Blake Stahl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union and has experience as a notary. 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.

Justin Perkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., and the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union. Perkins is also involved with UKFCU Investment Services, providing investment products and services through LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented through various advisory tools and support systems.

Mark Mills is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, SunTrust Advisory Services, and the John Patterson Insurance Agency. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver systematic model portfolios and oversees multiple registered investment companies and funds-of-funds.

Louis Kessinger is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with the Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DoorDash, Reinhardt University, and Henry Clay High School. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, utilizing a mix of SMA strategies, tax management, and internal research tools.

Elias Hodges is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2010 and was previously employed at ACS Testing/Training Inc for five years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Trent Owens is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has built his career since 2000 in the Lexington office. He works closely with clients and their families to identify and pursue their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Trent holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky. Trent also participates in community volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of engagement with the communities they serve.

Roddy Scott is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He previously worked for J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 42 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and managing member for several family-related trusts and LLCs involved in investment and finance activities. Robert Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research tools to support its advisory work, managing approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets as of December 31, 2025.

Rischi Sharma is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2006. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Equitable Advisors for six years. Sharma is involved with an online application system through FASVAS.COM as a notable outside business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Robert King is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at R.W. Baird & Company since 2021 and was previously employed by Central Bank & Trust from 2015 to 2021. He is based in Lexington, KY. Robert King is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services, supported by internal research and a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies.

Jesica Taylor is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with the Kentucky Arts Council and Seattle University. Jesica serves as Membership Chair for the Kentucky State Poetry Society, where she manages membership records and communications. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary buy/sell recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Taylor Keck is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Florida Financial Advisors, as well as positions outside of finance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Samuel Storey is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment financial planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Samuel has spent his entire career in the Financial Services industry, driven by his commitment to helping people achieve their financial objectives. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Samuel earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky. Outside of his professional work, Samuel is involved with the community organization DanceBlue. He enjoys a variety of personal interests including adventure sports, basketball, football, golfing, ice hockey, music, running, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Sheila Edwards is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured planning tools and broad investment resources.

Kacie Miller is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. who holds the Series 66 designation. She joined Baird in 2026 and has prior experience working at Kentucky Educational Television and the University of Kentucky. Baird’s DDK Group serves a variety of clients including individuals, corporate and business entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of advisory services using a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, with ongoing internal research and manager monitoring.

Jami Mansour is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also noted for its role in managing multiple registered investment companies and its use of AI and systematic methodologies in portfolio development.

Mason Quinn is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Farmers Bank, and Spectrum Financial Alliance. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and business clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax-management and direct-indexing capabilities.

Scott Carius is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Robert Baird since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Hilliard Lyons (now J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc.) from 1999 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Carius volunteers as a coach for South Lexington Youth Baseball. Robert Baird & Co. serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients through a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager monitoring, and internal research supported by artificial intelligence to inform client advice.

Molly Mullen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2020 and has prior experience in both retail and community settings. Outside of finance, she has been involved with the Mandell JCC Valley Sports and Community Center. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Evan Schlinger is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at InstaCart and Creative Image LLC, as well as positions in various other industries before joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Le Anna Kirtley is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Kendra Scott, and PNC Bank. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.