Julie Burenga is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles at Jehl & Kreilach Financial Management since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of Van Wert City Schools, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Krista Hamilton Smith is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the SSK Group. She has worked with Merrill since 2001 and possesses over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Krista's role involves assisting clients with college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as retirement income planning. She is committed to providing clients with attentive service and helping to develop financial solutions tailored to their short and long-term goals. Krista holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Management from Trine University. She maintains Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations, an Indiana Health and Life Insurance license, and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Beyond her professional duties, Krista is involved with several organizations including the American Red Cross, Indiana Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, The Trust for Public Land, and the Trine University Alumni association. A lifelong resident of Steuben County, Krista lives in Angola with her husband and three grown children. Her personal interests include biking, boating, camping, cooking, gardening, music, traveling, yoga, photography, and CrossFit.

Stacy Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Fort Wayne, IN, with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Steven Scheibelhut is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Lincoln Financial Network and Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management. Scheibelhut is also associated with Reynolds Wealth Management, where he serves as a branch supervisor with a focus on compliance and client-facing activities. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals.

Jeana Born is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Westlawn Civic Association in Fort Wayne, IN. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets. The firm provides non-discretionary, research-backed recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Timothy East is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Gregg Jehl is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Cambridge Investment Research for 18 years and has managed Jehl & Kreilach Financial Management since 2005. He serves as a finance committee member on the board of Parkview Health Systems, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

David Watercutter is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services through Watercutter Financial LLC. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Tony Choi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023, following prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across its services.

Cindy Hoffman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Fort Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Hoffman serves on the board of directors for Oakwood Mutual, a property and casualty insurance company in Indiana, and is also a director of the Heartbeat of Hoagland Foundation, a nonprofit supporting heart transplant recipients. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services distinct.

Melissa Stout is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Wayne, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1980 and has worked at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole owner of a revocable trust. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Spencer Whitcomb is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2018. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, he focuses on institutional consulting services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors with asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary investment recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Kirkland Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining Merrill in 1994, Kirk has focused on helping clients pursue financial lifestyles aligned with their personal goals by utilizing a goals-based Wealth Management process, global resources, and advanced web technology. He works primarily with high net worth clients, assisting them in identifying and prioritizing objectives such as estate planning, investments, tax minimization, wealth transfer, and retirement income. Kirk holds multiple FINRA registrations, including Series 7, Series 6, Series 65, and Series 63, as well as an Indiana health and life insurance license. He has earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™) and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS™) designations from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. He also holds both a bachelor's and master's degree from Indiana University. Kirk emphasizes collaboration with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A. to provide personalized banking guidance that complements clients’ financial strategies. In addition to his professional pursuits, Kirk has contributed extensively to philanthropic boards at both local and national levels and is a long-term volunteer in the Fort Wayne community. He resides in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he enjoys spending time with his family and four children.

Pamela Ridenour is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-guardian for her sister and holds power of attorney for her brother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christopher Disler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Investment Centers of America for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of an inherited family farm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Carrie Lamb is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fort Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at Iqvia for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches in the health and wellness sector and operates a blog focused on overcoming trauma, mental health, goal setting, and habits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lee Morris is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones for four years and at Wabash Electric Supply Co for three years. He is also associated with CPM Group as an Associate Financial Advisor, managing an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Douglas Shepler is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2025, following a 22-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Shepler is involved with Bippus State Bank as a financial professional and provides investment advice and financial planning through BSB Investments. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

David Kolpien is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2001 and is also involved in youth sports through his ongoing work with Summit City Baseball since 1997. 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 advisory services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Duane Schuman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Garrett, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.