Michael Clower is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, he worked at DSI Security, Dollar General, and American Income Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member of the Nashville Predators Foundation’s Young Professionals Board, where he participates in event promotion and fundraising activities. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Lee Burklow Sr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the M.A.D. Mavericks Baseball Organization, a youth-focused nonprofit in Brentwood, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Lauren Gwinn is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2021. Prior to her current role, Gwinn was involved with nonprofit organizations including the Adventure Science Center, The ALS Association of Tennessee, and Friends of the Zoo. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option.

Steven Roussel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Washington Square Securities, Inc. for 27 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and CEO of Roussel & Assoc, LLC, a life insurance sales and service business. OSAIC serves retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed accounts and third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of asset types.

Kevin Kostyk is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management based in Nashville, TN, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2018, with prior experience including roles at Christian Care Ministry and Scoutcast. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides goal-based analyses and planning on a broad range of topics, operating separate planning and managed-account services without discretionary trading authority.

Mark Gallups is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, UBS, and Merrill Lynch, as well as a year with New York Empire Baseball. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandon Edmondson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in real estate property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and approved tools to develop customized financial plans.

James Reed is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Independent Advisers Group Corp. Reed also operates Reed Financial Group Inc, providing insurance products and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Tavis Mccourt is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2019. He previously worked at 12th Street Asset Management LLC and has additional responsibilities as a trustee for a personal trust. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Hazel Heriges is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a part-time DoorDash driver. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Amanda Schween is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and spent one year at Edward Jones prior to that. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lauren Jones is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Vibe Volleyball Lab and held teaching positions at Belmont University and South High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and scenarios to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Kimberly Mankin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and JJB Hilliard, WL Lyons. Outside of financial advising, she is also a licensed real estate broker and assists friends and family with real estate transactions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including municipal and public finance services.

William Nichols is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He previously spent 32 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Nichols is also involved in providing and servicing corporate and individual employee benefits including major medical, disability, life insurance, and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms.

Hal Johnson III is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Nashville, TN. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipalities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analytical guidance intended as a basis for client decisions.

Benjamin Wakefield is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

Joshua Pendergast is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he has worked in a variety of roles across several industries, including the Ole Smoky Distillery, Eggspectation, and Rafters Music & Food. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steve Holt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. In addition to his work at the firm, Holt operates Steve Holt Consulting, which he founded in 1998. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Daniel Honeycutt Jr. is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Empower Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, offering diversified model portfolios, planner-led wealth management, and online advice channels.

Daniel Bellet is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and The R.O.W. Group. He is also associated with Truxton Trust in a financial institution capacity. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.