Matthew Troconis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a notary since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jonathan Stone is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Nashville, TN. He has eight years of industry experience, including one year at UC Davis prior to joining Fisher Investments in 2016. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Albert Hooper III is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2001. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Hugh Sloan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2014 to 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers.

Jacob Collier is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked with Collier Wealth Insurance Services, where he is a 50% owner and insurance agent. Before entering the financial industry, his work history includes roles outside of finance such as Uber driver and DoorDash delivery. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services with access to multiple model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven solutions.

Carly Durard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at firms including Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, Lendmark Financial, and SunTrust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting over 23,000 financial advisors nationwide.

Bradley Dildy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2025, with brief prior roles outside the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Angela Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2008, with a brief period at Robertson County Schools from 2021 to 2023. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and municipal finance services.

Roger Rhodes Jr. serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He focuses on empowering busy professionals by providing personalized, holistic financial strategies to help achieve their goals. His responsibilities include working with clients to develop goal-based strategies, servicing new and existing clients, delivering client reviews, and advising on life insurance and annuities. Roger engages closely with clients to address their concerns and assist in reaching their financial objectives. Roger began his financial services career in 2006 as a licensed personal banker and joined Merrill in 2012. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Roger specializes in client areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Originally from Knoxville, Roger now resides in Nashville with his wife Kristi and their three children. He volunteers with Ronald McDonald House and enjoys boating, chess, fishing, golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Cade Nicholson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their attitudes towards opportunity and risk in the marketplace, aiming to develop asset allocations that align with their goals. Through continuous reassessment and a goals-based approach to wealth management, Cade prioritizes building strong relationships that foster open dialogue to address multiple aspects of clients' financial lives. Cade holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Texas State University. He entered the financial services industry in 2012 as a client associate at Merrill Lynch in Midland, Texas, working alongside his mother, Rebecca Nicholson. He holds the Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Together, they serve a diverse group of individuals, families, and businesses. Residing in Tennessee with his wife Katie White, Cade manages the family farm known as the White Nickel Ranch. Outside of work, he is involved in activities such as western riding lessons, managing grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry, alongside their three farm dogs. Cade is also engaged in community organizations including the Arts Council of Midland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin, and serves as a Venture Crew Advisor for the Boy Scouts of America.

Steven Mason is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and 2018, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Mason serves as an advisory board member for Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Merrill provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Daniela Locke is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, UBS Securities LLC, and Success Mortgage Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, leveraging asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a significant portion of its advisory business conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

Jackson Moran is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2005, he has focused on delivering holistic wealth management solutions to clients. Jackson works with affluent families, executives, and business owners, providing guidance that balances both short-term needs and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jackson holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a specialization in Sports & Entertainment (SE). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Tennessee and completed high school at Battle Ground Academy. Jackson resides in Nashville with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Dean Yoder is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and their families to understand their long-term financial goals. He assists clients in navigating their finances, analyzing investment options, and building financial plans tailored to their objectives. Dean has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Consultant and Investment Consultant, since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Consultant at DPL Financial Partners, a Wholesaler at Jackson National, and a Sales Analyst at Nationwide Financial. Outside of his professional work, Dean has interests in concerts, fitness, food, football, and movies.

Carley Bacon is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co., she worked at OneOncology and LBMC, PC, and she also has experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group where Carley is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and customized account programs, supported by in-house research and strategic partnerships.

Veruschka Halligan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Robert Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, where she has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Baird, she held various roles at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Bank from 2011 to 2023. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Elizabeth Schwartz is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Gardner Sullivan Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2019 and focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies to entrepreneurs, executives, and multigenerational families nationwide, particularly those involved in private equity transactions and business sales. Her expertise includes advising founders and business owners on the financial, tax, and personal complexities surrounding the sale of their businesses. Elizabeth works closely with clients and their legal, tax, and advisory teams on investment, tax, estate, and wealth transfer strategies. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's degree in History, Cum Laude, from Sewanee: The University of the South, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Belmont University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to her professional work, Elizabeth is involved with community organizations such as Thistle Farms and YWCA: Dress for Success. Her personal interests include boating, music, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Francesco Maranto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while primarily acting in an advisory capacity.

James Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves high net-worth individuals and families, applying a consultative and collaborative approach to develop, implement, and maintain personalized financial plans. James focuses on comprehensive planning to help clients reach their short, mid, and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee Technological University. Born and raised in Nashville, James currently resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family and is an active member of his church.

Jennifer Richardson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Whittier Trust and Wells Fargo Private Bank before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.