James Jolly III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been with Baird since 2022 and previously worked at White Lodging Services and Article Menswear. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and customized separately managed account programs, combining manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside ongoing investment research and monitoring.

Mary Osborne is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked in education, including roles at Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass and several public school districts. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services with a focus on manager selection, tax management, and the use of internal research tools.

Hope Wilden is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 2013 and joined Wilden, Thompson & Associates Wealth Management Group in 2015. As a second-generation financial advisor, Hope supports the legacy established by her father and her partner throughout their tenure at Merrill. Her role focuses on providing comprehensive client service, assisting with financial planning and investment management, and collaborating with specialists on retirement planning, insurance, and lending solutions. She also serves as the group's liaison to Bank of America, facilitating unique mortgage and lending opportunities for clients and businesses. Prior to joining Merrill, Hope supported 401(k) plans and provided participant education to prepare plan members for retirement. She continues this work by helping business owners and plan sponsors implement and maintain effective 401(k) strategies. Her expertise covers areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, women and wealth, and retirement income. Hope holds professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky. Hope participates actively in professional and community organizations such as God's Pantry, Kentucky Endowment for Humanities (where she serves as a board member), Ronald McDonald House, The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), and The Red Cross. She is also involved with the Lexington Chapter of the Professional Women's Forum, the University of Kentucky Alumni Chapter, and her sorority alumnae group, Alpha Omicron Pi. Outside of work, Hope enjoys spending time with family and friends, engaging in outdoor activities, and following University of Kentucky sports.

Karen Wagner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. The firm provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. Wells Fargo Advisors operates nationally with over 14,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jennifer Reisenbichler is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, following nearly 11 years at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons. Outside of advising, she is involved in several non-investment ventures including co-owning a maple syrup production business, training and selling horses, and serving on an equine grand jury. The DDK Group at Robert Baird & Co., where she practices, serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, business clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services with a focus on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing a range of separately managed accounts, overlay management, and tax strategies.

Richard Hart is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously spent 36 years at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. Hart serves as Treasurer for Broadway Baptist Church, providing bi-monthly financial reports. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Samuel Grider is a financial advisor at Cetera with the Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he held roles in hospitality and insurance, including positions at Bluegrass Hospitality Group and Tower Hill Insurance Group. He has also been a full-time college student and worked in other sectors including dining and sports. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Daniel McGowan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vacation rental condo in Smyrna Beach, Florida. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by extensive research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Charles Fain is a financial advisor at Merrill in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked at Family Financial Partners and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of finance, he has been involved with businesses including Paddock Bar and Patio and Sundowns LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Ball is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and Retirement Management Services, LLC. He is also involved with Benefit Insurance Marketing, a non-variable insurance business he has operated since 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jeremy Lucas is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Stifel since 2019 and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. for 11 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Christy Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 63 license and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2006 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alva Guerrero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in various roles since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of Lex Barrels & More, a business that markets handcrafted products made from used barrels. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Tim Yessin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018 and is also associated with Farmers National Bank dba Wealthsouth. Outside of his advisory role, he referees NCAA and high school sanctioned lacrosse games. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that support municipal and public finance work.

Theodore Bates Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. based in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hilliard Lyons and J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. He is involved in thoroughbred horse breeding and serves as an executor and trustee for family trusts. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group operates within the firm’s Private Wealth Management department, serving individuals, business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm utilizes manager-traded and model-traded SMA strategies, overlay management, and tax-management techniques, supported by internal research and technologies, including artificial intelligence, to deliver advisory services.

Kelly Williams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Christian Moore is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Lexington, KY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Moore has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Kristine Conn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Laura Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member for Hope for Henry, a nonprofit organization focused on improving hospital care for seriously ill children. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Catherine Dimarco is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for 20 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in skincare sales as a Mary Kay beauty consultant. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through its Private Wealth Management department. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and municipal advisory services, supported by internal research and investment professionals.