Franklin, TN Office

Jacob Gardner is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN. He has held multiple roles within Defining Wealth’s affiliated entities since 2023 and previously worked at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Tfo Tdc, LLC, Washington Avenue Advisors, and Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Gardner is also a co-founder and managing member of two insurance agencies affiliated with Defining Wealth. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses, providing financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost, tax-aware implementation using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and institutional sub-advisers.

Tyler Baskin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Defining Wealth Partners LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at Applied Capital LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Baskin is also a licensed insurance agent and works as an independent real estate broker on weekends. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses with financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach emphasizing low-cost, tax-aware strategies with exposure to value, small-cap, and international equities.

Robert Mefford is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth in Franklin, TN. Prior to joining Defining Wealth, he worked at Seven Springs Wealth Group for several years and has additional experience in various roles including positions at Belmont University and Bank of Lexington. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, providing financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach that emphasizes low-cost, tax-aware strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Blake Hummel is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Defining Wealth Partners LLC. His prior work includes roles at Seven Springs Wealth Group, Abound Wealth Management, Ramsey Solutions, and as a self-employed advisor. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, offering financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach focused on low-cost, tax-aware strategies.

Kyle Kuyat is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Defining Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc., The Leaders Group, Inc., and Jackson National Life Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of Advantage Media LLC, a content creation venture focused on non-investment related video and audio production. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients and small businesses with financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management. The firm utilizes an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach with a focus on low-cost, tax-aware implementation.

Kyle Penders is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Defining Wealth, where he joined in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Steward Partners Investment Solutions, Lighthouse Wealth, and Amazon. Defining Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as small businesses, offering financial planning, retirement-plan advice, and portfolio management through modular or broad-based engagements. The firm employs an evidence-based, broadly diversified buy-and-hold investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on low-cost and tax-aware implementation.