Russell Cotton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Cotton is a managing partner of RichRussLLC, which seeks investment opportunities across various asset types, and serves on the advisory board of Saint Bernadette Catholic Church, where he reviews budgets and approvals for the church and school. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by research and a range of portfolio management styles.

Frank Roccisano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Bellavita LLC, a property management business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and it offers various investment and planning solutions through its network of financial advisors.

James Wagner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in New Albany, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Waddell & Reed, INC. and various insurance carriers associated with W & R Insurance Agencies for 35 years. Wagner is also engaged in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lian Gu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Their work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Woodforest National Bank, and East West Bank. Lian holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Christian Rojas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Sarah Curtis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she was employed at Clarus and Solution Source Partners. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lori Rupe is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Jaclyn Barker is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, previously serving at Hilliard Lyons. Barker is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Bryce Gartman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Marcum Benefit Group, MBG LLC, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its network through various investment platforms and combines advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Andrew Means is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously spent 11 years with Hilliard Lyons Capital Management, LLC. He is also a member of an investment club. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage, utilizing a range of investment strategies and proprietary research tools.

Lee Cunningham is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, BlackRock Investments, and held academic positions at Duke University and Rice University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and investment research.

Stephen Kottkamp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006 and previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC from 2004 to 2006. Outside of advising, he operates Allegiant Financial Services, LLC as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 managers, and supports its extensive network of advisors with proprietary research, technology, and diverse investment strategies.

Michael Brzezinski is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase bank. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Golnoush Esmaeily is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works with clients to create personalized financial strategies. She supports clients in various wealth management needs, including retirement planning, investment and wealth accumulation, education funding, estate and legacy planning, as well as banking, lending, and cash management solutions through Bank of America. Golnoush began her role at Merrill in March 2024, bringing experience from her prior work in estate, gift, and trust taxation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Louisville. Golnoush holds the FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, the Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®) designation, and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation. Fluent in English and Persian (Farsi), she works with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Outside her professional role, Golnoush enjoys pottery, Pilates, walking, cooking, traveling, and creative writing. She is a published novelist currently working on a collection of short stories. Golnoush aims to be a trusted resource for her clients by combining thoughtful guidance and a commitment to helping them pursue their financial goals.

Winthrop Stites is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, following a long tenure at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. beginning in 1981. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-trustee for multiple family trusts and participates in local investment clubs as a member and advisor. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored portfolio management and consulting services, employing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet diverse client goals and risk tolerances.

Chad Albers is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in New Albany, IN, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Centerstone. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across the United States, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Susan Stack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has held roles at TCP Asset Management and United Planners Financial Services of America, among others, and is also the owner of Stack Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she owns a real estate rental listed on VRBO. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Laura Lake is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She has held multiple roles at UBS since 2004, with a two-year period as a homemaker and a two-year tenure at Morgan Stanley. Laura holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Louisville, KY. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rachel Huennekens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Washington Gold and Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach, offering services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Denise Holmes is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1983. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.