Graham Mattes is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding CFP® certification and Series 65 and 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Waddell & Reed, and TD Ameritrade. Mattes is involved in managing investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group and also serves as a managing partner in insurance-related ventures. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, and provides access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Cynthia Haddock is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. for the past 10 years. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a small family-run dog sitting business through rover.com. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Chrissoula White is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with communication and administrative tasks for Sippin' Mobile Bar LLC, a mobile beverage cart business operated by her spouse. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to select retail account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Laura Sydenstricker is a financial advisor at United Planners Financial Services of America with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including SCF Investment Advisors, SCF Securities, and operates under Mt. Juliet Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience in fixed insurance sales. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise with over 350 advisors and approximately $12.77 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, providing advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a mix of custodians and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Dylan Kasper is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he held various roles at HCA, TQL, Towne Park, Middle Tennessee State University, and Mount Juliet High School. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2025.

Clifford Goodwin is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Hendersonville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2013 and has worked as a self-employed independent advisor since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Focus Retirement Solutions, where he provides life, long-term care, and disability insurance services. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

David Gerkin is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed. Gerkin also serves as a Notary Public for the State of Tennessee. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a fiduciary-based advisory model, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and utilizes technology platforms alongside third-party managers and TAMPs.

Ryan Scott is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Synovus Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Ryan serves as a board member and coach for Tennessee Heat Sports, a non-profit sports program for homeschool athletes. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers managed account solutions and employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes various strategies and technology platforms to tailor investment approaches.

Marc Goodner is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Transamerica-related entities since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified Investment Advisors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education services supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s technology and portfolio oversight. The firm manages a large client base with a focus on non-discretionary asset management and does not target high-net-worth or corporate clients.

Christopher Rittenberry is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at First Freedom Bank and has entrepreneurial experience as the owner and CEO of Ritt's Woodworking, a carpentry business. 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 solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Barnes is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services and has prior experience with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and Johnson Barnes Government Relations. Barnes also engages in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies from unaffiliated asset managers and offers a range of investment models supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

William Jontz Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes long-term tenures at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Center Street Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he has maintained ownership of Estate Management & Planning Co., where he is involved as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, pension, and charitable clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm supports multiple management platforms and offers proprietary model strategies through its Founders Gate Capital brand.

Brandon Di Simone is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Arete Wealth Management and Center Street Securities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that addresses various topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning, with an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called WealthPlan.

Jacob Stoney is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and a position at Granite City Food and Brewery. 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, and institutional accounts.

John Long is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mt Juliet, TN, where he has worked since 2010, totaling 15 years of industry experience. He is a partner in KDG Enterprises LLC, a real estate business based in Mt Juliet. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients across a broad range of households and organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Hutch Huskey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Petter Supply for one year and spent five years in education at the middle and high school levels. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Matthew Gallowitz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Springfield, TN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial, Enfield Management, Robertson County School System, and UBS. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in his community by playing Santa Claus at a local apartment complex. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm is notable for its extensive nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated mutual funds, trust company, and securities-based lending services.

Jerry Jarrett Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Regions Bank, Edward Jones, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he serves as the registered agent for his son’s criminal justice business, handling mail forwarding. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and investment strategies.

James Whatley Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mount Juliet, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 1999 and also has experience with Wilson Bank & Trust. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an independent contractor with a local music group that performs live, mostly for charitable events, where he serves as booking agent, organizer, and lead singer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and advisory services using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Rosa Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024 and has held roles at Merrill since 2018. Moore has also been involved in academic positions at Middle Tennessee State University and Volunteer State Community College. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.