Derek Bonifer is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Robert Baird & Co. He has held positions at Baird Trust Company, PNC Wealth Management, ARGI Investment Services, and PNC. Bonifer also works as an adjunct professor at Indiana University Southeast. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Bradley Henderson is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience, previously working at CSSI before joining Baird Trust in 2024. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing a range of investment strategies and management approaches.

Elizabeth Fields is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously was with JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC from 2016 to 2018. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

John Michael II is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial since 2024 and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Private Client Services, LLC. He is also the author of a book titled "A Stand for Truth." LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

David Burks is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Baird since 2021, following a long tenure at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. from 1983 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Burks serves on the board and finance committee of Maryhurst, a nonprofit agency supporting abused girls, and participates in the endowment committee at Douglass Boulevard Christian Church. He is also involved with Burks Spring Distillery, a whiskey aging project. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where Burks is based, provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through a range of traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Todd Klinglesmith is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2005, based in New Albany, IN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jessica Newman is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously held positions at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC and Forcht Bank, N.A. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a variety of investment strategies and overlay services.

Allissabeth Whittle is a financial professional with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles with XY Planning Network and HTSG CPAs + Advisors. Whittle is also involved in tax preparation through her work with Cornerstone Tax Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Trey Mulligan is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously worked with JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC from 2012 to 2018. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, supported by internal research, manager selection, and advanced investment strategies.

Kristina Richards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, following a long tenure at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. Richards serves as PTA Vice President at Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School in Louisville, KY. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Logan Emmitt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Albany, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Talkspace Inc and Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy, and he owns Emmitt Therapeutic Professionals, a therapy practice in Jeffersonville, IN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Wheeler is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank and held teaching roles at Bellarmine University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Benjamin Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for L.M. Kohn & Company for 16 years and has been affiliated with Green & Halliburton since 2004, where he is involved in Medicare insurance sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Noah Cook is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Equitable Advisors and involvement with Christ Covenant Fellowship and Liberty University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering goal-based financial plans without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes holistic analyses and offers clients an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Thomas Fischer is a CFP® professional at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with OSAIC since 2024 and previously operated Fischer LLC since 2009. Fischer is also part owner and solicitor for Queen City Capital Management LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a range of brokerage, advisory, and managed-account services, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party management solutions.

Hilary Persley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Edward Jones in Louisville, KY since 2010. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

Sarah Black is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jeffersonville, IN, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Lion Street Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Additionally, she has been involved with Spring Street Solutions LLC and Axiom Financial Strategies Group LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jason Daeger is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2008 and is currently associated with Stock Yards Bank & Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and vice president at Stock Yards Investment Services, assisting clients with long-term financial planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using advanced analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Ross Demmerle is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 20 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The team offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Scanlan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2013, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.