Jared Jones is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and G4S. Jared has been with Fidelity Investments for five years, including his current role since 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies.

Sally Burgess is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017. 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 and provides a broad array of capital markets and research resources.

Kate Mielke is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and under one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Saltsman Brenzel and Executive Housing Consultants, Inc., as well as educational positions from 2015 to 2025. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm’s platform includes institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management offerings.

Patrick Conger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC, and Union Planters Investment Advisors, Inc. He is involved in insurance-related activities serving athletes and operates as an outside general agency for non-variable insurance. 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, supporting advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Hunter Rodgers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Moody + East Investment Partners, Pinnacle Asset Management, Pinnacle Bank, New York Life, and American Century Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Thomas Bateman III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options across various custodial platforms, including proprietary models and access to third-party strategists.

Waymon Tipton is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Robert W. Baird & Co. and has previously worked at firms including JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons, Avondale Partners, Stephens, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a car wash business, which he occasionally assists with operations. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serving a variety of clients including individuals, corporations, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management using manager-traded and model-traded strategies, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and strategic partnerships.

Pate Shipley is a Planning Consultant on the Wealth Management Team at Fidelity's Franklin Investor Center. In this role, he partners with clients to identify and clarify their investment goals, developing tailored financial plans and strategies that align with each client's specific situation. His approach begins with a clear focus on the client's end objectives and prioritizes their interests throughout the planning process. Pate's professional experience includes positions as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James Financial Services from 2020 to 2021. This background provides him with a foundation in client relationship management and financial advising within the investment and wealth management sectors. Outside of his professional work, Pate enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, canoeing, and hiking.

Brenton Harrison is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He has held positions at OSAIC since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors Inc for nine years. Harrison is a member of the Vanderbilt Institutional Review Board and contributes to financial literacy through speaking engagements and video courses, in addition to writing articles for the Investopedia Advisor Council. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across a range of investment types.

Josiah Lotz is a financial advisor with Merrill in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Fidelity Investments, and Western Governor's University. 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.

L Scott Thompson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2007 and has over two decades of experience developing customized wealth management, retirement planning, and tax minimization strategies for individuals and institutions. Scott focuses on supporting corporate retirement plans and business owners, aiming to address every detail so clients can focus on their lives and careers. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP). Scott has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for multiple consecutive years and as part of the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams." Scott resides in Brentwood with his wife, Paige, and their two children. Outside of work, he volunteers for Habitat for Humanity and enjoys spending time with his family, including golfing and boating.

Elizabeth Knight is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial and First Horizon Bank. Her prior experience includes roles at Ftb Advisors, Inc., First Tennessee Brokerage, and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies with operational support tools for its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Kelly is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary and board member of the West End Terrace Homeowners Association, a role he took over from his father. 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 diverse clientele including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by in-house research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Ronald Ganser is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1984 at Merrill's San Francisco office as an investment professional. Prior to his career in financial advising, Ron worked as the Controller for a small business for four years, providing him with insight into the challenges and opportunities associated with managing a growing business. Ron holds an Associate's Degree from the University of Wisconsin System and has earned the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He and his wife, both alumni of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, reside in Columbia, Tennessee with their three children. They participate in various local activities and charitable organizations.

Malcom Liles is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Sano Informed Prescribing, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in community and educational activities, including coaching youth lacrosse and serving on the finance committee and as co-treasurer of the Martha O'Bryan Center, a nonprofit providing early learning and after-school programs. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement a variety of investment strategies.

Robert McAleer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2017 and serves on the Board of Trustees at Dexter Southfield School, including roles on the Audit Committee and as Co-Chair of the Development Committees. Additionally, he is involved with Vanderbilt University's capital campaign and oversees an irrevocable insurance trust for a family member with special needs. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of investment products and capital markets services.

Angela Tostenson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She holds the Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Scott Pimentel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Quell Financial Group, Waddell and Reed, and various insurance carriers. 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 and access to model portfolio programs and third-party asset management.

Erica Feldblum is a CFP® professional with over 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with LPL Financial since 1999 and is based in Nashville, TN. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a blackjack dealer at Encore Casino in Everett, MA. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting its advisors with research and operational tools.

Christopher Sigmund is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He is based in Nashville, TN. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.