Timothy Cantrell is a financial advisor at Applied Capital LLC in Nashville, TN, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Applied Capital since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Cantrell and Associates, a non-investment business entity, and is a licensed insurance agent. Applied Capital LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment supervisory services and financial planning through fee-for-service and full-service models. The firm manages approximately $293 million in discretionary assets, focusing on asset allocation and diversification with market-cap weighted index strategies and offering multi-tiered planning engagements coordinated with outside specialists.

Lukas Smith is a financial advisor at SageGuard Financial Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SageGuard Financial Group since 2016, including his current tenure starting in 2022. In addition to his advisory role, Smith is a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers clients insurance products. SageGuard Financial Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $755.7 million across various portfolios and strategies, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Paul Winkler is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has led Paul Winkler, Inc. since 2000. Outside of advising, he authors investment-related books, serves as a therapist at a counseling center, and sits on the Board of Trustees for Trevecca University. Paul Winkler, Inc. provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, families, business owners, and corporations. The firm emphasizes investor education through workshops, media content, and coaching programs, implementing portfolios via third-party managers using modern portfolio theory and an efficient-market approach.

Lawson Allen is a financial advisor at Lee, Danner & Bass, Inc. in Nashville, TN, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Lee, Danner & Bass since 1994. Lee, Danner & Bass, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment process that combines top-down macro and asset-allocation analysis with bottom-up security selection, active fixed-income management, and limited option strategies.

Ciara Ciez is a financial advisor at Jacksonville Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has held roles at LPL Financial, mindbodygreen, RVO Health, and Red Ventures. Jacksonville Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses tailored investment plans and manages client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, leveraging LPL Financial’s platforms and custodial services.

Brian Koonce is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. He has been with Paul Winkler, Inc. since 2019. Outside of advising, he also works as an independent tax preparer and is an Enrolled Agent in Goodlettsville, TN. Paul Winkler, Inc. provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm’s approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and multi-factor analysis, and it primarily co-advises with third-party asset managers for discretionary trading while offering educational resources through workshops, courses, and authored books.

David Mcillwain is a financial advisor with KPP Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. KPP Advisory Services LLC provides personalized financial planning, investment management, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $874 million in client assets and employs a fiduciary standard with a focus on mutual fund and ETF-based, asset-allocation portfolios supplemented by third-party managers and algorithm-driven strategies.

Jeffrey Ward is a financial advisor with SageGuard Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has a background in residential real estate sales, serving as president of Realty N Motion Inc since 2018, and is also licensed as an insurance agent for life and health policies. SageGuard Financial Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $755.7 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs model portfolios and offers both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary account management tailored to various client risk profiles.

Danny Butcher is a financial advisor at Woodstock Wealth Management, Inc. in Nashville, TN, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Woodstock Wealth Management since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he manages DL Butcher Consulting, LLC DBA Butcher Agency, where he sells and maintains property and casualty insurance policies. Woodstock Wealth Management provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to third-party asset managers for individuals, businesses, charities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $629.9 million on a discretionary basis and offers a performance-fee program alongside traditional managed account services.

Matthew Bugarin is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at 12th Street Asset Management since 2019 and previously spent five years at Woodmont Investment Counsel, LLC. He is based in Nashville, TN. 12th Street Asset Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, pension, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through various account structures. The firm employs concentrated, long-term All Cap and Small Cap equity strategies driven by fundamental research and a value-oriented investment process.

James Wood is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Paul Winkler, Inc. since 2014. Paul Winkler, Inc. provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, business owners, and corporations. The firm employs a co-advisor structure using third-party asset managers and relies on modern portfolio theory, multi-factor approaches, and an efficient-market philosophy in portfolio construction.

Chason Mc Kay is a financial advisor at Longview Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Longview, he worked at Aetna and Bright Event Productions and was a full-time student for four years. Longview Wealth Management is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion in assets and serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, divorce consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, using a blend of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and various analytical approaches in portfolio management.

Trent Green is a financial advisor at Decker Wealth Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Robinson Investment Group for 16 years before joining Decker Wealth Management in 2021. Decker Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses by offering comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and tax-aware security selection, and it is notable for its active use of options and other derivatives within client accounts.

Darwin Johnson is a financial advisor with SageGuard Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with SageGuard Financial Group since 2009, including roles at Alphastar Capital Management LLC since 2021. SageGuard Financial Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, managing approximately $755.7 million in assets across a variety of investment vehicles with a focus on both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary account management.

Laurie Cortner is a CFP® and Series 65 registered advisor with Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors, based in Nashville, TN. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Waddell & Associates and ARGI Investment Services, LLC. Vestia Personal Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management. The firm applies evidence-based investment strategies and combines in-house management with third-party advisors and technology-enabled solutions across multiple client segments.

Marcus Johnson is a financial advisor with Wilson Wealth Management Group, L.L.C. in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wilson Wealth Management Group since 2021 and maintains affiliations with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Outside of financial advising, Johnson is a saxophonist and is involved with Marcus Johnson Music. Wilson Wealth Management Group is a team-based RIA serving high-income and high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and early-career investors. The firm combines model portfolios and customized stock portfolios using technical analysis and longer-term passive ETFs, offering investment management, financial planning, estate planning coordination, and insurance and annuity solutions.

Ann Taylor Knotts is a CFP® and CFA® with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Woodmont Investment Counsel, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at 231 Advisors, Covenant Partners LLC, and SunTrust Bank. Woodmont Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and counsel to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm constructs balanced portfolios tailored to clients’ financial circumstances using a mix of equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Aron Frank is a financial advisor at Gambit Capital Management, LLC in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Ameriprise Financial Services, as well as a year at Menasha Packaging Company. Gambit Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, including accredited investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans, through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, coaching, tax preparation, and outsourced CIO consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental and cyclical analysis, asset allocation, and options strategies, with portfolios that may include derivatives and private placements tailored to client needs.

Bruce Arnold is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with KPP Advisory Services LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. Arnold holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. KPP Advisory Services LLC provides personalized financial planning, investment management, comprehensive wealth management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $874 million in client assets, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on mutual fund and ETF asset-allocation strategies.

Nicholas Pethokoukis is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus and attended the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Laffer Tengler Investments serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and intermediary clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio delivery, and management in multiple wrap fee programs. The firm combines quantitative and fundamental analysis across proprietary strategies and acts as both a sponsor and participant in wrap fee platforms as well as a sub-adviser to an actively managed ETF.