Walter Juarez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nine years of industry experience, including seven years at Merrill. He leads a team that has developed a process to assist families, business owners, and executives in making informed financial decisions by understanding objectives, creating clear strategies, and conducting regular progress reviews. Walter's areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations such as Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He is a graduate of Westminster College and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Walter is involved with professional and community organizations, including Toastmasters International and volunteering with the American Cancer Society and the American Red Cross. He enjoys activities such as chess, cooking, hiking, horseback riding, ice skating, and spending time with his family.

Steven Laughlin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2016. Merrill, alongside 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.

Alexander Fraga is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Franklin, TN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he has been associated with Bank of America since 2013. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Johnson is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and has previously worked at Campbell Johnson Wealth Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley/CitiGroup/Smith Barney. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Barajas is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Principal Securities, Inc. and Centurio Wealth/One America Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with soccer organizations such as the Massapequa Soccer Club and North Atlanta Soccer Association. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Jonathan Winkler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. for eight and ten years, respectively. His credentials include a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alec Sessing is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He specializes in working with families and retirees to prepare for and navigate retirement, focusing on aligning financial decisions with their long-term goals and priorities. Alec emphasizes maintaining a sustainable balance between income and expenses and advocates for a disciplined investment process before considering more complex strategies. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Alec served as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. from 2019 to 2022. He also worked as a Financial Advisor at Midwestern Securities Trading Company from 2018 to 2019. Alec holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Alec enjoys camping, concerts, hiking, playing musical instruments, music, and spending time with pets.

Trevor Crews is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Stephens Inc. and Cravens & Co Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Inception Social Marketing, a business that manages websites for several clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

John Williams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Truist, and U.S. Bank. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Miller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing tax-efficient global portfolios designed for long-term capital appreciation for individuals and families. Utilizing alternative investments, options, and private credit, he collaborates closely with clients through open and consistent communication to establish personalized financial strategies. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and has the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Benjamin volunteers in his community and pursues personal interests that include cooking, football, golfing, hunting, music, reading, and tennis. He lives in College Grove, Tennessee, with his wife, Dionne, and their children, Oliver and Kendall.

Cheree Costa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles at Wells Fargo Bank, M&T Bank, BB&T Bank, PNC Bank, and fitness clubs. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support client investment decisions.

Hubert Wootten III is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, Wootten serves as President Elect of The Exchange Club of Donelson-Hermitage, a national civic organization, and owns a sole proprietorship that boards and cares for horses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a broad network of financial advisers. The firm employs various advanced tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios encompassing a wide range of asset types.

Van True is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Van is a member of the Robertson County Chamber of Commerce. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customized investment strategies implemented through a combination of internal and external managers.

Jeffrey Bryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and BlackRock Investments, Inc. prior to his current role. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and institutional clients. The firm offers managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services, leveraging its integration with Bank of America affiliates and a variety of investment strategies overseen by its chief investment office.

Derek Lyle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. He has prior experience at Louisiana Pacific Corporation and Total Quality Logistics before entering the financial industry in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Selig is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a division of Bank of America. He began his career in 2000 with Banc of America Investment Services and leads a team of investment professionals who utilize their industry expertise alongside Merrill Lynch's global resources to deliver comprehensive wealth management services. Steven has extensive knowledge in capital markets and the fixed income sector. His areas of client focus include college education planning, executive compensation, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) designation, awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment (SE) credentials. Steven earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Jennifer Lutgens is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2022 and also has a ten-year tenure at Regions Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services and operates a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

Dustin Myers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Franklin, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Guardian Life. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Alec Mono is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2025, he worked at UBS Financial Services and The Investment Counsel Company. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth hockey at the Las Vegas Ice Center. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations using a variety of portfolio management strategies and financial planning services.

Bradford Lott is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a managing member of Phoebetown, LLC, a real estate investment business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advisory relationships.