Stephanie Valsted is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional offerings with additional activities including private funds and principal trading.

Ronald Laughlin is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc. since 2000 and is involved with the YMCA and Port Royal Methodist Church. He also receives non-investment-related compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Jason Scarpellini is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. He previously spent ten years with PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Louisville, KY. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and notable municipal advisory capabilities.

Patrick Hancock is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James, Hancock held positions at firms including Pt Pros Inc. and has roles with organizations such as The Walt Disney Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a board member for a university advisory board and participates in local media as a radio color analyst and sports show cohost focused on Louisville sports. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals and is known for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized plan-level consulting programs.

Matthew Liston is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Baird since 2020 and previously was a college student from 2016 to 2020. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. Baird employs a diverse range of investment strategies including discretionary portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and tax-managed approaches, supported by internal research and technology such as artificial intelligence.

John Duerr is a CFP® with 50 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Solinger is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at MCM CPAs and Advisors, Nethery Insurance Agency LLC, and Triple Crown Advisors with Ameriprise Financial, among others. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. Baird employs a range of investment strategies and ongoing manager oversight, with $394 billion in assets under management as of December 2025.

Dallas Polk is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Ryan Hall is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Hall serves on the board of directors for the Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana, where he reviews and approves grants to health and wellness organizations in the area. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Laurel Lee is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and concurrently at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC since 2013. Laurel is based in Louisville, KY. She is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., a team within the firm’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed-income allocations to more complex approaches, including private funds and real-asset exposures.

Adam Mc Dermont is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Family Wealth Strategies and AE Wealth Management. He has also held positions outside finance, including at Rabbit Hole Distillery and Ford Motor Company. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering tailored financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Samuel Hatfield is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fisher Investments, Horizon Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating Airbnb rentals and traditional life insurance sales in Louisville, KY. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mark Kregor is a financial advisor with Stifel in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2021, following a two-year tenure at Robert Baird & Co. and a 26-year career with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning decisions.

Jessica Edwards is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a contractor for the Louisville Metro Office of Housing. Robert Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Edwards is based, advises a wide range of clients 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 traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Joshua Gilliam is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He spent 20 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. before joining Osaic in 2024. Gilliam is the creator and owner of FI Life Framework, a digital platform designed to enhance client communication and financial planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm utilizes a range of investment tools and third-party services to offer integrated brokerage, financial planning, and asset management solutions.

Gregory Jacobs is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 13 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Cushwa is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Steward Partners Investment Solutions and Raymond James Financial Services. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Thompson Creek Window Co. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to client goals.

John Overfield is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for PNC Investments from 2015 to 2024 before joining Cetera Investment Adviser, LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC in 2024. Overfield is also a financial advisor at Commonwealth Capital Management, LLC, where he assesses the financial needs of individuals and advises on investment decisions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Katheryn Higgins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Investment Management and THRIVENT Financial since 2009. 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 planning analyses covering a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Preston Cameron is a CFP® professional at Stifel with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel since 2022 and previously held positions at The University of Southern Indiana, Butler University, and Saint Xavier High School. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.