Mengying Lu Espel is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at First Horizon Advisors and First Horizon Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Mckernan is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2019 and was previously with FSC Securities Corporation from 2011 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Sierra Tango, a business based in Nashville, TN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Christopher Klasen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Pamela Leclerc is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with nine years of experience at Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, TN. She has worked with Edward Jones since 2015 and is also involved in math tutoring, a role she has maintained since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Becky Pemerton is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She is based in Franklin, TN. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Zachary Bologeorges is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Bobby Christian is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 32 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Principal Securities and several Prudential-affiliated firms. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Honnie Arnold is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Arnold worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Outside of financial advising, Arnold is involved as a member of Young Living Essential Oils, a healthcare products business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kristopher Wackerlin is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Franklin, TN, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and Metlife Securities. In addition to his advisory duties, he works as an insurance agent specializing in individual life, property/casualty, health, and group health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, utilizing firm-approved tools to develop collaborative, goal-oriented strategies.

Gunter Lugg is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Hunter Berry is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Jackson National Life Distributors, LLC for four years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through independent Financial Professionals, with a variety of portfolio management and model-based investment solutions.

Ryan Lipman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Pinnacle Bank and Pinnacle Asset Management, and has academic experience at Vanderbilt University and the University of Texas. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pinnacle Asset Management, a non-investment related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting, using analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals, and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized employer advisory programs.

Daniel Theall is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, holding various roles including Customer Relationship Advocate, High Net Worth Associate, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before his current position. Daniel focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial plans that address their unique circumstances and priorities. He works closely with clients to understand their lives and challenges in order to maximize their use of Fidelity's resources. His experience includes planning for life events, responding to life changes, and ongoing financial plan reviews.

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 financial advisor at Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, TN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides capabilities including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.

Luke Gray is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein and Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental property holdings to ensure tenant satisfaction. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios and integrated wealth management services.

Thomas Ferraro III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a cattle business focused on raising, breeding, and selling Angus cattle. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.