Barry McCarter is a CFA charterholder and principal of McCarter Investments, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2004. He has 14 years of industry experience and operates in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The firm also holds registration as an accounting practice, allowing it to provide limited tax return preparation for select clients. McCarter Investments offers investment advisory services to individuals, partnerships, estates, trusts, IRAs, and defined contribution plan participants. The firm manages approximately $75 million in client assets with a focus on diversified, buy-and-hold portfolios that emphasize low-cost ETFs and index funds, complemented by value-oriented individual stock selection when appropriate.

Jackson Southard is a financial advisor at Graybridge Capital with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He is also a licensed real estate broker affiliated with Realty Executives, where he represents buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. Southard's background includes roles at Purdue Global University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Graybridge Capital is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary asset management to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, using proprietary algorithms to monitor portfolios and customize investment strategies based on client objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

David Zbonski is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Duck Hills Farms, Fortinet, Zones, and General Growth Properties. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party managers and uses fundamental analysis for supplemental individual security recommendations.

Brigid Mulroy is a CFP® and PFS™ with 25 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Duet Advisory Services LLC since 2016 and has held roles at several firms including VSR Financial Services and Private Client Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is president and a 50% shareholder of Kahn & Mulroy, PC, an accounting and consulting firm. Duet Advisory Services LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $278 million for about 288 clients across five offices and offers tailored strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management with allocations among mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party Independent Managers.

Michael Smith is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Crown Capital Securities, and Securities America, and has been with Quality Financial Concepts since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, Smith holds a part-time outside employment role at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Quality Financial Concepts provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm focuses on tailored asset-allocation modeling and offers a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, stocks, options, bonds, and alternative investments.

James Horn is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Quality Financial Concepts. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Crown Capital Securities LLP, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Topstock Vizslas, a business unrelated to investment activities. Quality Financial Concepts provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm employs an asset-allocation strategy tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering a range of investment options and a focus on client education and business-oriented financial services.

Jonathan Dockery is a Series 65-licensed advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He is also a certified public accountant and principal of Jonathan K. Dockery, CPA, PLLC, where he dedicates a portion of his professional time providing accounting and tax preparation services. Dockery has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2014. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management using model portfolios, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax-preparation services.

Douglas Whitten is a financial advisor with LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LeConte Wealth Management, he worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc., C&J Wealth Advisors, and Securities America, Inc. Whitten is also an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations with a team of four advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management using model portfolios, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax-preparation services, employing methods such as technical analysis, fundamental research, and cyclical analysis.

Kevin Painter is a financial advisor with LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for a family member. LeConte Wealth Management advises individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a four-advisor team, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis with firm-developed model portfolios. The firm offers services including asset management, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax preparation.

Beau Bushong is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of experience in the insurance industry and one year at his current firm. His prior work includes roles at Apex Insurance, Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee, Greenleaf Industries, Alumni Hall Stores, and CookOut Restaurants. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a team of four advisors, offering discretionary asset management, financial and tax planning, and advisory consulting. The firm employs a combination of technical analysis, fundamental research, and cyclical analysis in managing client portfolios, which primarily include mutual funds, ETFs, and corporate debt.

Richard Morsch is a financial advisor at SCS Asset Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SCS Asset Management since 2016, following a prior role at Securities Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns SRM Services LLC, a non-investment-related business. SCS Asset Management provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employee benefit plans, offering customized portfolio management and financial consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis in its investment approach and is affiliated with a pension consulting entity that offers plan-level advice and participant education.

Bryan Belew is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. He also operates Bryan M Belew, CPA, PLLC, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and assistance since 2018. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Bill Miles CPA and Blakenship CPA Group. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary asset management, financial and tax planning, and advisory consulting through a four-advisor team. The firm employs multiple investment analysis methods and integrates tax planning with portfolio management.

Hoy Grimm is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC in Maryville, TN, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a four-advisor team, offering discretionary asset management, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax-preparation services. The firm employs various investment analysis methods and focuses on mutual funds, ETFs, and corporate debt in its portfolio allocations.

Kimberlee Spencer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Equita Financial Network, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at The Nalls Sherbakoff Group, LLC and currently operates Next Step Financial LLC alongside her role at Equita. Equita Financial Network provides financial planning, ongoing consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and strategic asset allocation, using sub-advisers and third-party managers to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Alexander Willard is a financial advisor at LeConte Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with LeConte Wealth Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience operating a pressure washing business. LeConte Wealth Management serves individuals, corporate entities, and charitable organizations through a four-advisor team, offering discretionary asset management, financial and tax planning, advisory consulting, and standalone tax-preparation services. The firm employs a combination of technical analysis, fundamental research, and cyclical analysis to manage portfolios primarily consisting of mutual funds, ETFs, and corporate debt.

John Tate is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OneAscent Financial Services LLC and previously worked for Patriot Investment Management Group Inc. Tate also owns Hope Financial, a financial consulting business serving churches, individuals, and businesses. OneAscent Financial Services LLC manages approximately $2.61 billion through 57 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized asset allocation and portfolio implementation using a combination of direct management, third-party managers, and unified managed accounts.

Mark Seither is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led financial planning with model-based and separately managed strategies, offering a broad range of investment instruments and access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Herbert Catledge is a financial advisor at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. and Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. He is the founder and president of Foothills-Retirement Income Solutions LLC, a firm focused on life insurance and annuities sales. IAMS Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily delivers discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Samuel Tate is a financial advisor with OneAscent Financial Services LLC holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to his role in financial services, he was involved with Berry College Track and Field and has served as head swim coach for Maryville High School. OneAscent Financial Services LLC manages approximately $2.61 billion through a team of 57 advisors, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and utilizes a combination of direct management, third-party managers, and unified managed accounts.

William Dicke is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SPC since 2017. Prior to joining SPC, he worked at National Planning Corporation for 18 years and operated his own financial company for over three decades. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small farm property leased for grain farming. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a structure that includes affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies supporting a broad range of investment and retirement solutions.