Taylor Porter is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and at Jjb Hilliard Wl Lyons Llc since 2015. Porter serves as a board member of the nonprofit New Vista, where he reviews and makes recommendations for the organization’s certificate of deposit portfolio. He 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, separately managed accounts, and other advisory services, incorporating manager selection, tax management, and internal research tools.

Bryce Cooper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Cetera Investment Services, CUSO Financial Services, and the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union. He is involved with UKCU Investment Services, a business related to his LPL advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Charters “Jay” Osborne is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a senior member of Osborne Lawless & Associates, serving as one of the team’s planning counselors with a focus on annuities and individual stock research. Jay has been with Merrill since 2004. Jay holds a Bachelor's degree in Sport Sciences from The Ohio University. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC), Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He lives in Lexington with his wife, Leslie, and their two dogs. Jay is an active swimmer with the Wildcat Masters swim team and enjoys playing golf.

Melissa Creditt is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and has worked at Hilliard Lyons since 2007. Melissa is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department. The firm serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services supported by internal research and advanced investment tools.

Ryan Busseni is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Fidelity Investments, Keystone Financial Group, and Fayette County Public Schools. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Douthat is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fifth Third Bank from 2013 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support its financial planning process.

Mary Fiflis is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and ME Insurance Group, among other firms. Her activities include managing residuals from insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Nicholas Robinson is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, and his background includes roles outside finance such as at Sunglass Hut and in education at Bath County Schools and Eastern Kentucky University. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed accounts, supported by internal research, manager oversight, and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Samuel Collins is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, following a tenure at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC beginning in 2002. 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 a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers with various investment strategies and overlay services.

Linda Custer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2007 and also maintains a role at Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 2000. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an executor for the estate of Carol L. Hoffman. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivering tailored financial plans supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Alexis Rae Sharma is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2006. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in Lexington, KY. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a fixed insurance business operating under Assembly Pointe Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by various model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Lee Myers is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for 18 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. 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 broad client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Timothy Dunn Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing holistic financial advice to a select group of high net worth families, helping them maximize their wealth and implement asset protection and tax planning strategies. Timothy's approach emphasizes continuous guidance tailored to business owners, professionals, and affluent families to support their financial goals. Before joining Merrill, Timothy practiced as an estate and business planning attorney in Lexington for nearly a decade and served as managing partner of a regional law firm's Lexington office. He has expertise in areas such as estate planning, asset preservation, business succession planning, executive compensation, and tax minimization. Timothy holds FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities registrations and is licensed as a Life and Health Insurance Agent by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Timothy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a certificate in Accounting from Eastern Kentucky University, as well as a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Timothy is a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and has served on the boards of the Blue Grass Community Foundation and the Lexington Philharmonic Society. He is also actively involved with the Bluegrass Land Conservancy. In his personal time, Timothy enjoys golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Nicole Harris is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 30 years of industry experience and has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. 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 financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Bradley Borough is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Raymond James in 2020. Borough is also the owner of Kinnett Borough Financial Group, where he serves as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Jessica Schmidt is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and is currently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2023. Schmidt serves as a council member for the Shriners Lexington Corporate Council, focusing on fundraising for Shriners Children's Hospital. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Blair Martin is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Tempur-Sealy, Inc., Blend Labs, Inc., and Pandora Media, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board President of Providence Montessori School in Lexington, KY. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, employing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed income to more complex investments.

Lindsay Cornette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, she worked at Central Bank & Trust Co for two years and held positions in retail at Pottery Barn and Ulta. Outside of advising, she operates an Amazon storefront linked to TikTok videos where she shares product recommendations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, and municipal entities with a range of advisory and consulting services, employing various portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Dennis Kitchen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Sarah Gregory is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.