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.

Joel Busboom is a financial advisor at Joel Busboom Financial, LLC in Franklin, TN, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates and Southport Capital. Outside of advising, he serves as a small group leader in the Army Reserves and owns The Inspired Workplace, a consulting and financial education business. Joel Busboom Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and develops personalized investment policies, managing most accounts on a non-discretionary basis while also offering educational seminars and access to third-party managers.

William Jones is a financial advisor at Boulevard Money LLC in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisory Services Network, LLC, AXA Advisors LLC, and Kanter Public Relations. Boulevard Money LLC is an independent investment adviser serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using low-cost index funds and ETFs, tailoring asset allocation to client goals and risk tolerance, and offers planning support for business owners and rental real estate investors.

Sofia Goryn is a CFA® charterholder currently with Skela Financial in Franklin, TN. She has prior experience at RBC Dominion Securities, CIBC Capital Markets, and 74 & West. Sofia also had a role at the Open Avenues Foundation. Skela Financial is a state-registered advisory firm that provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a tactical allocation approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a broad range of securities and offers discretionary portfolio management as well as third-party managed account programs.

Winston Justice is a financial advisor with Elevation Point Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AllianceBernstein L.P. and SageSpring Wealth Partners LLC. Outside of finance, he is the owner and founder of Elixr Coffee Roasters, a chain of coffee shops based in Brentwood, TN. Elevation Point Wealth Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs tactical, model-based asset allocation across multiple risk-targeted portfolios and operates as a multi-advisor platform with approximately 20 advisors.

Peter Shea is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Quantitative Solutions, LLC and has held roles at NAI Nashville and Northwestern Mutual since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in commercial real estate brokerage, marketing properties to investors in Brentwood, TN. Quantitative Solutions, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small pension and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $11.45 million on a non-discretionary basis. The firm uses asset-allocation modeling and investment-analysis software to develop investment plans, primarily implementing portfolios with mutual funds and tax-free, fee-only variable annuities, while also offering access to automated wrap-fee programs through third-party platforms.

Blair Garner is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Garner Financial Management since 2012. The firm is a fee-only registered investment adviser based in Franklin, TN, serving individuals and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. Garner Financial Management provides personalized portfolio management, retirement rollover guidance, and consulting services on both a flat-fee and hourly basis. The firm uses a blend of fundamental and technical analysis along with long- and short-term trading strategies, managing accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases while maintaining a small client roster and a $500,000 new-account minimum.

Kurt Stabel is a financial advisor at Andorra Investment Management, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. In addition to his advisory role, he has served as a sworn firefighter for the City of Los Angeles since 2003. Andorra Investment Management provides personalized, fee-only investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework combining passive index/ETF cores with actively managed funds and select individual securities, managing a relatively small client roster with a strict fee-only model.

Matthew Jones is a financial advisor at Quants Compete with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cox Private Capital and has a background that includes roles at Collins Aerospace and Phys 101 LLC. Quants Compete provides discretionary investment management to individuals and small businesses, offering customized portfolios that include stocks, ETFs, bonds, options, and cash-management instruments. The firm uses a client questionnaire and combines technical and fundamental analysis, including EDGAR filings, to guide its non-algorithmic investment strategies and discloses strategy performance while employing derivatives such as options.

Jared Todd is a financial advisor at Veritas Private Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked for First Trust Advisors, L.P. for a decade before joining his current firm. Jared holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Veritas Private Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental and cyclical security analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory principles, using both passive and active investment vehicles, and emphasizes the selection and supervision of outside managers as a core part of its approach.

Philip Watson is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has operated Philip M. Watson Financial Advisors in Franklin, TN since 2001. The firm serves middle-income individuals and families by providing holistic financial planning and investment advisory services focused on tax, estate, retirement, risk management, and small business needs. Philip M. Watson Financial Advisors operates as a fee-only independent firm that does not sell insurance or accept commissions on product recommendations.

Brice Eldredge is a financial advisor at Edgehelm Financial in Nashville, TN, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Lincoln Financial. Eldredge also operates a family office offering concierge-level investment services to a select group of clients. Edgehelm Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and corporate clients, including business management and family office services. The firm serves employer-sponsored retirement plans by preparing investment policy statements, monitoring investments, and offering fiduciary education, using a range of strategies with mostly non-discretionary assets under management.

Robert Bailey is a financial advisor at MoneyPro Wealth Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He previously operated Bailey Financial Management and Insurance Services for 29 years. In addition to his advisory work, he provides life and health insurance services in California, including the sale of fixed annuities and various insurance products. MoneyPro Wealth Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes tailored investment strategies using multiple analysis methods and combines portfolio management with active insurance distribution, which is less common among independent advisors.

David Bradley is the sole advisor at Spectrum Financial Advisors LLC in Brentwood, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates, as well as an ongoing insurance practice. Spectrum Financial Advisors LLC serves individual investors and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm’s investment approach integrates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and charting analyses, utilizing both long- and short-term strategies including options, margin, and short sales.

Randall Noel is a financial advisor at Worthview Capital Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for seven years. He serves on the Finance Committee of the Adventure Science Center, a science museum in Nashville. Worthview Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice primarily to high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis, long-term strategies, and ESG considerations, with a client roster averaging about $1.34 million in assets per account.

Gregory Defelice is the founder of Defelice Capital Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience and has managed his independent firm since 2002. Defelice Capital Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, including those served through living trusts. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies emphasizing capital appreciation with a high tolerance for volatility and typically uses concentrated and leveraged approaches for qualified clients.

Hiroshi Goto is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience at AllianceBernstein L.P. and three years as principal of Goto Financial Advisory LLC. He provides Social Security Claiming Consulting and contributes to educational materials for the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts. Goto Financial Advisory LLC is a fee-only independent firm serving primarily Japanese individuals residing in the U.S. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning focused on long-term, passive investment strategies without portfolio management or custody of assets, operating on an hourly or flat-fee basis.

Jon Pinkston is the sole advisor at Blue Kayak Partners, an independent firm based in Franklin, TN. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license, with 17 years of industry experience. Since founding Blue Kayak Partners in 2008, he has focused on discretionary investment management and consulting. Blue Kayak Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and institutions, managing approximately $21.6 million. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach that combines quantitative models, third-party research, and qualitative judgment to guide portfolio positioning with an emphasis on market risk management and long-term holdings.

Christopher Clark is the sole advisor at Chris A. Clark Insurance Services, LLC in Franklin, TN, holding a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hippocratic Financial Advisors and CAC Planning and Insurance Services. Clark founded the CC Advisor Group and The Doctor Team programs in 2018, which focus on holistic financial planning for physicians in collaboration with other professionals. CAC Planning and Insurance Services provides financial planning and investment consulting primarily to individuals, families, and physicians. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and long-term, asset-allocation-based advice without ongoing portfolio management or custody of client assets.

Steven Nelson is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and the sole advisor at Steven C. Nelson, CFP in Franklin, TN. He has owned and operated his firm since 2002. Outside of advisory services, he is licensed to sell insurance products and continues to act as an insurance agent. His firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, focusing on taxable accounts, IRAs, 403(b)s, education accounts, and trust accounts. The investment approach uses a rules-based, tactical strategy incorporating historical norms, momentum, and mean-reversion analyses across a curated selection of mutual funds, with portfolios managed on a discretionary basis and reviewed regularly.