Karen Grindlay is a financial advisor with Charter Advisory Corporation in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 63 credential and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Charter Advisory Corporation since 1998 and also has a background in accounting as president of Grindlay & Grindlay, PC, a CPA firm she has been involved with since 1994. Charter Advisory Corporation provides personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $366 million in client assets and serves retail and high-net-worth clients through a multi-advisor team, utilizing fundamental and technical analysis, model portfolios, and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Dowden is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wallington Asset Management since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Indianapolis, IN. Wallington Asset Management is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1.3 billion in discretionary assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a range of clients, using a multi-factor approach for equity selection and macroeconomic analysis for fixed-income portfolios.

Michael Burley is a financial advisor with Meridian Investment Advisors, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Meridian since 2008, working as part of a three-advisor team. Meridian Investment Advisors provides comprehensive asset management to individual clients, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and integrates asset allocation, portfolio structure, specialist management, and portfolio management to align risk with benchmarks. Meridian also offers in-house tax and accounting services alongside advisory and pension-plan consulting.

Andrew Hawickhorst is a financial advisor with Brucke Financial, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing partner at Brucke Capital, LLC and is a licensed insurance agent. Brücke Financial primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and employee benefit plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, incorporates options and derivative strategies, and allocates assets to third-party subadvisers, including AI-driven and alternative managers.

Matthew Lux is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Asset Management Strategies, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, where he has worked since 2014. He has 18 years of industry experience and also maintains a role at The Mutual Fund Store-Kansas City, LLC. Lux has involvement in residential rental properties outside of his advisory work. Asset Management Strategies, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and institutional clients such as banks and investment companies. The firm provides personalized financial planning and investment management, focusing on asset allocation within a trend-following framework primarily using passive index funds and ETFs.

Joe Wiley is a financial advisor with Capital Cities Investments in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Cities, LLC since 1998 and previously at Limestone Capital Advisers, LLC and Limestone Capital Preservation Fund, Ltd. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Wiley serves as the chairman of the White River State Park Development Commission in Indianapolis. Capital Cities Investments serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a diversified investment approach with a combination of active and passive managers, asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing, tailoring recommendations to clients’ individual suitability factors.

Kyle Thompson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC since 2015. He holds a Series 65 license and acts as trustee of the Indy SH Revocable Living Trust. Market Street Wealth Management Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, businesses, foundations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $711 million in assets across a nine-advisor team and emphasizes asset-allocation driven portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, ongoing monitoring, and a variety of service options.

Ryan Bradley is a CFP® with four years of industry experience currently serving at Elevated Financial Group. He has worked previously at Invst LLC, Merrill, and SEI Archway. Bradley’s background also includes roles outside finance, such as an early position at Scotty's Brewhouse and employment with Butler University. Elevated Financial Group is a seven-advisor team managing over $500 million in regulatory assets, serving individual and high-net-worth households as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside technology-driven oversight.

Yadira Garcia is a financial advisor with Asset Management Strategies, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Raymond James and Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a rental property in Greenwood, IN. Asset Management Strategies, Inc. provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a trend-following asset allocation approach with passively managed index funds, ETFs, and mutual funds, managing over $220 million across approximately 2,110 client accounts.

Timothy Bales is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is affiliated with The Wellington Group LLC in Indianapolis, IN. He has worked at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2012 and has been involved with Sanders and Bales Financial Services since 1993, where he prepares tax returns and handles bookkeeping. He serves as Finance Chair and is a member of the Planned Giving Committee at Sheridan United Methodist Church. The Wellington Group provides wealth planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business entities. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment strategies and may allocate to private funds, derivatives, and third-party managers as part of its portfolio management approach.

Jonathan Herndon is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He has been with Elser Financial Planning, Inc. since 2015. Elser Financial Planning provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, generally serving clients with portfolios of $1 million or more. The firm operates on a fee-only basis, employing long-term strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs with broad diversification.

Keith Allen is a financial advisor with Meridian Investment Advisors, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Westfield Steel and self-employment in sales coaching. He has also served as a JV/varsity lacrosse coach at Carmel High School since 2018. Meridian Investment Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines asset management, financial planning, and tax services within an investment process grounded in modern portfolio theory and integrated risk controls.

Ryan Collier is a financial advisor with Bedel Financial Consulting Inc in Indianapolis, IN. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Bedel Financial Consulting since 2006. Bedel Financial Consulting provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services to private individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm is a fee-only registered investment adviser that manages accounts on a discretionary basis and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across a wide range of investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and margin.

Nathaniel Miller is a financial advisor at The Wellington Grp LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. He is a minority owner of Wellington Group Ventures, LLC, a holding company. The Wellington Group provides wealth planning, financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a team structure and blends passive and active management, emphasizing client-specific investment policies and continuous monitoring.

Catherine Sullivan is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising, currently with Bedel Financial Consulting Inc. She has been with Bedel since 2016. Bedel Financial Consulting provides customized portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm is a fee-only registered investment adviser that manages client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis under a fiduciary standard, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across a broad range of investment strategies.

Kaylee Bjarnason is a financial advisor at An Exceptional Life Financial, LLC in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining An Exceptional Life Financial, she worked at One Pacific Financial Strategies and held roles in education at the University of Redlands and Chaffey College. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a merchandise business focused on spiritual healing products and also works as a personal shopper. An Exceptional Life Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and educational institutions by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax preparation, and employee benefit plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision and also offers educational seminars and integrated tax services.

Nathan Melchi is a financial advisor at Deerfield with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and State Bank. Deerfield advises individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by combining investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.176 billion in assets across roughly 310 clients, using a diversified, modified passive investment approach through multiple models and monthly portfolio reviews.

Jack Boston is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He has been with Wetzel Investment Advisors d/b/a Bookends Financial Planning since 2023. Bookends Financial Planning provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to wrap-fee and separately managed account programs for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis with customizable model allocations and employs options strategies and third-party managers, serving approximately 520 clients across five offices.

Aidan Finet is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at Deerfield Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Deerfield, he worked at Kilroy's on Kirkwood and Galecki Financial Management, Inc., and has a background that includes time at Indiana University. Deerfield provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, plan sponsors, trusts, and other private clients. The firm manages approximately $958.7 million in client assets and employs a modified passive management style focused on diversified, asset-class portfolios using low-cost funds and periodic rebalancing.

Timothy Ginn is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and is currently with MBIA Capital Advisors in Indianapolis, IN. He has worked at Valeo Financial Advisors, LLC since 2007. MBIA Capital Advisors provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, foundations, and retirement accounts. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis with a focus on dividend growth and fixed-income, and integrates tax planning and insurance services through its affiliation with certified public accounting firms.