Matthew Thompson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with a large bank affiliation, providing a range of discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Bradley Martin is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of advisory experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2021 and has worked with Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a team of agents involved in insurance sales and is responsible for their hiring and training. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment process.

Evan Thurmond is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Barrel Proof Brands, an entity involved in events and property management. Independent Financial Partners serves a nationwide client base through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a decentralized advisory model where individual advisors set investment strategies. The firm is also noted for its specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Arthur Rozema is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley, JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons, and Merrill. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches through a network of over 400 independent adviser representatives and offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account platforms.

Kyle Elliott is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation. He has been associated with Bankers Life and its affiliated entities since 2005, serving as a 1099 agent involved in Medicare Supplement, annuity, life insurance, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio management.

Stephen Holbrook is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2005. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Louisville, KY. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and member of H Factor Enterprises LLC, a performance training and commercial space business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Nichole Powell is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Louisville, KY. She holds a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience. Powell also serves as a member of Mather & Co. CPAs, LLC, a full-service accounting firm providing tax preparation, planning, audit, and consulting services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and ancillary services including tax planning and estate strategies, using a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Julia Meredith is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2025 and has a long tenure at LPL Financial dating back to 2000. Meredith is also affiliated with Monroe Shine & Company Inc, a CPA firm where she is involved in tax preparation, audits, consulting, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jon Bohnert is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Private Client Services, and Janus Distributors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Bohnert Pickleball LLC, which organizes pickleball tournaments in Louisville, KY. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Luke Edds is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, and the University of Louisville. He serves on the board of the Middletown Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit focused on business growth in the Louisville area. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Ryan Brace is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with both firms throughout his career. Outside of his advisory role, Brace serves on an advisory board for his church and is involved with MedPoint Student Loan Solutions, assisting clients with student loan refinancing options. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, and a mix of proprietary and third-party advisory programs.

Dwayne Craft is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family-run automotive business specializing in buying, selling, and detailing cars. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Patricia Bowles is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 1991. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a variety of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kerry Pulliam is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Gowers & Associates since 2017, Mercury Financial Group from 2010 to 2017, and Reed Tyler, LLC since 2004. Outside of advising, he is involved in life insurance sales and marketing as the owner and manager of Reed Tyler LLC and serves as an insurance sales executive for employee benefit plans. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. Its investment approach includes manager selection, ongoing monitoring, and asset allocation-based portfolio construction, with a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios that uses risk questionnaires to tailor passive, active, or blended fund portfolios.

William Mc Cormick is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc. and Bankers Life Securities, Inc. since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio solution available via invitation to employee clients. The firm uses approved model strategies managed internally or by third parties and employs algorithmic tools for risk assessment and model selection.

Richard Mc Fall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has held positions at Bankers Life and Casualty, Inc., as well as various roles in retail and education. He is also an agent for Bankers Life and Casualty Company, where he sells Medicare supplements, life insurance, annuities, and long-term care products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

James Turk is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial LLC since 2016 and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. from 2008 to 2016. Beyond his advisory roles, he is involved with Sandcastles Inc in a non-investment capacity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates proprietary and third-party managed account solutions to meet client goals.

Kirsten Ford is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2026 and has prior experience in the hospitality industry with firms such as Flik Hospitality and Aimbridge Hospitality. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a variety of managed account programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides services including advisor-directed mutual fund and SMA strategies, tax overlay, and direct indexing.

David Kleinholter is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc. Kleinholter operates Featherbell Tax Services, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions through proprietary and third-party platforms. The firm’s advisory model is fiduciary-based, employing a range of investment strategies and often implementing advice through external managers and TAMPs.

Joseph Phillips is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Republic Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account available by invitation only to employees with existing PNC Bank online credentials. The firm utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, with algorithm-driven risk assessments and portfolio implementation delegated to third parties.