Sarah Szpak is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2018 and previously held roles at Spa Haus and Carraway Center. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Shelly Pearson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2022. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Victor White is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Franklin, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Charles Schwab from 2012 to 2015. Outside of his financial career, he is involved in the music industry as a live performer and songwriter registered with BMI. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary portfolio management and model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Neal Faught is a CFP® with 25 years of experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. He holds Series 63 registration and is based in Brentwood, TN. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in a bookkeeping and tax preparation service, and he co-owns an LLC that pools funds to support practice expenses and marketing. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative planning relationships using analytical tools, with clients implementing recommendations through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Jason Pharris is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2007 and serves as a board member and director of the Brandywine Pointe Home Owners Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Victor Taylor is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2013 to 2023. Outside of his advisory work, he holds trustee and board positions at several educational and religious organizations and is active as a group fitness instructor. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Shari Lyle is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ftb Advisors, Inc., First Tennessee Brokerage, Inc., Fifth Third Securities, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad range of non-advisory financial services.

John Halsell IV is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney related to family mineral royalty investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management strategies utilizing both in-house and third-party managers.

Karianne Subgrunski is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2011, based in Brentwood, TN. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyndra Chaffin is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities—and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional advisory services through various specialized programs.

Jason Minor is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior firms include Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent partner in a private company called The Back Nine Golf. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Mitzi Michaelson is a Wealth Management Advisor with more than 24 years of experience in financial and wealth management services. She joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2000 after working for JC Bradford as an investment advisor and sales coordinator for the Defined Asset Trust division. Mitzi serves as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, managing custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, utilizing Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment options. Mitzi holds an MBA from Middle Tennessee State University and a bachelor's degree from Millsaps College. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She previously served as co-president of the Tennessee Chapter of Women's Exchange at Merrill. Mitzi resides in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with her husband Rick and daughter Ellie. She and her husband are involved in the local medical community and have held leadership roles in the Stones River Medical Alliance, Tennessee State Medical Alliance, and the American Heart Association. Mitzi is a member of The Rutherford Society and actively participates in the Charity Circle of Murfreesboro. She is also affiliated with St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Murfreesboro.

Patrick Dezenzio is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he was associated with Florida Financial Advisors and has experience in other business activities including Rocky Heights Print & Binding and The Peach Cobbler Factory. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary client model with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios, supported by centralized custody and extensive operational infrastructure.

Daniel Smith is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokerages that place non-variable life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care insurance. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Luz Taveras is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Skipper is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with various firms, including Life Credit Union and LPL Financial. Skipper is also the owner of Fortress Wealth Management and Investment Consulting Group, both investment-related businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Kelly Kemp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Kemp worked at Fifth Third Securities for 16 years and held positions at BB&T Investment Services and BB&T Asset Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Molly Cloud is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a ski instructor for Deer Valley Ski School in Park City, Utah. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Devon Massi is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years and Comerica Bank for one year. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Frederick Dasso is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Frederick earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kansas.