Jennifer Sexton is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns MEW Practice Management LLC, a business involved in managing her Ameriprise advisory practice, and serves as an executor in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise offers comprehensive retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver customized, tax-efficient recommendations that integrate research and algorithmic modeling.

Lee Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services, as well as earlier experience in insurance and other fields. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Charles Evans II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at CIty National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Thomas Simonek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and T. Charles Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental activities in College Grove, Tennessee. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving 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, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Chad Molitor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Invest Financial Corporation. He also maintains a long-term relationship with Ruckert Associates Inc., a business he has been involved with for over 35 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kevin Gil is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2001. Outside of advising, he is the sole member of two commercial real estate ownership entities. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

James Leyhew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Kestra Investment Services and Gunnallen Financial. Leyhew also offers life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance, dedicating a portion of his time to analyzing coverage needs and securing competitive premiums for clients. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Brennan Shea is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Jackson National Life Distributors, Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates, and Applied Pressure. Baird’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research including AI tools, and provides municipal advisory services alongside its broad wealth management offerings.

Ryan Kotarba is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Kotarba Cattle Company, a small cattle breeding business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Michael Shea is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and was previously with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. from 1997 to 2018. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Elias Hassan is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked for J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 17 years before joining Baird in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member in a startup restaurant, Gusto Wood Fire Grill LLC, and holds interests in several investment and business ventures, including a family investment partnership and a small investment in a Nashville-based tech firm. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services featuring discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, manager selection, and tax management, supported by internal research and investment technology.

Ernie Colvin II is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2005. He has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental properties through limited liability companies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Justin Oldham is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for 11 years before joining Baird in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family crop farming business and serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining manager-traded and model-traded strategies with tax management and internal research capabilities.

Walter Richardson III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance. Richardson is also vice president of Advisor Bridge, Inc., where he assists OSAIC Wealth representatives with practice management and sales. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with notable complexity in its corporate structure and multiple commercial arrangements.

Craig Bernard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arrington, TN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and industry licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 39 years of experience in the financial services industry and has worked with LPL Financial since 1997. 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, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Patrick Blair is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2006. He has 31 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Blair is an independent insurance agent and also works as a golf shop attendant at the Old Fort Golf Course in Murfreesboro, TN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals and provides a range of portfolio management options across various custody platforms.

Kimberly Mankin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and JJB Hilliard, WL Lyons. Outside of financial advising, she is also a licensed real estate broker and assists friends and family with real estate transactions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including municipal and public finance services.

Daniel Honeycutt Jr. is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Empower Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, offering diversified model portfolios, planner-led wealth management, and online advice channels.

Jelecia Beverley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, she worked at Edward Jones and has a background that includes education with Murfreesboro City Schools and entrepreneurial ventures such as Believe&Bless Emporium and RedBubble. 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 financial planning and investment management services supported by a large network of advisers and a variety of advisory and non-advisory financial products.

Jeffrey Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously at Kestra Investment Services from 2004 to 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in selling life long term care, fixed annuities, and disability insurance through the Birdwell Agency and First Protective, and provides tax consulting services with Dempsey Vantrease & Follis PLLC. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using various portfolio strategies.