Allen Loechner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Wayne, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee of Concordia Theological Seminary and is a member of the Endowment Committee for the Fort Wayne Philharmonics. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm combines advisory services with other financial product offerings and referral channels.

Jeffrey Whitmer is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Fort Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools across a range of investment options.

Joseph Goebel is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Benjamin Simcox is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously operated under Simcox Financial Services. His background includes work outside the financial sector, including roles in traffic operations and concrete services in Fort Wayne, IN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Leonard Boniface Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he owns and manages a rental apartment business in Fort Wayne, IN. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary consulting, and municipal advisory services, supported by a nationwide team and comprehensive research resources.

Zachary Schoeck is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Network for 11 years before joining Thrivent in 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he has roles as a delivery driver for several companies including DoorDash, Roadie, and Spark. 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 analyses and planning across a range of financial topics, with an option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing program.

Lucas Salerno is a CFP® certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as Vice President of the New Haven Football Boosters and owns several business ventures, including FLEXEOS, Inc. and TotChop LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers investment solutions through various platforms and blends proprietary and third-party strategies, with an emphasis on tailored client objectives and transparency around affiliated-strategy economics.

Anthony Buuck is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he worked at Tippmann Construction, LLC and has experience in both the hospitality and education sectors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria.

Hannah Eckert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at SYM Financial Advisors and Howard Bailey Financial. She completed her studies at Butler University from 2016 to 2020. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored financial recommendations.

Ronald Looney is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2014. He is a partner in the Burton Vosmeier & Looney Financial Advisory Group, a support company based in Fort Wayne, IN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with notable capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Gwendolyn Ruppert is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for eight years before joining Raymond James. Ruppert serves on the finance and investment committee of Four:10 Ministries, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Matthew Reynolds is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cherry Hill, NJ, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing and consulting for several business ventures related to practice operations and financial planning. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team, supporting a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michelle Gaskill is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2019, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Gaskill is also an associate and licensed financial advisor at Reynolds Wealth Management in Fort Wayne, IN. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs, including municipal and retirement plan advisory services.

Marc Chamberlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, he worked at Edward Jones for 16 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing farmland leases and agricultural properties. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Tonja Rutsey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following roles at Raymond James & Associates and Applied Maintenance Supplies and Solutions. Rutsey also serves as an Associate Financial Advisor at CPM Group, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to deliver tailored, tax-efficient recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

David Watercutter is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He was previously with FSC Securities Corporation for 29 years and has owned Watercutter Financial Services since 1990. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a cell phone tower investment venture. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services with a diverse array of investment options and platforms.

Matthew Paonessa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and fee-based financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Michael Jenkins is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo in various capacities totaling eight years before joining Cetera in 2024. Jenkins serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Member for RSVP of Allen County, a volunteer center, where he assists in reviewing budgets and financial plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, tailored investment strategies, and access to third-party money managers.

Jordan Stogdill is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 1997 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the J J. S Lifetime Trust in Bluffton, Indiana. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Waggoner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 63 designation and with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the committee for Concordia Lutheran High School’s annual auction, assisting with organization and fundraising. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.