David Karem is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Blend Wealth in Louisville, KY, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Blend Wealth, he worked at Legato Financial Group, Inc. and spent five years at Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC. He is also a senior tax accountant at Blend Wealth Accounting LLC, an affiliated firm providing tax and accounting services. Blend Wealth serves individual and family clients, including high-net-worth and business-owner households, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a passive, Modern Portfolio Theory–based investment approach with diversified portfolios primarily composed of index mutual funds and ETFs, offering integrated wealth management and retirement plan consulting on a discretionary basis.

Ben Allison Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Pillar Financial Advisors, LLC in Louisville, KY. He has been with Pillar Financial Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Mr. Allison is also a member of Currypowder Holdings LLC, a non-investment entity that owns Pillar Financial Advisors' business location. Pillar Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering integrated wealth management that includes portfolio management and wealth planning. The firm emphasizes long-term, primarily passive investment strategies using ETFs and mutual funds, with an approach focused on asset allocation and tax-efficient asset location.

Stephen Collins is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is a financial advisor at Canopus Wealth Management in Louisville, KY, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Sterling Financial Group, Ltd. from 2015 to 2017. Canopus Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable foundations, and 401(k) plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term, cost- and tax-aware investment approach, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis with in-house oversight.

Debrah Nocito is a Series 65 licensed advisor with MC Financial Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY, where she has worked since 2013. She has four years of industry experience and is also a licensed life and health insurance agent. MC Financial Services, Inc. is a small registered investment adviser managing approximately $61 million for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a structured financial planning process and a combination of risk-based asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Richard Phares is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Sapphire Fiduciary Advisors, LLC, an independent firm he joined in 2026 after previous roles at Cerity Partners, ARGI Investment Services, and Pallas Partners. Sapphire Fiduciary Advisors provides discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, institutions, and other advisers, managing approximately $90 million in assets. The firm employs fundamental analysis focused on high-quality securities, using both equity and fixed-income research, and offers advisory, sub-advisory, and tri-party arrangements.

Tabitha Tiefermann is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently with Belle Trace Financial Planning in Louisville, KY. She previously worked at Coats Financial Planning, Inc. and E/Financial Alliance. Belle Trace LLC is a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning alongside portfolio management using a long-term buy-and-hold approach focused on no-load mutual funds and passive ETFs, operating on a fixed-fee retainer basis.

Paula Mcconville is a financial advisor with MC Financial Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with MC Financial Services since 2009 and also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for GAAB Investments, LLC and related fast food franchise entities in Kentucky and Indiana. MC Financial Services, Inc. is a small registered investment adviser managing approximately $61 million across about 67 client relationships. The firm provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, using a mix of risk-based asset allocation and tactical adjustments.

Emily Beilman is a Certified Financial Planner™ at Belle Trace Financial Planning with three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Coats Financial Planning, Inc. and Plancorp, LLC. Belle Trace LLC is a state-registered, fee-only financial planning and investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning alongside investment advice, using a long-term buy-and-hold approach with no-load mutual funds and passive ETFs, operating strictly on a fee-only basis.

Peter Gaughan is a financial advisor at Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses with 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Silver Oak Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Peter J. Gaughan LLC, a separate business focused on managing administrative and budgeting tasks. Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, including a dedicated division for amateur and professional athletes. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement advice, employing a primarily long-term investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, option strategies, and tax-efficient asset management.

Anna Coats is a financial advisor at Coats Financial Planning in Louisville, KY, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Coats Financial Planning since 2014. She is also the owner and principal of Via Lata Consulting, a small supply chain operations and compliance firm. Additionally, Coats serves on the board of directors for the Valencia Villas at Landis Lakes Homeowners Association. Coats Financial Planning provides comprehensive, fee-only financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW households. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy focused on asset allocation, primarily using passively managed index funds and ETFs, and charges a flat-fee retainer based on complexity rather than a percentage of assets.

Alan Nocito is a ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as President and owner of MC Financial Services, Inc. in Louisville, KY, where he has worked since 2002. He also provides tax preparation and filing services for individuals and small businesses during tax season. MC Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment adviser with three advisors managing approximately $61 million across a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured financial planning process and manages portfolios through a combination of risk-based asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Marlene Men is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Pillar Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously held roles at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., JPMorgan Chase, and Dennis L. Thomas, PLLC, among others. Pillar Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, including high-net-worth clients, offering integrated wealth management that combines portfolio management with ongoing wealth planning. The firm emphasizes long-term, primarily passive investment strategies implemented with ETFs and mutual funds, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis under individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Noah Ellison is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC in Louisville, KY. He has previously worked at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and has experience in both academic and financial sectors. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to recommend and write life insurance policies. Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, with a dedicated division for amateur and professional athletes. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach combined with multiple analysis techniques and may engage in option strategies and external money managers, also offering services such as discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning.

Stuart Coats is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Coats Financial Planning since 2000. Coats Financial Planning serves individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, working with both high-net-worth and non-HNW households. The firm offers comprehensive, fee-only financial planning and investment management, focusing on asset allocation and a long-term, buy-and-hold approach using primarily passively managed index funds and ETFs.

Donald Mercurio is a financial advisor with Mercurio Wealth Advisors in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Global Financial Private Capital from 2011 to 2017 and has been with Mercurio Wealth Advisors since 2000. Outside of advisory services, he is involved with Mercurio Insurance Services, an insurance agency affiliated with the firm. Mercurio Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, estates, retirement plans, foundations, and institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and limited-scope consulting. The firm employs third-party tools to assess risk tolerance and consolidate reporting, offers estate and insurance-related advice, and coordinates with clients’ other advisors.

Jennifer Ringstaff is a financial advisor with Riverstone Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Riverstone since 2012 and is also a partner at Louis T. Roth & Co., PLLC, where she dedicates significant time. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves as director of a bookkeeping service. Riverstone Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and wealth advisory services primarily to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using diversified, low-turnover, asset-class exposures, primarily through no-load mutual funds and passive ETFs, and benefits from close coordination with its wholly owned accounting affiliate.

Matthew Hunt is a financial advisor with Centerline Wealth Advisors, LLC in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centerline Wealth Advisors since 2015 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments from 2015 to 2024. Centerline Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer plan sponsors, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on an asset-allocation process based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor at Riverstone Asset Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Riverstone since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, Johnson is a partner at Louis T. Roth & Co., PLLC and serves as director of a bookkeeping service outside of securities trading hours. Riverstone Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and wealth advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a broadly diversified, low-turnover investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and is wholly owned by an accounting firm, enabling coordinated advisory and tax/accounting services.

Michael Ellison is a financial advisor with Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Allied Advisory Services, First Allied Securities, and Magnate Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate as an owner, broker, and developer through MJE Enterprises LLC. Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning with a fiduciary approach, constructing customized portfolios that combine fundamental, technical, and charting analyses.

Lawrence Carter is a financial advisor at Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisor to the board of a local condo association and provides notary services to personal clients. Retirement Planning Solutions, LLC offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and provides ongoing investment monitoring and review.