Kyle Girard is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has held various roles across Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Kestra Investment Services LLC, Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, and The KNW Group, among others. Girard serves as a senior retirement plan consultant, managing relationships for defined contribution retirement plan clients. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including vendor searches, plan design, fiduciary consulting, and plan-level investment advice, supported by due diligence and a broad set of management platforms.

Ethan Mottla is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allianz Life Financial Services and Parady Financial Group. He is also involved as an Associate Advisor at NFP, assisting with client meetings and account management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, serving a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Samantha Walker is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Nfp and Kestra Investment Services LLC, as well as positions outside finance such as at Medina Golf & Country Club and the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, vendor searches, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a client base that includes large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Taylor Willox is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2016 and has been involved with The KNW Group since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family irrevocable trust, managing decisions related to the financial care of young beneficiaries. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Alexander Hachiya is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Investment Services, Kestra Advisory, and The KNW Group since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Wealth Transfer Associate reviewing life insurance policies and as a Senior Analyst in Advanced Sales designing life insurance options. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors and has expertise with pooled employer plan arrangements and various management platforms.

Alexander Wallerich is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2017, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with The Railhouse Grill since 2011. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advice, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Marty Nanne is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kestra since 2016 and previously worked at UBS Paine Webber. Nanne also serves as a managing director at The KNW Group, where he is involved in insurance-related activities, and holds a board position with Partners Financial. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Marissa Landin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Plymouth, MN. She has been with Kestra and its affiliates since 2025 and has prior experience including roles at Compass Capital Management and First Property Management. Outside of financial services, her background includes work in education and hospitality. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

William Gese is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds a Series 66 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kestra Investment Services since 2005 and with Kestra Advisory since 2016. In addition to his advisory roles, Gese works as a financial planner and wealth manager and is involved in financial wellness advocacy. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design and compliance testing, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Joseph Peterson is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he has worked in various positions related to athletics and golf, including at Saint John's University Athletic Department and Braemar Golf Course. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advice, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serving a client base that includes sovereign wealth funds.

Jay Cavanagh is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services since 2016. Cavanagh also serves as a partner at The KNW Group and holds a senior vice president position at NFP, engaging in investment advisory services and business management. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors as well as institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and advisor-managed accounts, serving clients that include large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Kathleen Kempson is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory. She has previously worked with Wealthspire and WEA Member Benefits and holds the Series 66 designation. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.