Nina Strozak is a financial advisor at Wealth Preservation Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wealth Preservation Advisors since 2014. Strozak is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers insurance products. Wealth Preservation Advisors provides portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and sub-adviser selection for individuals, businesses, trusts, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Jerome You is a financial advisor at Acumen Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Saveday, DSQ Technology, and WorkHound. Jerome has been associated with Acumen Wealth Advisors in two separate periods totaling six years. Acumen Wealth Advisors, LLC provides asset management, investment consulting, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private investment funds. The firm manages approximately $638 million in regulatory assets and uses a defined investment process that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and household-level tax optimization.

James Parker is a financial advisor with Patton Albertson Miller Group, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Southport Capital for 19 years. Patton Albertson Miller Group is a fee-only wealth management and financial planning firm serving affluent individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management with model allocations and individualized investment policies, and offers access to alternative investments and a broad range of trust, tax, and consulting services.

Charles Emanuel is a financial advisor at Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, Barnett & Co Inc, and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, using a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, options, and alternative investments. The firm structures advice based on client objectives and risk tolerance and participates in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs, offering portfolio management and educational seminars.

Marinus Veltenaar is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Acumen Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent with The ASA Group. Acumen Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, and private investment funds. The firm uses a disciplined investment process with diversified model portfolios and also acts as a private fund sponsor and manager, offering services that include advisory support for private real estate pooled vehicles.

Julie Weddle is a financial advisor with Acumen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors. Acumen Wealth Advisors provides asset management, investment consulting, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach with oversight by an investment committee and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including private pooled investment vehicles.

Robert Pragnell V is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of finance, he is also a musician involved with the McGee Pragnell Band. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial plans, and program-based management primarily through LPL programs. The firm tailors advice to client objectives and risk tolerance using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and participates in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs.

Colter Parker is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Patton Albertson Miller Group, LLC, where he has worked for two years. Prior to joining Patton Albertson Miller Group, he spent three years at Chambliss Bahner and Stopel PC and has experience related to Vanderbilt University Law School and Southport Capital. Patton Albertson Miller Group is a fee-only wealth management and financial planning firm serving affluent individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides comprehensive services including investment management, financial planning, trust and fiduciary services, and access to alternative investments for qualified clients.

Noah Wood is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Solomonwood LLC and LPL Financial LLC. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management and financial plans tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, with investment approaches that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm participates in multiple LPL advisory programs and offers educational seminars and plan sponsor consulting.

Josiah Mc Daniel is a financial advisor with Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has seven years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, SolomonWood LLC, Innovative Advisory Partners, and Covenant College. Apex Strategic Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm uses a structured investment approach based on client objectives and risk tolerance, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers participation in multiple LPL advisory and wrap-style programs.

John Dunham is a CFP® professional at HHM Wealth Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at HHM Wealth Advisors since 2019 and has prior experience at Henderson Hutcherson & McCullough, Amazon, Todd Henon Properties, and the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. In addition to advising, he works seasonally as a tax preparer. HHM Wealth Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, and business entities, providing portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs tailored investment strategies across diversified asset classes and maintains an ongoing monitoring process through a weekly investment committee.

Laura Reid is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Management, LLC in Chattanooga, TN, holding the PFS™ designation and with four years of industry experience. She has been with Guardian Wealth Management since 2014. Guardian Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and efficient-frontier concepts to create diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, while also offering planning services that address investment, retirement, estate, charitable, education, and business-related financial needs.

Kristin Bell is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Simon Quick Advisors, LLC since 2018 and was previously with Southeastern Trust Company from 2015 to 2018. Bell serves on the board and finance committee of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County, where she has helped establish an endowment. Simon Quick Advisors serves individuals, families, pension and nonprofit entities, endowments, foundations, and corporate clients, offering wealth management, investment consulting, financial planning, tax planning and compliance, and administrative services. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach including proprietary private funds and provides integrated tax and back-office solutions.

Christopher Provo is a financial advisor with The Patriot Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, Securities America, Inc., and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is also a notary and has bookkeeping responsibilities for a charity golf tournament. The Patriot Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios to client goals and risk tolerance using a combination of charting, fundamental and technical analysis, and employs a range of investment options from mutual funds and ETFs to private equity and advisory annuity products.

Tyson Asay is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Sound Income Strategies, LLC. His previous roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Lincoln Investment, and TD Ameritrade. He is involved with Retirement Income Solutions, LLC, where he participates in fixed insurance sales and client acquisition. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other advisors. The firm focuses on fixed-income and income-oriented strategies combined with active portfolio management and also provides insurance planning and educational workshops through affiliated entities.

Brandon Akers is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Creative Financial Designs, Inc., and has held roles at Providence Financial and FedEx Ground, where he is involved in human resources. Akers also works as an independent insurance agent. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, variable annuities, and financial planning. The firm employs asset-class model allocations based on third-party research and offers a range of investment strategies, including Biblical Responsible Investing options.

John Stophel is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Sowell Management Services since 2017 and previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and CONCERT Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Stophel serves as a trustee at Bryan College, where he participates in financial oversight and governance. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large independent-contractor network, employing multiple management styles and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Michael Ledford is a ChFC®-credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with ON Investment Management Company and has worked with Ohio National Financial Services and The O. N. Equity Sales Company since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, Ledford owns and operates Ledford Planning Service, an insurance agency specializing in life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of third-party investment programs.

Joel Cochran is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2018 and previously spent three years with Avondale Partners. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Mccoy is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Sowell Financial Services since 2016 and also has prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Concert Wealth Management. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as an independent consultant providing education on industry topics through Gerson Lehrman Group. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing multiple management styles and utilizing model portfolios and sub-advisory relationships to serve a diverse client base.