Samuel Lechleiter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, Lincoln Financial Securities Corp, and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as co-executor of his mother’s estate and acts as her power of attorney. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various program structures.

Brian Coleman is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which have been spent at Edward Jones since 2005. He is based in Murfreesboro, TN. Brian holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offices and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Karley Rouse is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2015. Karley is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Thomas Ferraro III is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously spending six years with Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Muddy Boots Livestock, where he raises, breeds, and sells Angus cattle. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages substantial assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Dewitt Goldsby is a financial professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2023. Prior to that, he was associated with Shoemaker Financial Nashville and Securian Financial Services for nearly two decades. Goldsby serves as chairman of the West End United Methodist Board of Trustees, managing the church’s physical and financial assets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering various program options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Shay Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Wilson has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory services, Wilson is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kimberly Sadler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked for the Smyrna Police Department for five years and was involved with Thermal Vision Investments and Little Caesars for seven years each. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kevin Thompson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, Waddell & Reed, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, and Merrill prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence using both quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ellen Currey is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Franklin, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career has been primarily with Fidelity Investments starting in 2017, with intermittent breaks. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of EAW Real Estate, LLC with passive involvement. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Diana Garcia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles at UBS since 2015, with a brief tenure at JDS Custom Automotive. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Jared Philpot is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He works closely with individuals and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs and preferences, aiming to support them in achieving their financial goals. His professional experience includes several roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Investment Solutions Representative (2016-2018) to Relationship Manager (2018-2019), Investment Consultant (2019-2020), and finally Financial Consultant (2020 to present). Prior to joining Fidelity, Jared worked as a Financial Services Associate at State Farm Insurance from 2015 to 2016 and as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Jared has interests in football, golf, music, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

Brent Highberger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alisa Edmondson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2022. She has experience as a financial consultant and planner, having held roles at LPL Financial and Heartland Planning Associates from 2019 to 2022, as well as positions as a financial planner, retirement specialist, and wholesaler at Nationwide Financial from 2012 to 2019. Alisa focuses on making the financial planning process straightforward and concise for clients seeking help with informed financial decisions. Her professional background spans various aspects of financial planning and retirement services. Outside of her career, Alisa has personal interests that include attending concerts, cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, visiting museums, and parenthood.

Gregory Sirko is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience and is based in Brentwood, TN. Sirko is also the managing member of an entity that receives advisory compensation to fund business expenses. Mass Mutual Investors Services is 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 software and collaborative planning approaches.

Jessica Kerr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner and photographer of J.Ashley Photography. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Ethan Karr is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Statefarm, FedEx Ground, Transloop, and Waterway. Equitable Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses both proprietary and third-party investment models and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Matthew Shaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and The Wealth Management Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Car Stables, a business entity unrelated to investment activities. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Perry is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2018, he worked at Strategy Corps, Inc. and Journal Communications. He serves on the City of Franklin, TN, Health, Education, and Housing Facilities Board and is Vice President of the City of Franklin Industrial Development Board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical modeling tools, supporting its clients through various advisory programs and maintaining a notable affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Brandon Lunke is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at COVA Wealth Management and Franklin Synergy Bank. He serves as a trustee for family trusts and owns a tax preparation business, High Forest Partners. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports a wide network of advisors with institutional consulting and portfolio management.

John Connelly Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with firms including Merrill, Prudential Equity Group, Raymond James Financial Services, and COVA Wealth Management. Connelly also operates COVA Wealth Management as a DBA in connection with his LPL business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.