Elias Hassan is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, previously serving at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of a start-up restaurant, Gusto Wood Fire Grill LLC, and is an investor in companies focused on medical testing and technology based in Nashville. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The team offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, covering a broad range of investment strategies from traditional to complex alternatives.

James Knott is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax and currently operates his own tax preparation and accounting business as president of James L Knott CPA PC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

James Gattis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ernie Colvin II is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Murfreesboro, TN. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties in Tennessee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients across individual and institutional sectors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Daniel Jones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Justin Oldham is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a family crop farming business and serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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 and a variety of investment strategies.

Walter Richardson III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance. Richardson is also vice president of Advisor Bridge, Inc., where he assists OSAIC Wealth representatives with practice management and sales. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses various asset-allocation tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with notable complexity in its corporate structure and multiple commercial arrangements.

Craig Bernard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Arrington, TN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Patrick Blair is a Series 63-registered financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2006. He has 31 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Blair is an independent insurance agent and also works as a golf shop attendant at the Old Fort Golf Course in Murfreesboro, TN. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals and provides a range of portfolio management options across various custody platforms.

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.

Frederick Brown is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1991. Brown is involved in a private investment business outside his advisory role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Daniel Honeycutt Jr. is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines in 2026, he worked at Empower Financial Services and Fidelity Investments, and he has experience outside the financial industry with Covenant Transport. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary management and online advice with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term investing.

Jelecia Beverley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, she worked at Edward Jones, Believe&Bless Emporium, Built Technologies, and spent 15 years with Murfreesboro City Schools. She is also a business owner of two ventures, RedBubble and Believe&Bless Emporium. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Murfreesboro, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he spends time selling life, long-term care, fixed annuities, and disability insurance through affiliated agencies and is involved in tax preparation and consulting through a CPA firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Jessica Bryan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2003 and affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a group coach for Spearhead Consulting Group. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure while delivering custody and trade execution services through Pershing and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Jonathan Golczynski Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations. He has less than one year of industry experience and has worked with Primerica Advisors and related firms since 2025. Outside of finance, he has held various roles in educational institutions and the hospitality sector. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

James Reed is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Murfreesboro, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and serves as the executor of his parent's will since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. 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 utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Connie Best is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill since 2009. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caitlyn Parkhurst is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advising career in 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at 21st Mortgage, Durham Fitness, and the U.S. Senate. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

John Slonecker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and First Horizon Bank. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at DoorDash and Lone Oak Day Camp, as well as a teaching role in primary education. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual and institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advisory services tailored to client goals. The firm supports a large advisor network and offers specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.