Xavier Pol is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Ohio National Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and integration with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Aaron Barranco is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has served in the United States Army Reserve since 2005, currently holding the position of Army Officer. Barranco has been with First Command Advisory Services since 2015. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using model portfolios managed centrally by its Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Brandon Whittaker is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for the Metro Nashville Police Department for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship in real estate as a landlord. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios.

Felipe Gonzalez is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Gallatin, Tennessee. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Securities, and JP Morgan Securities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining advisor-directed models with third-party portfolio management and specialized strategies such as tax-loss harvesting and direct indexing.

Jason Holland is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Gallatin, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience, including his current role at Fifth Third Securities since 2021 and prior experience with Fifth Third Bank from 2015. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers access to multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed strategies.

Daniel Wilson is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent in multiple periods since 2018, as well as Main Street Investors, LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as an insurance agent focusing on Penn Mutual life products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a comprehensive advisory platform that includes third-party asset managers and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services.

Laura Davis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of industry experience. She currently works at Corient and has previously held positions at MRWM Capital Management, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, Hilliard Lyons, First Tennessee Bank, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Nathan Dowlen is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Sequent Planning, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Dowlen is licensed as an attorney and provides legal services. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities alongside investment advice.

Charles White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Trustmark National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Notary Public for Hinds County, Mississippi. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Mary Grace Mamolo is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Regions Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a mix of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platform arrangements and AI-enabled research tools.

Randall Kaune is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Hendersonville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include work with GWFS Equities, Inc. and the Colorado County and Officials Retirement Association. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as certain retail clients. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.

Jerry Cohoon is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed before joining Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial in 2016. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies while integrating third-party managers and tactical asset management programs.

Justin Ostrander is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of finance, he is a recording guitarist and owns a music business based in Madison, Tennessee. &PARTNERS serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Bradley Watts is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Diversified Investment Advisors and Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2006. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education. Their approach relies on proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance.

Alisha Schweizer is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Springfield, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions with Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, among others. She also engages in equity and fixed indexed annuity sales as part of her financial advisory work. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment process emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and integrates additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate planning through affiliated providers.

Rachel Amos is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Macon Bank & Trust, Capstar Bank, Volunteer State Bank, and US Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs and portfolio management options via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining various strategies such as mutual funds, separate managed accounts, and direct indexing.

Brian Fricke is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following a 31-year tenure at Financial Management Concepts. He serves as a board member of the New Smyrna Beach Fire Pension and is a trustee for the LCMS Foundation. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach blending passive and active strategies, supported by internal investment oversight and a range of implementation tools.

Colin Cross is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with a Series 66 credential and experience spanning positions at LPL Financial, Engineered Wealth Solutions, Planet Fitness, Lyft, and Uber. He has been working in financial services since 2024 and is also self-employed. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Bryan Koppel is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and totaling nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at 20/20 Financial Advisers and Paulson Investment Company LLC. He is also associated with Boom Planning and Canvas Financial, where he supports administrative aspects of securities and account transfers. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities to tailor client portfolios.

Colby Long is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Securian Financial Services, Shoemaker Financial, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Oakley CPA, PLLC in a non-investment capacity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model and utilizes technology platforms and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.