in assets, employing a personalized investment process that includes diversified portfolios, internal due diligence, and proprietary liability-planning tools with a primarily long-term focus.

Roxanne Spencer is a financial advisor with Stephens in Oakland, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She has been with Stephens since 2018. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of services from financial planning and portfolio management to private equity and institutional equity research, utilizing both bottom-up and top-down investment strategies.

William Plyler II is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisors before joining Prospera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of a hunting club, Bear Bayou Hunting Club, LLC. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Shelly Baker is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Coastal Bridge Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Waddell & Associates and B Riley Wealth Management. Baker also operated Baker Notary Services from 2017 to 2019. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm uses a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and offers specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting and ERISA services.

William Lowes is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Sound Income Strategies, LLC and McAdams Group, LLC. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked at Empower Advisory Group and Pruco Securities LLC, and he also spent six years at Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett. Outside of his advisory work, Lowes serves as treasurer for the Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce and holds a role with the Millington Area Chamber of Commerce. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and registered investment advisers, offering customized portfolio management with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis alongside equity review.

David Mcadams is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been involved in multiple related ventures since 2003, including managing McAdams Group LLC, which focuses on fixed insurance sales, and McAdams Tax Advisory Group LLC, which provides tax return preparation services. He also manages McAdams Estate Group LLC, utilizing estate planning software in collaboration with local attorneys. Sound Income Strategies, LLC is an enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $4.0 billion in assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity fundamental and technical review, offering customized portfolios and a range of advisory services including sub-advisory and insurance planning.

Albert Alexander Jr. is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 37 years of industry experience. He held previous roles at B. Riley Wealth Management and B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. He is involved in fiduciary consulting services and structured settlement brokerage. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Chris Sumner is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2014 and is also the CEO and founding member of RS Financial Group, a practice offering insurance products. Virtue Capital Management is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets through about 90 advisers for over 4,000 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection and monitoring, and retirement education, employing active, model-driven investment strategies primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Carol Lee Royer is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at Coastal Bridge Advisors since 2026 and previously spent 10 years with Waddell & Associates, LLC. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach and offers diversified portfolio construction across various asset classes, utilizing scenario analysis and a range of specialized advisory services.

Craig Howard is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2021. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts Incorporated. Howard is also licensed to solicit, sell, and service fixed insurance products. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

George Coules is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including McAdams Tax Advisory Group, Long Term Care Advisors, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sales and service of life insurance, fixed and index annuities, as well as long-term care, Medicare supplements, and disability insurance. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Gary Osing is a financial advisor with Sound Income Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sound Income Strategies since 2017 and previously held roles at WFG Advisors LP and WFG Investments, Inc. Osing is also involved with McAdams Group LLC, where he provides fixed insurance and tax preparation services and serves as a strategic wealth advisor. Additionally, he is the secretary of the GM&O Historical Society. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm focuses on customized managed portfolios with an emphasis on fixed-income analysis and equity review, offering a range of advisory services including financial planning, ERISA plan services, and insurance planning through affiliated channels.

Sean Gould is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at Coastal Bridge Advisors and previously spent 10 years at Waddell & Associates, LLC. Coastal Bridge Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and provides specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting, HSA investment management, and access to various lending solutions.

Robert Graham is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He joined Coastal Bridge Advisors in 2026 after working at Waddell & Associates, LLC for five years and previously held roles at AutoZone and The Marston Group, PLC. Coastal Bridge Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a goal-based, fundamental analysis approach to construct diversified portfolios and offers specialized advisory services including retirement plan consulting, HSA investment management, and access to lending solutions.

Philip Wunderlich is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management, and founded Wunderlich Capital Management LLC. Outside his advisory work, he is involved in family investment ventures including managing partnerships in real estate and serving on the board of a family trust. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Bartlett is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He works closely with clients to help them grow and protect their wealth, make informed investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives through personalized financial planning. Prior to his current position, Michael served as an Investment Management Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023. His earlier experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones and UBS, and as a Wealth Planning Analyst at UBS. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License.

Brian Baumeister is a financial advisor at Stephens with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stephens since 2015. Stephens provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, foundations, and governmental entities. The firm employs both bottom-up security selection and top-down fixed-income strategies across various sponsored programs and investment committees.

Kenneth Hawkins is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Memphis, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. Hawkins serves on the investment committee of the Collierville High School Alumni Association, managing the investment assets of a scholarship fund. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and a range of fee-based planning and consulting services.

Robert Mccommon is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including prior roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the Oaks at Appling Condominium Association in Cordova, Tennessee. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and institutional research, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Timothy Sheffield is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. in Arlington, Tennessee, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by providing portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers multiple program structures and combines discretionary and non-discretionary management options tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.