Bradley Dildy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2025, with brief prior roles outside the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling but generally acts in an advisory capacity rather than as an ERISA fiduciary unless separately engaged.

Angela Williams is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2008, with a brief period at Robertson County Schools from 2021 to 2023. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various programs and affiliated research resources.

Roger Rhodes Jr. serves as a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He focuses on empowering busy professionals by providing personalized, holistic financial strategies to help achieve their goals. His responsibilities include working with clients to develop goal-based strategies, servicing new and existing clients, delivering client reviews, and advising on life insurance and annuities. Roger engages closely with clients to address their concerns and assist in reaching their financial objectives. Roger began his financial services career in 2006 as a licensed personal banker and joined Merrill in 2012. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Roger specializes in client areas such as college education planning, corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Originally from Knoxville, Roger now resides in Nashville with his wife Kristi and their three children. He volunteers with Ronald McDonald House and enjoys boating, chess, fishing, golfing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Nathan Wise is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company prior to joining J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cade Nicholson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their attitudes towards opportunity and risk in the marketplace, aiming to develop asset allocations that align with their goals. Through continuous reassessment and a goals-based approach to wealth management, Cade prioritizes building strong relationships that foster open dialogue to address multiple aspects of clients' financial lives. Cade holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Texas State University. He entered the financial services industry in 2012 as a client associate at Merrill Lynch in Midland, Texas, working alongside his mother, Rebecca Nicholson. He holds the Series 7, 66, 9, and 10 FINRA registrations and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Together, they serve a diverse group of individuals, families, and businesses. Residing in Tennessee with his wife Katie White, Cade manages the family farm known as the White Nickel Ranch. Outside of work, he is involved in activities such as western riding lessons, managing grass-fed beef and pasture-raised poultry, alongside their three farm dogs. Cade is also engaged in community organizations including the Arts Council of Midland, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin, and serves as a Venture Crew Advisor for the Boy Scouts of America.

Steven Mason is a financial advisor with Merrill in Nashville, TN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2015 and Bank of America since 2018. Mason serves on the advisory boards of Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee and the Tennessee Performing Arts 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alona Brandon is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes five years at Alliance Bernstein and positions in other sectors before entering financial advising. 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, offering tailored financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jackson Moran is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2005, he has focused on delivering holistic wealth management solutions to clients. Jackson works with affluent families, executives, and business owners, providing guidance that balances both short-term needs and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jackson holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and a specialization in Sports & Entertainment (SE). He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Tennessee and completed high school at Battle Ground Academy. Jackson resides in Nashville with his wife and three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys boating, football, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Dean Yoder is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and their families to understand their long-term financial goals. He assists clients in navigating their finances, analyzing investment options, and building financial plans tailored to their objectives. Dean has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Solutions Consultant and Investment Consultant, since 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Consultant at DPL Financial Partners, a Wholesaler at Jackson National, and a Sales Analyst at Nationwide Financial. Outside of his professional work, Dean has interests in concerts, fitness, food, football, and movies.

Gary Jameson is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Franklin, TN since 2026. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2026 and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Jameson serves as the vice president of the Lighthouse Condo Association in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu tailored to client needs. The firm integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, supporting a wide range of client goals through customized recommendations.

Carley Bacon is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Robert Baird & Co., she worked at OneOncology and LBMC, PC, and she also has experience at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Robert Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, including the DDK Group where Carley is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and customized account programs, supported by in-house research and strategic partnerships.

Veruschka Halligan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She is currently with Robert Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, where she has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Baird, she held various roles at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Bank from 2011 to 2023. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Elizabeth Schwartz is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Gardner Sullivan Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in 2019 and focuses on providing comprehensive wealth management strategies to entrepreneurs, executives, and multigenerational families nationwide, particularly those involved in private equity transactions and business sales. Her expertise includes advising founders and business owners on the financial, tax, and personal complexities surrounding the sale of their businesses. Elizabeth works closely with clients and their legal, tax, and advisory teams on investment, tax, estate, and wealth transfer strategies. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's degree in History, Cum Laude, from Sewanee: The University of the South, and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Belmont University. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to her professional work, Elizabeth is involved with community organizations such as Thistle Farms and YWCA: Dress for Success. Her personal interests include boating, music, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Francesco Maranto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, while primarily acting in an advisory capacity.

James Taylor is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2000 and holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He serves high net-worth individuals and families, applying a consultative and collaborative approach to develop, implement, and maintain personalized financial plans. James focuses on comprehensive planning to help clients reach their short, mid, and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and tax minimization. He earned a bachelor's degree from Tennessee Technological University. Born and raised in Nashville, James currently resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his wife and daughter. In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family and is an active member of his church.

Jennifer Richardson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Whittier Trust and Wells Fargo Private Bank before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

W. Curzon is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Little Rock, AR. Prior to LPL, Curzon spent over 16 years with Simmons First Investment Group, Inc., and continues to serve in roles related to investment services at Simmons Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Frank Bellar III is a financial advisor at Stifel with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Stifel in 2020. Bellar serves on the advisory board of the East Tennessee Historical Society, providing guidance on the organization’s financial operations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional entities, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client planning and decision-making.

Jessica Harris is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and First Look Consulting. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Crystal Imperiali is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Raymond James & Associates and has worked previously with firms including Sircy-Hurd Wealth Team and SageSpring Wealth Partners. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.