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.

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.

Aaron Hardy is a CFA® charterholder with experience at Belmont Acquisitions and prior roles at the Fujimi City Board of Education and Interac Network. He is based in Knoxville, TN and currently works with S.E.E.D. Planning Group, LLC, a 16-advisor team. S.E.E.D. Planning Group provides wealth management, investment advice, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profits, and retirement plans. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a primarily long-term investment strategy through its Sift Investment Management division, integrating tax planning and client values into diversified portfolio management.

Nathan Smith is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Rather & Kittrell, Inc. in Knoxville, TN since 2015. Rather & Kittrell, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.855 billion in assets using globally diversified, multi-asset class model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Benjamin Andrews is a financial advisor at Blue Ridge Wealth Planners in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Ridge Wealth Planners, he worked at 21st Mortgage for four years and attended the University of Tennessee. Blue Ridge Wealth Planners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The seven-advisor team manages approximately $276 million across about 723 accounts, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through proprietary and third-party model portfolios tailored to clients' objectives and risk tolerance.

Elizabeth De Wan is a financial advisor at WMG Financial Advisors, LLC in Knoxville, TN, with 14 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Proequities Inc and Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation. WMG Financial Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement and profit-sharing plans, and brokerage customers. The firm uses individualized Investment Policy Statements and applies long-term trading strategies based on modern portfolio theory across a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate funds, and closed-end funds.

Larry Prislovsky is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securities America Advisors, SSN Advisory Inc., and his own business, L.P. Financial Advisors Inc., where he also holds ownership in an insurance-related activity. He acts as a power of attorney for his parents' trust, managing their financial affairs as needed. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and business entities through a network of over 100 advisors, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers various advisory programs that emphasize discretionary, customized investment management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Samuel Knell is a financial advisor with SageSpring Wealth Partners in Knoxville, TN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining SageSpring, he worked at Bass, Berry & Sims PLC and Egerton, McAfee, Armistead & Davis, P.C., and has completed advanced studies in taxation and law. SageSpring Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including individual households, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using tailored portfolios that incorporate a range of investment strategies and third-party manager relationships.

Nina Strickland is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including SFG Capital Management and First American National Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with administrative duties for two spouse-owned businesses unrelated to investment activities. Sound Income Strategies, LLC manages approximately $4.0 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fixed-income analysis combined with equity review and offers customized portfolio management alongside financial planning and insurance services.

Adam Koson is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. who holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a rideshare and delivery driver on weekends. Silver Oak Securities serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other business entities through a network of financial professionals managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers various advisory programs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, combining technology-driven model monitoring with both fee-based and commission services.

Michelle Palmer is a financial advisor with Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2015 to 2022. Palmer also serves as a Branch Administrator for Wilkes & Griffin, LLC DBA Lightbridge Wealth Management, where she manages operational branch office needs and supervises support staff. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize proprietary model portfolios combined with outside managers to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Zachary Benge is a financial advisor with Altitude Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Altitude Capital, he founded Benge Retirement Group, LLC, and gained experience at North American Senior Benefits. His background also includes roles in the hospitality and retail sectors. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing various investment techniques and managing over $100 million in discretionary assets.

John Bunt is a financial advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Gradient Advisors, LLC and Bankers Life. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance and estate planning through ownership of Local Retirement Group, LLC, serves as a regional sales manager at American Senior Benefits, and participates on a homeowners association board in Knoxville. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and business clients through a network of approximately 100 independent advisors and manages about $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms.

Gabriel Wayne is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at ORNL Federal Credit Union for nine years and is currently involved with The Benefits Group LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is active in administrative support through Wealth Benefits Group, LLC. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and businesses through a nationwide network of independent firms. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, combining discretionary investment management with retirement plan consulting and financial planning.