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Larry Grogan is the principal of GROGAN Advisory Services, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Johnson City, TN. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience, including 23 years with his current firm. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author, public speaker, and founder of a mental-health nonprofit. GROGAN Advisory Services primarily serves individual clients, including many high-net-worth individuals, as well as businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm provides wealth management services with a conservative investment approach, utilizing fundamental analysis and third-party research, and coordinates with specialist managers for alternative investments when appropriate.

Matthew Albritton is a financial advisor at Valor Financial Planning in Johnson City, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ferguson Wealth Management and American Values Investments. Valor Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving primarily individual clients, as well as charitable organizations and businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, passive portfolio construction with a focus on asset allocation and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, offering various engagement formats including subscription-style retainers and specialized support for retirement-plan advice and student loan repayment.

Roy Castillo is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Frontsight Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014 and also operates RLC Financial Services, providing tax services and insurance sales through his sole proprietorship. Frontsight Wealth Advisors, LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $27.9 million across about 52 accounts. The firm creates client-specific investment plans using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and quantitative analysis, with strategies ranging from long-term buy-and-hold to short-term trading.

William Fletcher is a financial advisor with Fletcher Wealth Management, Inc. in Kingsport, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and previously founded Fletcher Wealth Management, where he currently operates as the sole advisor. Outside of his advisory role, Fletcher coaches high school sports for Ohio County Schools. Fletcher Wealth Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis with strategies ranging from long-term investing to short-term trading and options, managing a small client roster through a discretionary wrap fee program.

Austin Reppart is a financial advisor at Lake Park Advisors with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He also serves as an operations manager and staff accountant at Eddy, CPA, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Lake Park Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified plan consulting to individuals and business entities, managing approximately $18.7 million across 91 client relationships. The firm’s approach includes tailored investment programs based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, with an emphasis on fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies. A notable aspect of the firm is its affiliation with an active CPA and tax-preparation practice, providing clients with integrated tax and investment services or the option to keep them separate.