Jafet Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2016 and also has experience with Bank of America N.A. since 2022. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexandra Morris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Simmons Hanly Conroy and Case Works, as well as work in internal medicine at Dr. Ann Shippy, MD. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Lisa Gamble is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006. Lisa holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting alongside municipal advisory services.

Catherine Nuismer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked at Wiley Bros. Aintree Capital. Based in Nashville, TN, she advises clients through UBS’s comprehensive platform. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies.

La Quela Barnett is a financial advisor with Merrill in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for five years before joining Merrill in 2019. Her other business activities do not involve financial services. Merrill, in partnership with 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Shawna Ruby is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Verizon for 27 years. She occasionally manages a timeshare rental in Breckenridge, Colorado. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and mutual funds.

Michael M. Heard, CFP®, serves as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with a team of specialists to work with a select group of families, businesses, and nonprofits, developing and implementing strategies aimed at managing their wealth. Michael takes a hands-on approach to client service, focusing on building relationships grounded in trust and providing in-depth financial recommendations to support clients across every stage of their financial life cycle. Michael’s expertise encompasses a broad range of wealth management services, including retirement planning and income distribution, investment and cash flow management, tax minimization strategies, liability management through lending solutions, asset allocation and diversification, insurance coordination, corporate cash management, and corporate retirement plans. He also works closely with family tax accountants and attorneys on trust and estate planning. His experience covers financial strategies from asset accumulation to the efficient transfer of wealth. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia (1993) and a Master of Business Administration from Mercer University (1994). He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). A lifelong resident of Macon, Michael’s personal interests include reading, running, and cycling. He is committed to community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations.

Paul Carl III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Wells Fargo Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and AXA Advisors. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jonathan Pagano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a musician, playing piano and guitar. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent financial professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform solutions.

Michael Mccormick is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent 19 years at Signator Investors, Inc. His practice is based in Goodlettsville, TN. He is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

Kelli Roggensack is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and America First Credit Union. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

R Bell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Bell has been associated with FTB Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage Inc since 2013 and 2001, respectively. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research.

Matthew Clark is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Nashville, TN. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Maleah Stephens is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Brentwood, Tennessee. Beyond her advisory role, she is the owner and author of Ridiculously Hopeful, an LLC through which she has published a book. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm utilizes advanced asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to provide diversified portfolio management for a range of investor types.

David Gilbert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of advising, he is involved with the National Association of Mental Illness and participates in community activities related to mental health. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, operating primarily with a tiered wrap fee structure.

Peter Danilaitis is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Summitview Consultants and Wells Fargo Clearing. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients globally, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative research, tax-aware strategies, and risk management techniques.

Tamara Brentley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 10 years before joining Edward Jones. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Tiffany Greer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Avantax Insurance Services and Avantax Investment Services for over two decades before joining Cetera in 2025. Greer also has a long-standing association with Jim Durham since 2003. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Amy Nash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market return models.

Matthew Barrett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bankers Life Advisory Services and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a Division 1 baseball umpire for NCAA baseball. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 non-discretionary advisory program.