Chris Kimler is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has worked in related roles at First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc. and First Tennessee Bank for over three decades. 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 and access to various portfolio management programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Robert Mc Mahan is a financial advisor with Merrill in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1998 and has concurrently worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dempsey Moody IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an agent offering fixed annuities, indexed annuities, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial services such as brokerage and investment advisory, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisors.

Christopher Otillio is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Otillio serves as a board member of YWCA Nashville. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, employing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Lee Slotnik is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at International Business Machines from 2011 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through dedicated teams. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Hunter Dodd is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and has been with the firm since 2025. He previously worked at Red Mountain Group and Descansando Partners, and has a background that includes education roles at the University of Mississippi and various schools. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across multiple planning areas. The firm offers these services as either one-time or ongoing engagements, separate from portfolio management.

Frank Haviland is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2015 and currently serves as Vice President and Financial Advisor at FirstBank Wealth Partners in Franklin, TN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.

James Pettigrew Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sinor Marcum Group, Joshua Marcum, Thomas Sinor Jr., Waddell & Reed, Inc., and the W&R Insurance Agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Robert Englehardt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial industry since 2023, including positions at Baird and Ameriprise, and has a background in education at Western Kentucky University and McLean County High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools, with enrollment requiring a minimum level of investable assets and the inclusion of Ameriprise managed accounts.

Caleb Graham is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience, with prior positions including roles at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Woodward Park Church of Christ and educational institutions. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals—including high net worth clients—corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by internal research and technology tools.

Cody Tellis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founder of The Tellis Group, established to provide a unified source for comprehensive wealth management. With over 25 years of experience across the private and public sectors, Cody's professional background combines business ownership, banking, tax planning, and law. This diverse experience equips him to address the unique opportunities and challenges associated with significant wealth. Cody holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from Trinity Law School and a Master’s Degree from St. Thomas University, enhancing his ability to offer informed financial insights to his clients. His areas of focus include tax-sensitive trust and estate planning services, financial services for nonprofits, business succession planning, individual and corporate captive insurance, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Cody does not provide legal or tax advice in his role with Merrill and advises clients to consult appropriate professionals for these services. Outside of his professional life, Cody enjoys music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jamie Hogan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, Hogan worked at Caldwell Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Alexandra Field is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Franklin, TN. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions in athletics and fitness organizations as well as academic institutions. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Craig Burgess is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers over 19 years, as well as a brief period running the Heirloom Shop. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Timothy McNamara is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop written recommendations tailored to client goals.

Barry Kemp is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Franklin, TN, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His previous roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Ameriprise. 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 financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and advanced research tools.

Kevin Wilson is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Bank of Luxemburg Raymond James. Wilson serves as a board member of the Walk on Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plans and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Phillip Knight is a CFP® professional based in Brentwood, TN, with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial and has prior experience with Ftb Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a broad range of investment strategies through its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Nicholas Deidiker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Amputee Blade Runners, a nonprofit providing free running prosthetics for amputees, and is involved with the Nashville Symphony as Chair of the associate board and a member of the full Board of Directors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Wallace Holleman Jr. is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Nashville, TN. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously at Franklin Synergy Wealth Management. Holleman owns Ascent Wealth Advisory, LLC, a support company associated with an independent Raymond James office. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and investment consulting through various advisory programs and analytical tools. The firm also supports municipal and public-finance work and offers specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.