Ryan Hitt is a financial advisor at CapWealth Advisors, LLC in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with CapWealth Advisors and its affiliated entity, CapWealth Investment Services, since 2009. CapWealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with about $2.03 billion in assets under management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in an active management process that includes long- and short-term strategies, option writing, and alternative investments.

Nicholas Bryan is a CFP® professional at Abound Wealth Management, LLC with four years at the firm and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Abound, he worked at Deloitte and SourceHive, and spent six years at Brigham Young University. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans, managing approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizes tax efficiency, and offers a standalone app-based financial planning membership alongside its comprehensive wealth management services.

Matthew Hoffner is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. His prior roles include positions at Monarch Advisory Group, Western Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm that provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic, tax-efficient investment approach primarily using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by an internal investment committee.

Bradley Meyers is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with 25 Financial, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Arete Wealth Management LLC, Arete Wealth Advisors LLC, and Larson Financial Group. 25 Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm creates customized investment programs based on client goals and risk tolerance, using a range of analytical methods and generally managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Robert Bolen is a financial advisor at CogentBlue Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including United Income, Inc. and Bolén Asset Management, Inc. He also owns RV Bolen Consulting, a consulting service unrelated to investment advising. CogentBlue Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach tailored to each client’s investment policy, with regular monitoring and rebalancing, and utilizes third-party managers and sub-advisors as appropriate.

Rory Davis is a financial advisor with Optivise Advisory Services LLC in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PanthRex LLC, Advisor Worx, Virtue Capital Management, LLC, Valic Financial Advisors, and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Outside of investing, he serves as a wrestling official for high school and collegiate teams during the fall and winter seasons. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios managed internally or by sub-advisors and features a subscription-based co-advisory program for employer-sponsored defined contribution plans, along with compliance and consulting services for other investment advisers.

Jonathan Maxson is a financial advisor at Beacon Capital Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Beacon since 2001, including prior experience at Kalos Capital Inc. He also sells life, long-term care, and disability insurance, as well as annuities. Beacon Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and businesses by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager allocations. The firm manages over $1.27 billion in assets and tailors portfolios using diversified investment strategies to suit each client’s risk tolerance and objectives.

Carter Thomas is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2017 and previously spent a year at Preston & Cleveland Wealth Management, LLC. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio oversight by an internal investment committee.

Michael Wallin is a financial advisor with Optivise Advisory Services LLC in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC and Panthrex Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Wallin is the managing member of Financial Archetics and Consultants, a fintech firm focused on data gathering and risk assessment tools. Optivise Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, utilizing both internally developed models and third-party sub-advisors. The firm offers a range of investment solutions and supports discretionary and non-discretionary management, incorporating technology tools such as LifeArcPlan®.

Robert Mefford is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN. Prior to joining Defining Wealth, he worked at Seven Springs Wealth Group for several years and has additional experience in various roles including positions at Belmont University and Bank of Lexington. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach that emphasizes low-cost, tax-aware strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Breanne Mc Manus is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Abound Wealth Management, LLC since 2019 and has prior experience including roles at the University of Georgia and Astreaus Advisors, LLC. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic, tax-efficient investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supported by an internal investment committee.

Teresa Lundine is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and over 27 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Stronghold Wealth Management, Zach Taylor Real Estate, United Advisors America, Alliance America, and Valic Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she is licensed as an insurance agent and transacts insurance-related products. Stronghold Capital Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individual and business clients, with a focus on ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan services and serving primarily as a solicitor for third-party managers and service providers. The firm uses client-specific Investment Policy Statements to guide non-discretionary management and referrals, operating through multiple offices with formal solicitor relationships.

Andrew Dodd is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Abound Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Green & Associates and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial services, he is co-owner of several music businesses involved in production and publishing royalty administration. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and employs a strategic asset allocation approach focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, tax efficiency, and portfolio oversight by an internal investment committee.

Austin Schmitt is a financial advisor at Tailwinds Wealth, LLC in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been in the financial services industry since 2021, with prior experience at Gratus Funds and Great Waters Financial. Schmitt has been with Tailwinds Wealth since 2026, following his time at Tailwinds Group. Tailwinds Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management and personalized investment policy statements. The firm employs a variety of analysis techniques and strategies across multiple asset classes and frequently utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios.

Eric Baer is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Abound Wealth Management, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Watson Planning, ABB, Inc., and GE. Abound Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.95 billion in discretionary assets and emphasizes strategic asset allocation using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with an investment committee overseeing portfolio decisions.

Blake Hummel is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth Partners LLC. His prior work includes roles at Seven Springs Wealth Group, Abound Wealth Management, Ramsey Solutions, and as a self-employed advisor. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, offering financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach focused on low-cost, tax-aware strategies.

Brandon Doering is a financial advisor with Beacon Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Beacon Capital Management in 2021, he worked at Gruhn Guitars from 2013 to 2020. Beacon Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, families, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and applies fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, while providing ongoing supervision tailored to each client’s risk tolerance and investment guidelines.

Kyle Kuyat is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Defining Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., The Leaders Group, Inc., and Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of Advantage Media LLC, a content creation venture focused on non-investment related video and audio production. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses with financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm utilizes an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach with a focus on low-cost, tax-aware implementation.

Benjamin Thorson is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates since 2021 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services. The Wealth Group – Austin B. Colby & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and managed-account services. The firm uses tailored investment strategies including asset allocation, technical analysis, and both long- and short-term trading, with semi-annual account reviews, and employs third-party technology to manage held-away retirement assets.

Amir Dadabhoy is a financial advisor at Valtrion Capital Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and BGW Wealth Advisors. Valtrion Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses strategic, tactical, and core-satellite investment approaches, emphasizing ETF-based solutions for smaller accounts and customized equity and fixed-income exposure for larger accounts.