Scott Creel is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009. Creel is also involved in his own financial firms, Southern Express Financial Group and Creel Financial Services, where he engages in client acquisition and servicing as well as fixed insurance solutions. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Dustin Morgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ooltewah, Tennessee, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Morgan serves as president of the London Center Owners Association II and is involved in several business ventures, including practice management services and commercial real estate investment. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Hatton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ooltewah, Tennessee, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SunTrust Advisory Services, BB&T Investment Services, First Horizon Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is also a licensed fishing guide. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, implementing strategies via advisory representatives with access to advanced research and technology tools.

William Roebuck is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams & Co, PA, Arnett, Kirksey, Kimsey, Sullivan, Lay & Hall, PLLC, and Mix 104.1 WCLE. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a board member for Foundation House Ministries, a nonprofit aiding women in crisis pregnancies, and as vice president of BNI Southeast TN, focused on business networking and referrals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, emphasizing holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority.

Saul Secundino Portano is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Primerica Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Alan Darmody is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ooltewah, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and was previously associated with Cohutta Springs Conference Center. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options structured as a wrap-fee solution. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an independent due-diligence process, with trading delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Wayne Stickney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in educational institutions and ongoing service at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. He also engages in the sale of loan products and home security services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, using model-based strategies developed by third-party managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Michael Burroughs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial. Burroughs is also the owner of Burrroughs Keasler Investment Partners, where he serves as Branch Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools, supporting implementation primarily through its advisory programs and other providers.

Bradley Burcham is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Chattanooga, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Burcham is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership of a sports card business and roles in various real estate and wholesale container sales companies. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and also provides educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Jody Riggs is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2005. She has been a partner and executive-level decision maker at Mainstay Service Group, LLC, which provides administrative support for her advisory practice. She is also a co-owner of RBF Partners, LLC, managing her Ameriprise business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Corey Madding is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Ooltewah, TN. He has eight years of industry experience, including nine years at Edward Jones and prior work at AT&T. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Avery Chandley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Thrivent Investment Management and has prior experience at Wahby Financial Group and Covenant College. He also founded Chandley Communications, a business outside the financial sector. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system while maintaining separate services.

Luane Culpepper is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Davis Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is a part-owner of Applegate Partners and serves on the board of directors for Praying Friends, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients 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 affiliated entities.

Stuart Vaughn is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, SSN Advisory, Raymond James & Associates, and First Horizon Advisors. Vaughn is also the president of Insight Investments & Insurance, where he oversees the sale of financial products tailored to clients’ needs. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, pension, and charitable investors through a large network of advisors and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios with various investment vehicles managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Joy Clemons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Eugene Blair Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Chattanooga, TN, and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1990 and previously worked at Appliance Credit Union for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance and tax preparation through Informed Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Damon Riggs is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chattanooga, TN, bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Mainstay Service Group, LLC, which provides administrative services supporting a related financial practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated team to support its advisory process.

Robert Ludwig is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Ludwig is involved in internet sales through an eBay partnership and owns a vintage toy booth at Dandelion's Mercantile Antique Store. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

David Byrum is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2010, accumulating 15 years of industry experience. He is based in Hixson, Tennessee. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a commercial rental property in Humboldt, Tennessee. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Laura Knight is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining Edward Jones, where she has been since 2026. Outside of her financial advisory work, she is involved in reselling used clothing as an independent contractor on Poshmark. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.