Nathan Owen is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022 and has prior experience with 4Top Hospitality and JHS Holdings. Outside of advising, he participates in community and business networking activities, including serving as a Director Coordinator for BNI Middle Tennessee and a Diplomat for the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning focused on a broad range of topics but does not include implementation or discretionary portfolio management as part of these services.

Joseph Lucia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he held leadership roles at Lucia Capital Management, Lucia Securities, and the Raymond J. Lucia Companies. Outside of advisory work, he serves in a fiduciary capacity for a children’s trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools.

Jeffrey Von Behren is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a commercial rental property in Maryville, Missouri. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Jon Jaques is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2025. He has prior experience with Avantax Investment Services and owns a CPA practice, Jon D Jaques CPA, which he has operated since 1991. Jaques is also involved in business consulting and publishing, and serves as a board member for the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through multiple program structures and manager options.

Micah Pruitt is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at Deloitte, Pure Barre, and Middle Tennessee State University. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. Baird manages approximately $394 billion in assets and utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research, and technology in client advice.

Jennifer Sexton is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns MEW Practice Management LLC, a business involved in managing her Ameriprise advisory practice, and serves as an executor in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise offers comprehensive retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver customized, tax-efficient recommendations that integrate research and algorithmic modeling.

Lee Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUNA Mutual Group and CUNA Brokerage Services, as well as earlier experience in insurance and other fields. 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 solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Charles Evans II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at CIty National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team in partnership with its financial advisors.

Ellis Burgess is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and Brighton Investment Solutions in 2026, Ellis spent 12 years with The Lampo Group, Inc. DBA Ramsey Solutions. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement solutions, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor resources and technology.

Nathan Wise is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he held roles at Edward Jones and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process blends quantitative and qualitative analysis, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Thomas Simonek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, Grove Point Advisors, H. Beck, Inc., and T. Charles Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental activities in College Grove, Tennessee. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Chad Molitor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with Invest Financial Corporation. He also maintains a long-term relationship with Ruckert Associates Inc., a business he has been involved with for over 35 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Christopher Rogers is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual since 2010 and has been self-employed since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a soccer referee. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses collaborative, annual planning engagements supported by firm-approved software tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored programs.

Kevin Gil is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2001. Outside of advising, he is the sole member of two commercial real estate ownership entities. Fisher Investments serves a global range of institutional and private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to build diversified portfolios and provides sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

James Leyhew is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Kestra Investment Services and Gunnallen Financial. Leyhew also offers life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance, dedicating a portion of his time to analyzing coverage needs and securing competitive premiums for clients. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Alexander Fraga is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Franklin, TN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he has been associated with Bank of America since 2013. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cheree Costa is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles within Wells Fargo Bank, NA, dating back to 2015, as well as positions at M&T Bank, BB&T Bank, and PNC Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Brennan Shea is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Jackson National Life Distributors, Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates, and Applied Pressure. Baird’s DDK Group serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research including AI tools, and provides municipal advisory services alongside its broad wealth management offerings.

Ryan Kotarba is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Kotarba Cattle Company, a small cattle breeding business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary capital market research with model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Andrew Lofton is a financial advisor with Cetera in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Cetera and its related entities in 2022. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.