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My name is Shaun Melby and I am the founder of Melby Wealth Management, LLC. At the time of my certification, I was one of the youngest CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioners in the country. I have over a decade of experience in the financial industry while working closely with some of the biggest names in music. I believe the financial planning process is the best way to create and maintain wealth, so I formed Melby Wealth Management to help as many people as possible work towards achieving their dreams and obtaining financial peace of mind. I grew up in Onalaska, Wisconsin and moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2005 to earn a BBA in Finance as well as Music Business from Belmont University. My wife and I call Nashville, Tennessee home and in 2019 we welcomed our daughter into the world and in 2022 our son. During my spare time, I enjoy going to Nashville Predators and Nashville SC games, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, checking out the local dining scene, traveling, playing with our dogs Hank and Bo, and spending time with family and friends.

A fee-only, fiduciary firm located in Nashville, TN, our firm focuses on bringing confidence and clarity to financial decisions facing individuals and families as they navigate their journey through life. Our ideal clients are overwhelmed families who are busy juggling the demands of success at home and in the office and are looking to partner with a trusted resource to regain control over their financial lives. Our firm offers low-cost, passive investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and has a specialized focus in tax-efficient retirement planning. In addition to our planning service, we have a specialized knowledge in late-stage college funding so that we can help be a resource to the families we serve in the area of college selection, financial aid, scholarship search, and tax-smart college funding strategies. - How much do we need to be saving? - Are we on track for the goals we've set out to accomplish? - How are we going to pay for college for our kids? - Are there things we should be thinking about that we may not even be aware of? - Should our focus be paying down debt or maximizing contributions to our retirement plans? - Family and work take all our time....how do we partner with someone to help bring control to the financial aspects of our lives? These are questions we help families address regularly. Our planning process is designed intentionally to help families proactively navigate life's changes. We revisit different areas of your plan three times per year to make sure every aspect of your financial life stays in balance at all times. Our mission is to bring the highest level of service to the families we work with and to go the extra mile to add value. Let's schedule some time and let's find out if we'd make a great partnership!

Hi, I'm Dr. Jay. My wife and I are Childfree, and it has a big impact on how we structure our finances. I started Childfree Wealth because I know that most financial advice assumes you have kids, and I wanted our community to have access to financial planning that is designed to meet our unique needs. I grew up broke. No one taught me how to manage money. I earned my first million by the time I was 21, but without knowing how to manage and invest it, I’d spent it before I was 25. I know how hard it can be to manage your money, especially if you haven’t been taught the foundational principles of financial planning. I’m excited to share my knowledge with you to help you create a financial plan that supports the vision you have for your life. I’ve been a life and business coach for over a decade. I have a PhD in Adult Learning from the University of Connecticut, an MBA from SCSU, and I am a Fee-Only, Flat-Fee, Fiduciary; a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™; and a Childfree Wealth Specialist®. I’m also the author of the book Portraits of Childfree Wealth®, the upcoming book The Childfree Guide to Life and Money, and the co-host of the Childfree Wealth® podcast. Listen to Jay's podcast here: https://childfreewealth.buzzsprout.com/

Cody Tellis is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the founder of The Tellis Group, established to provide a unified source for comprehensive wealth management. With over 25 years of experience across the private and public sectors, Cody's professional background combines business ownership, banking, tax planning, and law. This diverse experience equips him to address the unique opportunities and challenges associated with significant wealth. Cody holds a Juris Doctorate Degree from Trinity Law School and a Master’s Degree from St. Thomas University, enhancing his ability to offer informed financial insights to his clients. His areas of focus include tax-sensitive trust and estate planning services, financial services for nonprofits, business succession planning, individual and corporate captive insurance, college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Cody does not provide legal or tax advice in his role with Merrill and advises clients to consult appropriate professionals for these services. Outside of his professional life, Cody enjoys music, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John Morris is a Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Private Wealth in 2021 after serving as a Senior Banker at J.P. Morgan's Private Bank in the Nashville office, where he advised high-net-worth clients on investment management, lending, family office services, estate planning, and trusts. With over 30 years of experience in professional investment management and private wealth management, John has held key positions including Partner at GenSpring Family Offices, Executive Vice President at SunTrust Banks, and Market Executive at Bank of America. He began his career with Bankers Trust Company in New York. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and tax minimization. John holds a Bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and serves as a Director for the nonprofit organization Bunker Labs. John lives with his wife, Mariann, and they have three sons. His personal interests include boating, football, and spending time with his family.

Edgar Evins is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 36 years of experience exclusively with Merrill. A Nashville native who grew up in a banking family in Lebanon, Tennessee, Edgar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Samford University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his career, Edgar has focused on personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique goals and values. His expertise includes college education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. He places emphasis on legacy and next-generation planning, aiming to help clients use money as a tool to achieve what matters most to them. In addition to his professional work, Edgar participates in his community through volunteer efforts and dedicates personal time to interests such as cooking, genealogy, music, photography, reading, singing, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family. His approach to wealth management is guided by the philosophy that financial goals should reflect meaningful accomplishments over time.