Victor Boltniew is the principal of Solid Rock Investment Advisory LLC in Cleveland, Tennessee, holding a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Capital Retirement Planning, LLC and Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC, and maintains an ongoing role with Tennessee Valley Retirement Solutions, where he is involved in insurance product sales. Solid Rock Investment Advisory LLC is an independent advisory firm providing discretionary asset management along with financial planning and consultation services. The firm employs a client-driven investment approach combining fundamental analysis and charting, offering tailored portfolio management reviewed at least quarterly.

Rick Hughes is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at American Retirement Institute, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and Hughes & Associates, LLC. Hughes is president of Hughes Retirement Group, where he sells Medicare and other insurance products, and he facilitates access to estate planning document services. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion through a network of nearly 89 advisers. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a broad affiliated-entity ecosystem and a mix of firm-managed, third-party, and advisor-managed models.

Ricky Hughes is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at American Retirement Institute, EP Cloud d/b/a Hughes Retirement Group, Tri State Education Center, and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Hughes is involved in insurance sales and facilitates estate planning document services. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary model portfolio solutions and direct asset management on a wrap-fee platform, combining third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical asset allocation and overlays.

Jamie Peak is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Hughes Retirement Group, Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a commissioned notary. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical asset allocation and overlays, operating primarily on a discretionary basis within a wrap-fee platform.

Virginia Owens is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, following roles at BB&T Investments and BB&T Securities. Owens serves as treasurer and volunteer for The Ark of Cleveland, a nonprofit animal shelter. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, businesses, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, combining discretionary manager relationships with non-discretionary consulting and utilizing AI-enabled research tools to support investment decisions.

Annie Adams is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Horace Mann Companies and Horace Mann Investors, Inc. outside of her advisory role, she was the owner of Two Ravens LLC, a short-term rental business. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education services. Its investment approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to guide asset allocation and retirement planning.

Lucille Townsend is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at JP Morgan Chase for 31 years. Townsend is also involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, access to third-party money managers, and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

Stephanie Malone is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services since 2021, following prior roles at BB&T Securities, BB&T, and Atlantic Capital Bank. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools, to deliver its investment solutions.

Trevor Smith is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ftb Advisors, Inc. and First Tennessee Brokerage Inc. His outside activities include managing investment products and services through the trade name First Horizon Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and investment management through various platforms and strategies, supporting more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Stephanie Huff is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cleveland, TN. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Regions Bank, Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, Edward Jones, Harmony Family Center, and Omni Visions Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment program structures through a large network of independent advisors.

Sharin King is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, King worked in various roles including positions at Western Wyoming Community College and Liberty University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Thomas Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial since 1996 and operates Thomas & Thomas Partners as an independent contractor and branch manager. Outside of advising, he is involved in private investment activities and property ownership. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Benjamin Payne is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with Serenity Trades, an online sales business, providing consulting and support unrelated to securities. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm operates a large network of financial advisors and offers various investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, under a fiduciary standard.

Shannon Ritzhaupt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a restaurant, Cafe Roma, which she has overseen since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Luz Giraldo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 17 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an individual life and health insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various programs including educational seminars and event‑driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Andrew Carson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Tyler Matchack is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at MassMutual and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience working with community organizations including Mercy Ridge Church Of God and Silverdale Baptist Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Marcus Alley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and currently serves as Secretary of the Cleveland Masonic Lodge #134. Additionally, he works as an Emergency and Fire Management Consultant for the University of Tennessee County Technical Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party money managers, serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients.

Bethany Markel is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Cleveland, TN, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked in education roles at Cleveland City Schools and Lee University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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 with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

Curtis Duncan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, Curtis owns a farm house rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mitchell Crispin is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Waypoint Financial Partners and teaching positions at Transylvania University and McCallie School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a variety of third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Lesley Livingston is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. She joined Edward Jones in 2019 after working at Polartec Tennessee Manufacturing and a brief period of unemployment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Moultrie is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2013 and also has ongoing affiliations with Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of Capstone America Group LLC, a business involved with rehab doublewide trailers. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting a diverse client base through discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Bryan Norman is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and contracts for Medicare supplement sales. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a range of platforms and strategies tailored to client objectives.

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.

Buddy Kimsey is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1ST Global Advisors, among others. He serves as a board member for the Hiwassee Utilities Commission, a quasi-governmental entity providing water services in Tennessee. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and consulting services across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Avery Chandley is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Chandley worked at Wahby Financial Group and has held various roles at Covenant College and other organizations. Chandley also operated Chandley Communications, an entrepreneurial venture. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations across multiple planning areas. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

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.

Ramann Nallamala is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at SageSpring Wealth Partners and Deloitte and Touche, among other roles. He is also involved with SageSpring Wealth Partners LLC in a non-investment related capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines tailored, non-discretionary planning with advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Gabriel Gamble is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Cleveland, TN, where he has worked since 2002. He has 23 years of industry experience and previously worked at Axa Advisors for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and programs, including referrals to third-party asset managers, focusing on matching clients to appropriate investment solutions based on their risk tolerance and needs.

Jordan Pence is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, Merrill Lynch, and Golden 1 Credit Union. He was previously owner of Solid Ground Real Estate Solutions, LLC, a real estate wholesale acquisition and disposition business that he is in the process of dissolving. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, including model portfolios and third-party management, supported by proprietary research and advisor tools.

Kyle Cooper is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper serves as a member of the Bradley County Board of Zoning Appeals, reviewing local zoning appeals and variances. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supplemented by firm research and model manager options.

Kelly Browand is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Matthew Wiseman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its prior form as AXA Advisors. Wiseman serves on the board of the Rotary Club of Cleveland as secretary and is a board member and investment committee member of the United Way of the Ocoee Region. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses both internally managed and third-party advisory programs, focusing on aligning client risk profiles with appropriate investment solutions.

Michael Cooper is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper serves as Vice President and Board Member for the Mountain Brook Homeowners Association in Cleveland, Tennessee. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

David Browand is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience, including five years at Total Health Chiropractic prior to joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm provides a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kari Schneidewind is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Kari worked at First Horizon Advisors, First Horizon Bank, and SunTrust Bank. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Peden is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ronald Markel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked in various educational roles at Cleveland City Schools, Connections Education, Vicksburg Community Schools, and Bangor Public Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Bradley Perkins is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience currently with Raymond James & Associates. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at Liberty Mutual and spent twelve years at Regions Bank. 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 and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Paul Hickman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cleveland, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the United Way of Bradley Fund Distribution Committee, reviewing funding allocations for United Way agencies. 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 programs, investment options, and fiduciary services through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Bradley Hudson is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for five years at Easy Auto. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jeffrey Reed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cleveland, TN, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. 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.

Christopher Robinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously served 13 years in the United States Marine Corps. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment options. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.