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.

Patsy Bass is a financial advisor with Merrill in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996. 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.

Mark Summers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its process.

Benjamin Nathan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Middle Tennessee State University. Outside of his advisory work, he co-manages a rental property investment with his fiancée. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Stephen Crabtree is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Crabtree serves on the Advisory Board of Crabtree Ventures as one of two Board of Governors. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeremy Stephens is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for irrevocable trusts. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

George Moody is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years at Taylor Securities, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities alongside specialized retirement plan consulting services.

Haymanot Bekele is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds the Series 66 designation. Bekele has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2026 and has prior experience in the Tennessee Army National Guard, Aramark, Middle Tennessee State University, and other roles. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Jaejung Yoon is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2021, Yoon worked at Waypoint Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Yoon coaches kickers and punters in athletic development. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through various third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Jeffrey Pratt is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Fsc Securities Corp, and Next Financial Group Inc, in addition to operating his own firm, Jeff Pratt And Associates, since 2009. He is also involved in Harris and Pratt Wealth Management, which he manages as part of his investment-related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to research and model portfolios, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management.

Nathaniel Fredricks is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

James Mc Lean III is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Located in Franklin, TN, his work focuses within this large institutional firm. 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by extensive research and an integrated operational structure.