Robert Claytor is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. He has held roles at First Tennessee Brokerage Inc and First Tennessee since the early 1990s. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining traditional and advanced technologies to support its advisors.

Christopher Cameron is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Bank of America and Merrill, where he worked for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Conservation Fisheries, Inc., an environmental organization focused on repopulating endangered fish species, and is a member of the board of trustees and chairman of the Endowment Committee at the Webb School of Knoxville. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of financial products and capital markets services.

Daryl Krogmann is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2014. He serves as chairman and volunteer for the Rotary Youth Exchange in Florida and is a member of the church council at St. Johns Lutheran Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager investment platform to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Knoernschild is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Knoxville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. Knoernschild has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various topics, while keeping planning and managed-account services separate under a consolidated billing option.

Zachary Adkisson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America since 2021 and previously held roles at DoorDash and the University of Tennessee. Outside of his advisory work, Adkisson serves as a board member for the University of Tennessee’s College of Music and the Haslam College of Business, and he performs as a cellist for a local church event. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, supported by internal and third-party investment professionals.

Gail Hatfield is a CFP® with LPL Financial in Knoxville, TN, bringing eight years of industry experience. She worked at UT Federal Credit Union before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Hatfield is also a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of investment strategies and financial planning tools through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thor Victorson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at First Tennessee and its related entities since 2002 and joined LPL Financial in 2025. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management options utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jeffrey Golliher is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC and Citigroup Global Markets. He also serves as a successor trustee for a long-time friend's trust. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services.

Joshua Carter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and affiliated lending programs.

Alicia Norton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Clara Parker is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at First Horizon Advisors, Regions Bank, and Citibank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a large advisor network.

Zachary Jamison is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC from 2017 to 2025 before joining his current firm. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools.

Thomas Pruden is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at 21st Mortgage Corporation for three years. He has also been involved with several other businesses, including Toasty Goat Coffee Co. and Aubrey's Oak Ridge. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jefferson Cross is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with more than 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with individuals and families to organize, plan, and track their financial goals, focusing on education about market movements and maintaining a long-term investment perspective. He is part of the Cagle Cross Group, a team of nine professionals with over 70 years of combined industry experience, including members who hold the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. Jefferson holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Jefferson is a devoted family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is a committed churchgoer and places his faith at the center of his life. Jefferson is also an enthusiastic supporter of University of Tennessee athletics, sharing this passion with his family.

Chad Brogdon is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Knoxville, TN, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2019 and previously worked in education and community organizations. Brogdon serves as a board member for the Seymour Hoops Club and the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based analyses across a range of financial planning topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while maintaining a separation between planning and portfolio management services.

Rose Swanger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2013. She also has ongoing roles with Advise Finance LLC and Emk Investment. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers with programs focused on financial literacy for students and assists low-income individuals with tax preparation through the IRS Volunteer Program. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using sophisticated portfolio construction tools and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michelle Johnston is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and is also a partner and CPA at Burns & Johnston CPAs and Business Advisors LLP. Johnston serves as an executor for family trusts, assisting with trust administration and accounting. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Cheryl Jenkins Nelson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Knoxville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ethan Mashburn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Knoxville, TN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including a role at FTB Advisors, Inc. where he has worked since 2015. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and various technology and operational tools.

Cole Smith is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. Before joining Baird in 2025, he worked for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for three years. He holds a Series 66 designation. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients with a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, incorporates internal research tools including artificial intelligence, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.