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 with LPL Financial based in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union for six years and Cuso Financial Services for 13 years. He is also involved in offering investment products and services through UKCU Investment Services, a DBA for LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Benjamin Luddeke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Genesis of Lexington and held various roles in the automotive and retail sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving millions of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Isabella Hofmann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she worked at Houchens Insurance Group and has a background in education, including four years at the University of Kentucky. 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 focused on financial planning and employs firm-approved tools and models to support its advisory services.

Stephen Grossman is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2019, he spent more than three decades at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. Grossman serves on several boards, including the University of Kentucky Gaines Center for the Humanities and the American Heart Association, where he is chairman. He is part of the DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet diverse client goals.

Jonathan Rase is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC. His prior experience includes roles at Klausing Group and running his own advisory practice since 2019. Outside of finance, he coaches youth soccer with the Kentucky Olympic Development Program. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and platforms to construct portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Whitney Greer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. (RJFSA) in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Greer worked at Cetera and Cumberland Valley Investments. Outside of advisory roles, Greer serves as a director and committee member of Cumberland Valley Financial Corporation and manages rental properties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, with specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Austin Babb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an agent on fixed insurance business through a doing-business-as entity, Salomon & Co. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services supported by a broad platform that includes financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

Allen Dummitt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Walle Corporation and operated Allen Dummitt Printing, a printing company serving existing customers. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a preacher, including monthly services at Blackburn Correctional Institution. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed accounts, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates with a fiduciary standard and supports its clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.