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.

Sterling Barrett is a financial advisor at Sterling Wealth Advisors, Inc. located in Banner Elk, NC. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sterling Wealth Advisors since 2024. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Lowes' Food and has experience with Classical Conversations Plantation and Liberty University. Sterling Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a mix of investment strategies across no-load mutual funds, ETFs, bond funds, and government securities, offering both ongoing advisory relationships and shorter-term consulting engagements.

Regina Cornelio is a financial advisor at Altitude Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Whitney & Associates, Forthright Capital Partners, Appreciation Financial, and QSAC. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and consulting services, focusing on individualized investment approaches aligned with client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

James Motte is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Wealth Management, LLC since 2023 and previously spent seven years at First Covenant Trust and Advisors. Motte also has experience in the public sector, having worked for the City of Bristol. Guardian Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset-class diversification based on Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term holdings, and periodic rebalancing, supported by institutional platforms such as Schwab Institutional and DFA products.

Stephanie Hagan is a financial advisor with Carter Financial Group, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at VOYA Financial Advisors, Mutual Securities, Inc., and Carter Financial Group. Carter Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and combines quantitative analysis with third-party managers to implement and rebalance client strategies.

William Harrison Jr. is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC in Johnson City, TN, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oberweis Securities, Inc for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent in Johnson City. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and incorporates fundamental analysis for supplemental security recommendations.

Kenna Mc Murray is a financial advisor at Guardian Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has worked at firms including PennStuart and has held positions outside the financial sector at companies such as DoorDash and Best Buy. Guardian Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a systematic investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, bonds, options, and equities, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios.

Kurt Berry is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Advisors National, Vanderbilt Securities, Regulus Advisors, and Massmutual. He is also the owner of Stillwater Financial, LLC, where he works as a financial health coach and provides insurance sales and strategies for families. Advisor Share Wealth Management serves individuals, professional advisers, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a web-based platform for independent advisers and typically implements client strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with ongoing manager evaluation to maintain alignment with client goals.

Christopher Hinchey is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining ASWM, he worked at ClarkDietrich for 14 years and has experience as an independent insurance agent. Advisor Share Wealth Management serves individuals, professional advisers, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a platform for independent advisers and employs third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios to implement client strategies with ongoing manager evaluation.

Jeffrey Burgess is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at firms including TriStar Advisors, Regions Bank, and Cetera. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of adviser-led programs and combines an advisory platform with an active broker-dealer distribution model.

Chad Mckinney is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Valic Financial Advisors and also serves as an agent for AGIA, selling non-securities insurance products. His prior roles include positions at FTB Advisors, Inc., Advised Assets Group, LLC, and GWFS Equities, INC. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Lauren Johnson is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and at Agia since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Nelson Faro is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through an integrated platform of affiliated trust, insurance, and brokerage services.

Justin Copp III is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Johnson City, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2015 and also works as an agent with Agia, offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and operating at scale with approximately $26.4 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Vincent Davis is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Johnson City, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, American Portfolios Financial Services, Woodbury Financial Services, and Benchmark Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Watauga Riverbend Retreats, an Airbnb investment. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed strategies, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory to manage assets.

Joseph Buckles is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Edward Jones, Valic Financial Advisors, Northwestern Mutual, and Agia. Outside of finance, he owns and manages a retail business, Old Black Mountain Games and Toys, in Johnson City, TN. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated platform connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative services.

Paul Gargano is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2004. He operates under the DBA Gargano Financial Group for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory services through a network of independent representatives to individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Cody Hoilman is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for six years before joining Elk Pointe Capital and Commonwealth Financial Network in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, Hoilman serves as a board member of the Avery County Planning Board. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Jeffery Ledford is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elizabethton, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent five years at Dex Media. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Susan Leonard is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and Egan, Berger & Weiner, where she continues to serve as an associate financial planner. Leonard holds leadership roles outside of her advisory work, including vice president of the Shulls Farm Property Owners Association and board member of the Valle Crucis Community Park nonprofit. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services, utilizing a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party solutions.

William Smith is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Linville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves as an advisor on the Permanent Endowment Team for Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, assisting with the review of the church's endowment investments. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Gregory Weigand is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Johnson City, TN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an author and operates Gregory Weigand PLLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Runnion is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 30 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at City National Bank since 2019 and prior positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles.

Jonathan Street is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elizabethton, Tennessee. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and partners in several rental property ventures in Tennessee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Garret Norris is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Norris serves as a volunteer board member reviewing conscientious objector cases for the U.S. Selective Service System. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and fiduciary solutions supported by model portfolios, third-party managers, and various program options.

John Barrier is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Truist Advisory Services and BB&T, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a farming business in Galax, VA, where he manages land upkeep and participates in farmers markets. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using a variety of implementation options and supported by a broad affiliate network.

David Paduch is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2004. He is based in Johnson City, TN, and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is chairman of the board of directors for the Jeremiah School of Johnson City, a school for children with autism. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of advisory and capital markets services.

Richard Honeycutt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Linville, NC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Avery County Schools Educational Foundation Board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Barry Jackson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elizabethton, TN, where he has worked since 2007. He has 18 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Richard Alexander II is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of experience, all spent with Edward Jones since 2001. He is based in Elizabethton, TN, and holds the Series 63 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Larissa Kincer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at U.S. Bank, HomeTrust Bank, and Truist (formerly BB&T). Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Amy Murray is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015, based in Hampton, Tennessee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated products.

Jessica Palatucci is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Palatucci & Associates, which manages her Ameriprise business, and co-owns L&J Operations LLC, an entity handling business expenses. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm offers a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver tailored, tax-efficient income strategies.

Pamela Rathbun is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, bringing four years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2020, following a seven-year tenure at Sheffield Pharmaceuticals. Outside of her advisory role, Rathbun serves as president of the Elizabethton Lion’s Club, an international volunteer organization focused on humanitarian services. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines planning with managed-account options and emphasizes periodic plan reviews while maintaining distinct planning and investment services.

Nelson Castro is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously at MetLife Securities Inc. Castro also operates as an independent insurance agent focusing on life, accident, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, delivering structured, collaborative planning engagements to address a range of client goals.

George Verdone Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 47 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a working farm that sells hay and manages a private LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Goelz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2009 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in TD Event Management LLC, which organizes fastpitch softball tournaments. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients with a focus that includes public finance and municipal services.

Stacey Clark is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Linville, NC, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Phillips Grading, Framework Development Group, and educational institutions such as Marjorie Williams Academy and Avery County Schools. She is also associated with the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm has a large advisor network and branch footprint and offers additional services such as tax-efficient management and securities-based lending.

Christopher Jenkins is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Johnson City, TN. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience, including 23 years at UBS. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for The Club at Lake Harbor Homeowners Association and is a partner in B&B Homes, LLC, a homebuilding business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and supports advisors with proprietary research and capital market tools.