Richard Hart is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and concurrently at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 1983. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for Broadway Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized investment strategies using a mix of in-house and third-party managers and provides a range of services from financial planning to discretionary portfolio management.

Samuel Grider is a financial advisor at Cetera with the Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he held roles in hospitality and insurance, including positions at Bluegrass Hospitality Group and Tower Hill Insurance Group. He has also been a full-time college student and worked in other sectors including dining and sports. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, operating through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

JT Torres is an Investment Consultant who collaborates with individuals and their families to address their financial priorities through clear communication and trust-based relationships. JT focuses on understanding clients' goals and objectives to co-create and implement tailored financial plans and investment strategies. JT has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles, including Workplace Planning Consultant III from 2021 to 2025, Workplace Planning Consultant II in 2020-2021, Workplace Planning Consultant I in 2020, High Net Worth from 2018 to 2020, and Full Trader from 2016 to 2018. Outside of work, JT enjoys activities such as board games, camping, family activities, fishing, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Charles Fain is a financial advisor at Merrill in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and previously worked at Family Financial Partners and Modern Woodmen of America. Outside of finance, he has been involved with businesses including Paddock Bar and Patio and Sundowns LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Evan Ball is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and Retirement Management Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Benefit Insurance Marketing, a non-variable insurance business he has participated in since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jeremy Lucas is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Stifel since 2019 and previously worked at First Empire Securities, Inc. for 11 years. He holds a Series 66 designation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Christy Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 63 license and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2006 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct individual plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Alva Guerrero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. Outside of finance, Guerrero is an owner and partner of Lex Barrels & More, a business marketing handcrafted products made from used barrels. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant registrations.

Tim Yessin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018 and is also associated with Farmers National Bank dba Wealthsouth. Outside of his advisory role, he referees NCAA and high school sanctioned lacrosse games. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that support municipal and public finance work.

Theodore Bates Jr. is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and has worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. and Hilliard Lyons since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in thoroughbred horse breeding and serves as executor and trustee for family trusts. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., where he practices, advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement strategies that align with client goals and risk tolerances.

Kelly Williams is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Christian Moore is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Lexington, KY. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Moore has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors.

Roy Wagner Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services and the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union, where he is currently active. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Kristine Conn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Laura Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a committee member for Hope for Henry, a nonprofit organization focused on improving hospital care for seriously ill children. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Aaron Ball is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Fifth Third Securities, and Bank of America. He is also affiliated with Cumberland Valley National Bank as a financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client goals, with a notable municipal and public-finance advisory capacity uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Olivia Haines is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving clients since 2026. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant I. Olivia's approach centers on forming partnerships with clients to understand their financial needs and goals, enabling her to develop customized financial plans. Her experience encompasses several facets of financial consulting, with a focus on helping clients prepare for retirement with dignity and clarity. Olivia emphasizes building relationships based on trust, aiming to ensure clients are comfortable and confident throughout the financial planning process. Outside of her professional work, Olivia enjoys activities such as going to the beach, fitness, football, social events with friends, running, and traveling.

Catherine Dimarco is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, previously affiliated with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in skincare sales as a Mary Kay beauty consultant. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, offering a range of strategies including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Gary Murphy is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edelman Financial Engines since 2016 and previously worked at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients, managing both model-based and customized portfolios. The firm serves a large client base through a combination of advisor-led and online offerings and operates one of the largest asset bases in the industry.

Emma Wylie is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in hospitality at The Kentucky Castle and has been involved in education at the University of Kentucky, Lexington Catholic High School, and Saints Peter and Paul Regional Catholic School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-based approach supported by analytical tools to tailor planning and investment consulting to client objectives.