James Garrison

I’ve always been fascinated by money, but I never planned on working in finance. Fresh out of college I moved to Columbus, Ohio to live with my wife while she finished up grad school. I needed a job, and I stumbled my way into a role at Morgan Stanley by responding to a sketchy Craigslist ad. I was about 70% certain it was a scam. Luckily it wasn’t, and I got the job! It was a great learning experience, and I got my feet wet while learning the industry fundamentals there. After a few years though my dad recruited me to return to my hometown in Charlotte, NC to help run the family business in the natural gas industry. I loved working with family, but ultimately decided my heart wasn’t in it. Discussing thread counts on screws and the viscosity of silicone didn’t get my intellectual juices flowing. Meanwhile I was spending countless hours of my free time researching personal finance and finally had the realization “why don’t I make a career out of this?” So I made the difficult decision (sorry, dad) to transition back into finance with a job at Vanguard. I was right. This was finally scratching that intellectual itch. But I wanted to make a more personal impact on people’s lives, and I couldn’t accomplish that as a tiny cog in a giant machine. So I took jobs at a few smaller firms where I was able to develop personal relationships with clients, get their finances on track, and help them accomplish their goals. Now this was my jam! During my time there I worked with clients in tech and realized how much complexity there was in managing their finances. Managing their company equity was complicated! Managing their stock options was extra complicated! But I loved the complexity, I loved the people, and I loved the look on their face when it all finally came together. Soon though, I began to get the entrepreneurial itch (thanks, dad) to start my own firm. I knew exactly who I wanted to work with – tech professionals. I saw first hand the impact I could have in their lives. That was my inspiration for founding Tech Financial Planning. Now I get to put it all together: intellectual fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and personal impact, all while working with awesome folk in tech solving their complex problems. Now that’s what I call a dream job! As for a bit about my personal life, in 2022 I celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary with my amazing wife, Allie. We met in high school and survived a 4-year long distance relationship during college while she attended school in Ohio and I attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We have two amazing kids, Elliot and Reya, and an adorable, yet clingy Australian Shepherd named Cassie. I value experiences over things, so my wife and I love traveling domestically and internationally to explore new places and cultures. I’m also a firm believer that you don’t need to spend money to have fun, so I’m always exploring my current hometown, Nashville, for fun, free activities. I love board games, I’m an avid podcast listener, and I’m always on the lookout for a great show to binge.

Greg Smith is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial advisors focused on delivering holistic, client-centered planning to help clients protect and grow their wealth. In this role, he oversees the branch's operations and strategy to ensure comprehensive financial services are provided to clients. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Greg served as Director and Market Leader at Bank of America - Merrill from 2015 to 2025. His experience spans leadership positions in prominent financial institutions, emphasizing client-focused wealth management and market strategy. Details regarding Greg's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Andrew Guzman is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with individuals and families to assist them in making informed decisions regarding their financial plans. His work includes helping clients consider investment strategies that align with their future goals, with attention to tax-efficient investing and estate planning considerations, as well as building customized retirement plans to ensure every aspect of their financial picture is structured appropriately. Andrew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant II, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before his current role as Vice President Financial Consultant, which he assumed in 2023.

Benjamin Miller is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing tax-efficient global portfolios designed for long-term capital appreciation for individuals and families. Utilizing alternative investments, options, and private credit, he collaborates closely with clients through open and consistent communication to establish personalized financial strategies. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, liquidity management, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and has the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Benjamin volunteers in his community and pursues personal interests that include cooking, football, golfing, hunting, music, reading, and tennis. He lives in College Grove, Tennessee, with his wife, Dionne, and their children, Oliver and Kendall.

Thomas Bauer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and has experience helping clients develop plans to manage their finances effectively. His professional background includes roles as a Certified Financial Planner at Fortune Financial from 2021 to 2022, Regional Vice President at Jackson Financial Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and Regional Advisory Consultant at Jackson Financial Inc. from 2013 to 2018. These positions have contributed to his expertise in financial planning and advisory services. Outside of his professional work, Thomas has personal interests that include baseball, board games, boating, football, and scuba diving.