Melinda Kean is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 18 years before joining Raymond James and Stonecrest Group in 2020. Melinda is also an Associate and Client Services Director at Stonecrest Group, a support company based in Indianapolis. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports its clients through a broad network with specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Aaron Krider is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026 and has prior experience at Blue & Co. and Fitzgerald Hospitality Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are offered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

David Waite Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equity Services, Inc. for 17 years and has been associated with National Life of Vermont since 2002. His other business activities include serving as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors and incorporates technology tools to support research and operations.

John Murphy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior experience at Alphastar Capital Management, The Assurance Group, and Bankers Life. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research tools.

Larry Neal is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Elizabeth Wertz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Elements Financial Federal Credit Union, The Hostetter Team at Everhart Studio, Elevate Indy, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, and Growing Places Indy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Mark Langdon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greenwood, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 2010 to 2013 before joining LPL Financial in 2013. Langdon also operates Langdon Financial Group LLC, an investment-related business connected to his work with LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs.

Matthew Baltera is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes.

David Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His previous positions include roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Mutual of Omaha, and Regions Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies across various account structures.

Eric Mc Clurg is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Muncie Novelty Co., Inc. He is based in Indianapolis, IN. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Thomas Gowin is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.J. B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, OneAmerica Securities, Inc., and Bedel Financial Consulting Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and specialized managed account programs, supported by internal research and ongoing manager monitoring.

Michael Zick is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at PNC Financial Services and PNC Investments. He serves on the investment committee of the Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Steven Stapleton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Amy Rice is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Greenwood, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, Lincoln Investment LLC, and City Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a lawn and landscaping business, Mow & More by Greg, LLC. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird serves individuals, corporations, pensions, and charitable organizations with services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage solutions. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct indexing, supported by internal research and strategic partnerships.

Shawna Ballard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Greenwood, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a consulting business, DS Ballard and Associates. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cassi Patterson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products.

Ellen Zawacki is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes a long tenure at Capital Group from 2002 to 2024 and a brief period at Morgan Stanley before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Adam Humphrey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to this, he held roles at PolyOne, Grace Church, Springhill Camps, Indiana University, AroundCampus Group, and ESG Security. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Harris is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He owns and operates a book reselling business, Inspired Minds Group, and participates in weekly discussions related to this venture. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated services, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Megan Thompson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Franklin, IN, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at OneAmerica Financial, GVC Mortgage dba Bailey & Wood Financial Group, Indiana State University, and Franklin Community School Corporation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee portfolios, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.