Adam Johnston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and Lake City Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Johnston is a licensed real estate broker with Coldwell Banker and is involved in consulting through Hartman Johnston Capital Inc. 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 broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

David Mahlan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2010 and has also been associated with STAR Financial Bank since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the secretary of a local bowling league. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, with a multi-manager platform that provides flexible investment strategies and oversight across various program structures.

Brett Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at WANE TV for three years. Outside of his advisory role, Thomas is involved in business ownership of Bite Coolers and works as a freelance journalist producing media content. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach integrates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools within a non-discretionary implementation framework.