InvestmentNews recognized Thomas as one of the best wealth advisors under 40 in the USA. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and an Enrolled Agent for the IRS. He is also an adjunct lecturer in the Finance department at the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee—Knoxville. He is the director of pro bono financial planning on the Board of the Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee and a volunteer tax preparer through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. He served a Christian mission for two years in Colombia, South America, and is fluent in Spanish. He currently volunteers in his church's youth program. In his free time, he enjoys an active lifestyle with his wife and two sons, playing strategy games and pickleball. He is a proud sponsor of the Tellico Village Pickleball Club.

Bryan Belew is a financial advisor at Leconte Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and operates his own CPA firm, Bryan M Belew, CPA, PLLC, which provides tax preparation and assistance services. Prior to joining Leconte Wealth Management, he worked at Bill Miles CPA and Blakenship CPA Group. Leconte Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates accounting and tax services with investment management, providing customized portfolios and tax planning as part of its Purpose Built Planning service.

Ryan Hoppie is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports individuals and families in pursuing their financial goals and working toward financial freedom. He focuses on providing personalized guidance and strategies that align with clients' values and long-term objectives. Prior to his current role, Ryan gained experience as a Portfolio Implementation Specialist at The Vanguard Group, a Financial Literacy Coach at Utah Valley University, and a Client Relationship Manager at Soltis Investment Advisors. He is committed to continuous learning and staying informed about industry trends and regulatory changes. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys biking, camping, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Michael Seelman is a financial advisor at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Arkwise Wealth - Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, as well as a background that includes engagements with Soccer Shots and academic institutions. Proffitt & Goodson Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach combined with fundamental analysis and model-based asset allocation, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using a core–satellite strategy with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Eric Foster is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2005. He also works as an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on an individualized basis with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Tyler Morrow is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Visionary Horizons, LLC since 2018 and previously held positions at B K Reynolds, PC, Securities America, Inc., Foothill Securities, Inc., and Quality Financial Concepts. Visionary Horizons, LLC is a team-based firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses AI tools in service delivery and meeting transcription, offers direct indexing strategies, and incorporates third-party research to tailor investment allocations across various asset classes.

James Dannel is a financial advisor at WMG Financial Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial and First Bank Investment Partners. He is based in Knoxville, TN. WMG Financial Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and brokerage customers. The firm uses long-term trading strategies grounded in modern portfolio theory and manages discretionary accounts across a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate funds, and closed-end funds.

Connor Cox is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Proffitt & Goodson Inc. He previously worked at Trust Co. of Tennessee and held positions at the University of Tennessee and the Knoxville Police Department. Connor is a board member and treasurer of the Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee. Proffitt & Goodson provides advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans, using an evidence-based investment framework combined with fundamental and technical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial and wealth planning, pension consulting, and employs both automated and held-away account technologies to manage client assets.

Bryce Hodge is a financial advisor at Blue Ridge Wealth Planners with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, 21st Mortgage, and First Century Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed insurance agent offering insurance products to clients. Blue Ridge Wealth Planners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and value-oriented investment strategies and supports clients through both proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Kimberly Barry is a financial advisor with Knox Wealth Partners Advisory in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed at Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center and is an author slated to publish a book titled "My Mother Is A Buffalo." Knox Wealth Partners Advisory is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $273 million for about 525 clients, primarily high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using an open-architecture platform that combines multiple analytical approaches and provides access to third-party portfolio managers through LPL-sponsored programs.

William Cochran is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at TVAMP, LLC. His prior work includes positions at Raymond James & Associates and Regions Bank. He is based in Knoxville, TN. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, focusing on long-term, asset-allocation strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of services, including wrap-fee programs, educational seminars, and accounting-liaison support.

James Slagle IV is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2012. He previously worked with Securities Service Network from 2012 to 2017. Slagle serves on the Finance Committee of the Trinity Health Foundation and is set to chair the committee in 2025. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets using globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Mark Shreve is a financial advisor at Brogan Financial in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 11 years before joining Brogan Financial in 2021. Brogan Financial serves individuals, businesses, and various institutional clients with investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice based on client objectives and risk profiles, using fundamental securities analysis to implement investment strategies across a broad range of asset types.

Todd Birdwell is a financial advisor with CoreVision Financial Group in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and has been involved with Paradigm Wealth Partners and Independent Advisor Alliance over the past two decades. Birdwell also serves as a trustee of his parents’ charitable trust. CoreVision Financial Group offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines direct portfolio management with unaffiliated independent managers and employs a largely long-term investment approach supplemented by tactical adjustments, using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, derivatives, and margin within a wrap-fee program.

Melissa Mijares is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with TVAMP, LLC, a team-based firm in Knoxville, TN, and has worked previously with Edward Jones, Bank of Tennessee, and LPL Financial LLC. Mijares serves as Board Secretary for the Widowed Parent Relief Project in Knoxville. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily made up of mutual funds and ETFs, and offers a range of services including ERISA retirement-plan advisory and access to third-party money managers.

Julia Kaye is a financial advisor with Blue Ridge Wealth Planners in Knoxville, TN. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Ridge Wealth Planners, she worked at Shellpoint Mortgage and 21st Mortgage. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Operational Finance and Governance Lead for the Knox County Young Democrats of America. Blue Ridge Wealth Planners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The seven-advisor team manages approximately $276 million using tailored investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and value-oriented approaches, alongside offering educational materials and events on retirement and financial planning.

Brandon Alley is a financial advisor at Patriot Investment Management Group Inc with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Patriot Investment Management Group since 2017, following four years at Brogan Financial Inc. Patriot Investment Management Group serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and third-party manager selection, using fundamental and cyclical analysis to tailor and monitor client portfolios.

Michael Conaty is a financial advisor with TVAMP, LLC in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including First Horizon Advisors, Inc. and Ftb Advisors, Inc., and has been with TVAMP and affiliated entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in Knox Youth Sports. TVAMP provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans, emphasizing a long-term, asset-allocation approach using diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers ongoing asset management, retirement-plan advisory services, and access to third-party money managers through institutional platforms and unique features such as a wrap-fee program and educational workshops.

Ethan Nicholas is a financial advisor at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of experience. His background includes roles at The League of Angels and City Hills Church, as well as involvement with University of Tennessee Football and prior work in the stone and tile industry. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Austin Koplan is a financial advisor with PYA Waltman Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at PYA Waltman Capital since 2020 and previously spent three years at RSM US LLP. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on a personalized basis and offering performance-based fee arrangements to qualified clients.