James Reed is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Independent Advisers Group Corp. Reed also operates Reed Financial Group Inc, providing insurance products and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Hazel Heriges is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a part-time DoorDash driver. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Joshua Pendergast is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he has worked in a variety of roles across several industries, including the Ole Smoky Distillery, Eggspectation, and Rafters Music & Food. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steve Holt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. In addition to his work at the firm, Holt operates Steve Holt Consulting, which he founded in 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Bellet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and The R.O.W. Group. He is also associated with Truxton Trust in a financial institution capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeanne Lynn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and delivers services through a combination of direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Devin Rohner is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He previously worked for Bankers Life in various advisory and securities roles over a 17-year period. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jesse Holman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Franklin, TN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, having worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2003 and at MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in various real estate and business ventures, including ownership positions in multiple LLCs related to real estate investment and financial consulting. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment programs and educational seminars, with financial planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships that utilize firm-approved analytical tools.

Meshan Smith is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Regions Bank, Independent Financial Group, Royal Alliance Associates, and Fifth Third Securities. Smith serves as a board member of the Urban League of Middle Tennessee, a nonprofit focused on community and civic involvement for underserved populations in the region. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various program structures and affiliated and third-party managers.

David Lane is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and has been associated with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. since 2016 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Lane is involved in insurance brokerage and life settlements, assisting customers with the sale of life insurance policies. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative planning processes and firm-approved analytical tools.

Christopher Russell is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, ProEquities, Inc., and First Protective. Outside of his advisory role, Russell is an author focused on helping business owners understand buy-sell agreements and long-term care planning, and he owns a hyperbaric oxygen chamber rental business. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with discretionary and third-party manager options.

Bethel Coleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services for 12 years, and at Edward Jones for three years. Outside of his advisory role, Coleman serves as a GRit Leader for the Tennessee Chapter of NICA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory services with a range of strategic and tactical investment options.

Soren Croxall is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2017. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Morling Financial Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and other institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of advisory and brokerage services, including the use of research-driven model portfolios and customized investment strategies.

Elizabeth Poplin is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is one of the founders of the Karras Poplin Schroeder Group, where she helps lead the team's vision, outreach, and direction while working with clients to create and refine their long-term wealth strategies. She collaborates with clients' attorneys and accountants to employ a holistic planning approach. Liz has worked in wealth management since 2001 and has been a member of Merrill since 2008. Prior to Merrill, she served as a Financial Advisor and Director of Wealth Planning at Morgan Stanley. Earlier, Liz was an Equity Index Risk Manager at the Chicago Board Options Exchange and co-managed the University of Dayton endowment fund. She earned her Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago School of Law and her Bachelor of Science in Finance, magna cum laude, from the University of Dayton. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Chartered Life Underwriter® (CLU®), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Elizabeth's expertise includes advising high-net-worth clients on pre- and post-retirement strategies, stock-option analysis, cash-flow modeling, insurance reviews, trust and estate planning, and tax-minimization strategies. She tailors advice to each client's unique circumstances and strives to have a positive, lasting impact on their well-being. She volunteers with Catholic Charities and her home parish, participates in family service ministry, coaches soccer, and serves on the St. Matthew Church Pastoral Council and as a catechist. Outside of work, Liz enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hiking, skiing, and listening to live music.

William Conroy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2017. He has six years of industry experience and previously attended the Catholic University of America. Conroy is a managing partner of Weller Brothers, LLC, providing financial consulting and advisory services. MassMutual Investors Services 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 with a collaborative, goals-based investment approach.

Robert Jacobsen is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Trust Advisors L.P. for seven years before joining Baird in 2022. Robert W. Baird & Co. is an institutional firm serving individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a range of wealth management services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody. The firm employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies and incorporates internal research and technology, including artificial intelligence, in its advisory process.

Sarah Bull is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked as a kindergarten teacher at Rutherford County Schools and Lenoir City Schools from 2012 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ginger Moore is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2017 following over two decades of experience managing her familys chiropractic practice. In her current role, Ginger employs a holistic approach to help clients align their personal and financial goals, utilizing the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to support retirement planning for individuals, families, and small business owners. Ginger holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations, is licensed as a Life and Health Insurance Producer, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Delta State University. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee financial health, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Residing in Franklin, Tennessee, Ginger lives with her husband Woodie. Outside of her professional work, she serves as a team manager for a youth soccer team and enjoys reading, soccer, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Scott Barton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at MassMutual Investors Services and has held prior roles at Hornor Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory work, he engages in life insurance sales as an insurance agent. 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, using collaborative, software-supported planning methods without discretionary authority over client investments.

Raul Miranda is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Sister Cities of Nashville. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.