Eric Nicholson is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2006 and joined Merrill in 2014. Eric holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He focuses on developing customized strategies to help individuals and families preserve and grow their accumulated wealth. Eric divides his time between the Indianapolis and Terre Haute offices. He is a graduate of Indiana University with a bachelor's degree in Economics. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of his professional work, Eric enjoys golfing, playing softball, spending time with his family, and traveling. He lives on the south side of Indianapolis with his wife, Cheryl, and their three daughters.

Paul Watko is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Indianapolis, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also operates Eminent Wealth Strategies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Robert Stark Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 63 license and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Stark operates a tax preparation business and works as a CPA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Lorna Nicol is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, also working with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

William Pfadt is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and was previously with National Planning Corporation from 2015 to 2017. Pfadt operates under the DBA Pfadt Wealth Management associated with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research and investment strategies.

Scott Frye is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Amanda Richmond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, the Department of Financial Institutions, and PNC Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary in Indiana and is involved with Isageniz LLC, a healthcare company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs and services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Ryan Rossman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brennan Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors, Cetera, and First Merchants Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gail Barnes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Intuit Tax. Barnes also operates Barnes Financial Services, where she provides accounting and bookkeeping services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Shellee Pietras is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Promise Advisory Group. She serves as a board member of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Camille Green is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, she held roles at Anew Hospice, Keen Resources, Dycora Transitional Health, and Golden LivingCenters. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Anew Hospice. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning on a range of financial topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Peter Schueth is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns SCHUETH ENTERPRISES, INC., a family business involved in consulting, real estate sales, and resale of antiques. 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 discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Hayes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following two years at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad investable universe. The firm’s distinctive features include registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and the use of algorithmic and AI-driven methodologies in its investment process.

Kyle Adams is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Milwaukee Tool for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Evan Moore is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at BMO Financial Group and has experience in other fields including landscape solutions and academia. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a broad range of advisory and investment services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lynda Schmutte is a financial advisor with Merrill in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2006. Merrill, along 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 clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Adam Faust is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Robert Nash II is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and its affiliated entity since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Nash owns a consulting business and participates in referral activities related to estate planning. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Andrew Foster is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Greenwood, Indiana. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked for Indiana Connections Academy for 12 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from implementation and managed-account services, offering clients a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”