Bradley Pendleton is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an exam grader for the CFA Institute and participates on investment committees for nonprofit and fraternal organizations in the Nashville area. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Brandon Bourque is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has been the owner and president of Roussel and Associates since 2001, where he also provides employee benefits and insurance services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed notary public in Tennessee. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ needs.

James Smith is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients' risk profiles and integrates in-house and third-party investment managers, with notable capital-markets capabilities and alternative investment options.

Richard Policht is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes multiple roles at Bank of America from 2016 to the present and a position at the University of Notre Dame from 2016 to 2017. Merrill, together 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.

David Krauklis is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Legacy Wealth Management Group and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he owns DLA Coaching, LLC, where he provides online fitness coaching focused on workout and diet plans. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using advanced analytical tools and provides various event-driven planning programs.

Joe Comer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2005 and is also associated with Pinnacle Asset Management and Pinnacle Bank since 2014. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains unique affiliations and specialized advisory programs.

Justin Heinz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2012. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios from a broad universe of funds and ETFs.

Thomas Bauer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and has experience helping clients develop plans to manage their finances effectively. His professional background includes roles as a Certified Financial Planner at Fortune Financial from 2021 to 2022, Regional Vice President at Jackson Financial Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and Regional Advisory Consultant at Jackson Financial Inc. from 2013 to 2018. These positions have contributed to his expertise in financial planning and advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests that include baseball, board games, boating, football, and scuba diving.

Colin Kirkby is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and Pack Leader of Cub Scout Pack 39 at Julia Green Elementary in Nashville, where he organizes and plans scouting events. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Clifford Benjamin is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has served in advisory roles at multiple firms including Securities America and Investacorp, and is President and Certified Valuation Analyst at Summit Business Valuation Associates, where he conducts business valuations for family law, trust and estate planning, and mergers and acquisitions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.

James Gattis is a financial advisor at Merrill in Nashville, TN, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009, including prior roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Banc Of America Investment Services, Inc. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers, offering a range of portfolio implementation options including tax-aware asset allocation.

Richard Hamilton is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Brentwood, TN. He holds CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as a Series 66 license, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2018, he worked at Williamson Medical Center from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hamilton is also active as a musician in the entertainment industry. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, with planning engagements structured as annual collaborative relationships focused on client goals and strategies rather than specific product selections.

Thomas Medlin III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2013 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2013. 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lisa Theys is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 29 years before joining UBS in 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jon Mc Knight is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2004 and 2005, respectively. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions delivered via multi-asset model portfolios, combining integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services for a large client base.

James Brice is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets activities.

Kari Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in financial services in 2002, gaining experience in consumer banking and private banking before becoming a financial advisor. Since joining Merrill in 2013, Kari has focused on helping individuals and families define their financial goals and develop personalized wealth management strategies to guide them through their financial futures. She also conducts seminars and tutorials to educate corporate employees about their retirement plans and assist employees transitioning from their companies in understanding their retirement asset choices. Kari is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant and holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation. She is a member of the Financial Planning Association and earned a bachelor's degree in international marketing from the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Kari serves on the board of the American Red Cross Nashville Chapter. Outside of her professional work, Kari resides in Nashville with her husband and daughter. She enjoys attending her daughter's sporting events, traveling, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

Nicholas Robinson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a varied work background including roles in education and hospitality. Robinson is also involved with SUNY Oswego, where he has been active since 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, as well as pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party advisory programs, with services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Mark Leuellen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Franklin, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience, including 26 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Mark Brewer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2002. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.