Cindy Thurlow is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Johnson City, TN, where she has worked since 2010. She has 15 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a variety of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Denise Depriest is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in personalized wealth management strategies that help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. With over 30 years of experience, she serves individuals and families by focusing on wealth growth, management, preservation, and legacy planning. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, and employee financial health. Denise holds a Bachelor's Degree from Milligan College and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She integrates the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial services to her clients. Outside of her professional role, Denise is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport Tennessee. Her personal interests include biking, camping, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, photography, reading, traveling, and yoga. Denise values family deeply and enjoys connecting with others through shared interests.

Arnold Abel Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entity, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Orphan Grain Train and the Lutheran Mission Society, both organizations focused on charitable efforts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account options while maintaining separate service structures.

Jason Conkin is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1994 and serves as a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program. In this role, Jason builds and manages personalized or defined investment strategies that may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. He also has the capability to manage client assets on a discretionary basis and collaborates with other Merrill Advisors to extend his strategies to their clients. Jason focuses on helping clients navigate significant transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or business sales, while also coordinating with clients’ attorneys, accountants, and other advisors to align financial and legacy strategies. Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree from East Tennessee State University and maintains professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®). His client focus areas include corporate executive services, education planning, endowment and nonprofit services, legacy planning, retirement planning and income, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Outside of his professional work, Jason resides in Jonesborough, Tennessee, with his wife Becky and their two sons. The family is actively involved in their community and supports Central Baptist Church of Johnson City. Jason’s personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, football, golfing, hiking, and reading.

Katie Sikkenga is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2026. She specializes in developing personalized financial planning strategies that align with clients' unique goals and priorities, focusing on supporting their vision for retirement. Prior to her current role, Katie served as a Life Events Consultant III at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026. In this capacity, she gained experience assisting clients through significant life changes and providing tailored financial guidance. Outside of her professional work, Katie enjoys reading and traveling.

Michael Merritt is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Edward Jones and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2015 to the present. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kenneth Bevins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. He is based in Kingsport, Tennessee. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Frank Luton is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Johnson City, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has professional experience spanning roles at Bank of America, Financial Insurance Group Benefits, Beacon Financial Credit Union, and The Hilb Group. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Andrew Ferguson is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Johnson City, TN. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of ENF Building Group, a residential construction business focusing on new builds and renovations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s advisers utilize asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Wilson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Crossbridge Wealth Management for 16 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a band member at Harvest Community Church in Kingsport, TN. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad network.

Stewart Fisher is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Kingsport, Tennessee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and supports a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Sierra Brucia is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kingsport, TN, holding a Series 66 designation. She began her career at Edward Jones in 2025 and previously served with the Lodi Police Department for 27 years. Brucia also works as an adjunct professor for online courses at Beal University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lindsey Higgins is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, initially serving as a Financial Consultant until 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Lindsey worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James in 2012 and held roles at Edward Jones from 1995 to 2011, progressing from Branch Assistant to Financial Consultant. With over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, Lindsey specializes in wealth planning and helping clients achieve their financial goals. She leverages Fidelity's technology and investment platform to create and execute personalized financial plans for her clients and their families.

Claude Parrott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Kingsport, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes over three decades at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. before joining Raymond James in 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting services, offering a range of portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and model manager options.

Taylor Griffin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following a prior role at GB Bristol. Outside of his advisory work, Griffin is a part owner of a manufacturing business and serves on the board and finance committee of educational nonprofit organizations in Bristol, Virginia. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rachel Irwin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2019, following four years at Qualified Plan Administrators, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Jadon Engle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Eastman Credit Union and Advisory Alpha LLC. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology and research tools.

Anthony Bentley is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Johnson City, TN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Appalachian Community Credit Union. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures planning engagements as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning services including divorce planning and estate-settlement programs.

Anthony Blankenship is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for 13 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Blankenship is based in Johnson City, TN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Cara Murray is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. She works closely with clients to develop financial plans that align with their individual goals and life circumstances, aiming to support their confidence in making informed decisions regarding retirement strategies. Cara has experience across multiple roles within Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager (2025-2026), Financial Representative (2025), and Financial Service Representative (2024-2025). Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a College Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2022 to 2023. Outside of her professional work, Cara has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, exploring food, gardening, hiking, and reading.