Tracey Pearson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at CITY NATIONAL BANK since 2020 and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2019, following prior roles at SunTrust Advisory Services and related SunTrust entities. Pearson serves on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Middle Tennessee and owns a small online resale business. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients through various advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm implements tailored investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

George Mwai is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Horizon National before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a General Partner and Managing Member of MFL LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ellie Ivancich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017 and also served at Belmont University from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the advisory board of STARS Nashville, a local children and youth organization, and is a board member of the Belmont Athletics Hall of Fame Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, with a focus on structured planning tools and a diverse suite of investment offerings.

Justin Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wachovia Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Based in Nashville, TN, he has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and combining quantitative and qualitative research.

William Morgan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC, and several other firms over his career. He operates a separate wealth management business under the name Morgan Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Michael Clower is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, he worked at DSI Security, Dollar General, and American Income Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member of the Nashville Predators Foundation’s Young Professionals Board, where he participates in event promotion and fundraising activities. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Lee Burklow Sr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the M.A.D. Mavericks Baseball Organization, a youth-focused nonprofit in Brentwood, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Lauren Gwinn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to her current role, Gwinn was involved with nonprofit organizations including the Adventure Science Center, The ALS Association of Tennessee, and Friends of the Zoo. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Steven Roussel is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Washington Square Securities, Inc. since 1999 before joining Osaic in 2024. Roussel is also the president and CEO of Roussel & Assoc, LLC, where he sells and services life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Kevin Kostyk is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Nashville, TN, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2018, with prior experience including roles at Christian Care Ministry and Scoutcast. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides goal-based analyses and planning on a broad range of topics, operating separate planning and managed-account services without discretionary trading authority.

Mark Jennings is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS and Bank of America, and he has worked in diverse fields such as education and sports management, including a position with New York Empire Baseball. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brandon Edmondson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in real estate property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools to develop customized financial plans.

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.

Timothy Hutchinson Sr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven and emphasizes access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tavis Mccourt is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2019. He previously worked at 12th Street Asset Management LLC and has additional responsibilities as a trustee for a personal trust. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Amanda Schween is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and spent one year at Edward Jones prior to that. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lauren Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Vibe Volleyball Lab and held teaching positions at Belmont University and South High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and scenarios to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

William Nichols is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 32 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Nichols is involved in providing and servicing corporate and individual employee benefits, including group and individual medical plans, disability, life insurance, and fixed annuities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services such as comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk tolerance assessments and offers multiple investment strategies through an extensive affiliate network.

Hal Johnson III is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Nashville, TN. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analytical guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Benjamin Wakefield is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.