Joseph Hardwick is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through specialized programs and a range of portfolio management options.

Charles Collins is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has worked with MML Investors Services since 1988 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Outside of advising, he is a life coach and an author working on a book. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering structured, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kate Lunn is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a mini storage business with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eddie Ard Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Smyrna, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed-fee billing.

Winston Minter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He operates Minter Investment Management, an investment-related business associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Craig Brown is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate business focused on purchasing, rehabilitating, and selling properties in collaboration with general contractors and agents. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as charitable and registered investment entities. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a broad investable universe.

Michael Whitney is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Wise Family Wealth and Commonwealth Financial Network. Whitney also conducts fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth investors to pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include various asset classes, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Rudy Edelen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including Wealth Enhancement Group, Landmark Financial Advisors, First Trust Portfolios L.P., and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Blake Barton is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brentwood, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Mass Mutual and its subsidiaries since 2024. Outside of advising, he works as a catching instructor providing baseball training to young players through Hit Lab LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm uses software tools to analyze client goals and provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements.

Marisa Downs is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Charles Schwab and related entities since 2019, with prior experience in various roles including government positions and the fitness industry. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a tone editor for a beard care startup, HONOR Brand, on a project basis. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios, supported by a centralized operational structure and a comprehensive approach to alternative investments.

Jeffrey Miller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at OneNine, Ramsey Solutions, JeremyKingsley.com, and the Center for Marketing Solutions. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christine Cash is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined in 2014 and serves as an integral member of the team. She works with prospects and new clients to assess their current financial situation, envision their future goals, and develop strategies to help attain those goals. Christine advises business owners, senior executives, and affluent families across various aspects of their financial lives. Christine holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification and a B.B.A. in Management from Xavier University. She follows a disciplined process that starts with getting to know each client and their family, understanding their financial circumstances and priorities. Christine has been recognized in the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for multiple years and the Forbes "Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" list in 2025 as part of the Thompson Turner and Cash team. During her time at Xavier University, Christine was a four-time Academic All American for the Division 1 Women's Golf Program. She resides in Nashville with her husband and enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with her family and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Wendy Peppers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and was previously with Morgan Stanley for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nathan Mosakowski is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Brentwood, TN. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Ameriprise, NBM Consulting LLC, Allstate Insurance Company, and Jackson National Life Distributors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of investment strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Christopher Slonecker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with FTB Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc. during his career. Outside of his advisory work, Slonecker serves as a board member and treasurer of Welcome Home Ministries, a nonprofit supporting men in recovery. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research, model portfolios, and various management options.

Charles Gillen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Franklin, TN, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Rainmaker Inc., where he develops new business relationships, leads local staff, and recruits advisors. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets, offering a retirement-income planning service that includes written Recommendation Reports and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Taylor Kramer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He served in the United States Army from 2023 to 2025 and attended the United States Military Academy at West Point from 2019 to 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Jason Bures is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans. He draws on the resources and tools available at Fidelity to support clients in pursuing their financial objectives. Jason's professional experience spans multiple roles in the financial services industry. He has served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2022 and previously worked as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative with Fidelity. Prior to that, he held positions such as Regional Sales Director at First Protective Insurance Group, Associate Investment Advisor Representative at SFA Wealth Management, Regional Vice President and Sales Development Specialist at Midland National Life Insurance Company, and Registered Representative roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and Intersecurities Inc. Outside of his professional work, Jason has interests in baseball, football, softball, and family activities.

Christina Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Victor Sebastian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. Sebastian also sells life insurance and fixed annuities as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven management solutions.