Robert Fugate is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Blue Ridge Wealth Planners in Knoxville, TN, and has held positions at Madison Avenue Securities and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and owner of Seven Islands Consulting Group, which supports marketing efforts for Blue Ridge Wealth Planners. Blue Ridge Wealth Planners provides discretionary asset management and goals-based financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses proprietary model strategies to guide investment decisions and offers integrated wealth management with services that include retirement planning and educational workshops.

Peter Saganski is a financial advisor at Brogan Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Brogan Financial since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell life, accident, and health insurance in Tennessee. Brogan Financial serves individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm applies fundamental securities analysis to tailor strategies based on clients’ objectives and risk profiles and manages approximately $533 million in client assets.

Peter Komistek is a financial advisor with WMG Financial Advisors, LLC in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WMG Financial Advisors, he was a student for ten years. WMG Financial Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and certain brokerage customers. The firm uses long-term trading strategies based on modern portfolio theory and provides customized Investment Policy Statements, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.

Caden Mumford is a CFP® professional with experience at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC since 2024 and previously at HSC Wealth Advisors. He worked in education at Liberty University and Cambridge Springs Jr/Sr High School before transitioning full-time to financial advising. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts on an individualized basis and offering performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Nicholas Hughes is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Visionary Horizons, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Innovative Advisory Partners, LLC, Franklin Wealth Management, LLC, and LPL Financial. He is a board member and Director of Programs for the Financial Planning Association of East Tennessee. Visionary Horizons, LLC serves individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses tailored investment plans and a combination of fundamental, technical, and algorithm-based research to manage client portfolios.

Kristen Tucker is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Knox Wealth Partners Advisory since 2017. She also maintains a long-term association with LPL Financial beginning in 2012. Knox Wealth Partners Advisory manages approximately $231 million for around 482 clients, focusing primarily on high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture investment approach that includes access to LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers.

Bradley Bower is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience and is currently with Patriot Investment Management Group Inc in Knoxville, TN. He has been with the firm since 1993, serving in various capacities over three decades. Patriot Investment Management Group advises a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers personalized investment advice using fundamental and cyclical analysis, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside modular and ongoing financial planning services.

Amanda Howerton is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for two nonprofit organizations focused on affordable housing and community support in Maryville, TN. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets.

Clinton Biggs is a financial advisor at Visionary Horizons, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he owns Executive Insurance Group, which operates in the insurance, benefits, and human resources sector. Visionary Horizons provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities across a range of wealth levels. The firm employs model portfolios informed by third-party research and uses a variety of investment vehicles, offering continuous account monitoring and customization options including direct indexing strategies.

Hoy Grimm is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a four-advisor team, offering discretionary asset management, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax-preparation services. The firm employs various investment analysis methods and focuses on mutual funds, ETFs, and corporate debt in its portfolio allocations.

John Wortham is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Patriot Investment Management Group Inc since 2008. Patriot Investment Management Group serves individual clients across wealth levels, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers personalized portfolio management and financial planning, using fundamental and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions, and frequently operates under discretionary authority.

Nathan Woods is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rather & Kittrell, Inc. since 2020. He previously worked for The Trust Company of Tennessee for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Woods serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations focused on cancer support and youth development, including the Cancer Support Community East Tennessee and the Boy Scouts of America/Great Smokey Mountain Council. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and serves over 1,100 clients with approximately $1.855 billion in assets under management.

Katherine Stellflue is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Visionary Horizons, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Culpepper Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Kestra Investment Services, Goldstein Advisors, Securities America, Arbor Point Advisors, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Pence Wealth Management Corporation. Visionary Horizons, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs model portfolios tailored to client goals and utilizes AI tools in service delivery, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a range of investment strategies.

Rachael Holcomb is a financial advisor at WMG Financial Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including Osaic Advisory Services, Triad Hybrid Solutions, Cosey Financial Services, and State Farm. Outside of her advisory role, Holcomb owns Wild Appalachian Farms, LLC, which focuses on beekeeping and small farm product sales. WMG Financial Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and certain brokerage customers. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio management using modern portfolio theory and manages discretionary accounts across a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and real estate funds.

Bradley Helms is a financial advisor at PYA Waltman Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Publix Super Markets Inc., Liberty University, and Piedmont Baptist Church. PYA Waltman Capital, LLC offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical investment approach combining fundamental-value and technical analysis, managing accounts with a variety of mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Barry Bartlett is a financial advisor with Knox Wealth Partners Advisory in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Knox Wealth Partners Advisory since 2020 and has also worked with LPL Financial since 2013. Bartlett is a principal agent for non-variable insurance. Knox Wealth Partners Advisory manages approximately $231 million for about 482 clients, focusing primarily on high-net-worth individuals and business owners. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services using an open-architecture approach that includes model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and specialty strategies.

Kimberlee Spencer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Equita Financial Network, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at The Nalls Sherbakoff Group, LLC and currently operates Next Step Financial LLC alongside her role at Equita. Equita Financial Network provides financial planning, ongoing consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and strategic asset allocation, using sub-advisers and third-party managers to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Alexander Willard is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he operated a pressure washing business during 2017. LeConte Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, advisory consulting, and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates accounting and tax services into its offerings and employs a multi-method analytical investment approach tailored to client objectives.

Trent Lowe is a financial advisor at WMG Financial Advisors, LLC in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WMG Financial Advisors, he worked at Patten and Patten Investments and held various roles outside the financial industry while completing his education. WMG Financial Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and certain brokerage customers. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio management using modern portfolio theory and manages discretionary accounts across a range of investment vehicles.

Tyler Fedrick is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Visionary Horizons, LLC. His background includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Smartria, and PFS Investments Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he provides interview coaching to individuals seeking to improve their job interview skills. Visionary Horizons offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs model portfolios based on third-party research and uses a range of investment vehicles, continuously monitoring and rebalancing accounts while incorporating AI tools and direct indexing strategies.