Shane Dempster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Sharpton is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Metlife Securities Inc. and Lifemark Securities Corp. He is a member of the Maury County Board of Zoning Appeals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning supported by advanced analytical tools and offers specialized programs including estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Gary Collier is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Nashville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Pinnacle Bank and Raymond James since 2009. Collier serves as Executive Director and Advisor at Pinnacle Asset Management and acts as a Private Wealth Manager with Burton Hills Investment Partners, a team operating under Raymond James. 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 entities. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Anna Turner is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Kristine Feil is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Brentwood, TN, and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill in two separate periods, from 2014 to 2021 and from 2022 to the present, with a one-year tenure at Nilsine Partners in between. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a server at Beyond Details, a sole proprietorship based in Nashville. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jean Jackson is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of industry experience, currently associated with OSAIC in Franklin, TN. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and AdvisorNet Wealth Management. Jackson is the owner of Eagle Creek Financial Advisors, LLC, where she acts as a life and long-term care insurance agent. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm uses advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across diverse investment vehicles.

Levi Deshaw is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Franklin, TN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to his current role since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a general board member for the Pacific Northwest FCA Outdoor and Motocross Board. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Keith Davis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial and related entities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Davis serves as a board and committee member for the Hard Bargain Association, a nonprofit focused on affordable housing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and also provides specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Justin Butterfield is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2018 and previously at William Blair from 2015 to 2018. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Thomas Hall is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has held various roles, including portfolio strategist and wealth management specialist. Currently, he uses his background in investment management to design investment portfolios and is part of a select group of Merrill advisors designated as Retirement Benefits Consultants. He serves as a lead advisor to healthcare executives, business owners, medical and dental practitioners, and other professionals, delivering strategies that integrate their business and personal financial lives. Thomas holds a bachelor's degree from Lafayette College and several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Thomas and his wife, Miriam, live in Brentwood with their four children. He is involved with the Charley Foundation, INC, and in his personal time enjoys football, golfing, and spending time with his family.

Kensley Yarbrough is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Raymond & Associates Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Landers is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Pinnacle Financial Partners and Royalty Wealth Group, where he also serves as CEO. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large advisor network.

Collin Brace is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Franklin, TN, where he has worked since 2017. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at Sun Record Company for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he receives music royalties. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Brandon Muehl is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to help them make informed financial decisions aligned with their unique goals and priorities. Brandon provides personalized guidance and ongoing support by leveraging the resources of Merrill and the banking capabilities of Bank of America. Brandon has expertise in areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. He served five years in the United States Army before beginning his financial advisory career. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from The Ohio State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations such as Honor Flight, the Ohio State Alumni Association - Middle Tennessee, and Operation Stand Down.

Joseph Hardwick is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through specialized programs and a range of portfolio management options.

Charles Collins is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has worked with MML Investors Services since 1988 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1987. Outside of advising, he is a life coach and an author working on a book. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering structured, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Kate Lunn is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a mini storage business with her spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Eddie Ard Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Smyrna, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed-fee billing.

Winston Minter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He operates Minter Investment Management, an investment-related business associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, along with research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Jackson Dugger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Park Avenue Securities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses on a broad range of financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from managed-account services and does not include discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.