Edward Thomas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2014. He collaborates with his team's senior partner, Becky, a CFP® professional with extensive industry experience, to build client relationships and streamline financial strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and investment goals. Edward began his career at Merrill as a Client Associate, gaining comprehensive knowledge of compliance and client administrative requirements. Edward's expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, retirement income, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his High School Diploma from Floyd Central High School. Prior to his financial advising career, Edward had a business background specializing in automobile sales and customer service. He has also served as a volunteer firefighter and training officer for the Greenville Township Volunteer Fire Department. Edward lives in Georgetown, Indiana, with his wife Jennifer, their four children, and two pets. His personal interests include boating, fishing, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Eric Scott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 license and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is president of The Divorce Alliance, a nonprofit organization based in Louisville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning supported by structured tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

John Duncan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 46 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Jeremy Kirkham is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent with the firm since 2001. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, Kirkham serves as president of an LLC involved in property maintenance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Claudia Herrick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JP Morgan entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner at Bates Court Properties LLC, where she manages property maintenance and bookkeeping. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver non-discretionary wealth management solutions.

Taylor Jessie is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2021, Jessie worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors for a combined eight years. Outside of advising, Jessie works as a consultant selling skin care products for Rodan & Fields. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Jennifer Bigler is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through multiple specialized programs.

Richard Paris II is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pastor and missionary leader for the Remnant Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in southern Indiana. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

William Speer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Speer serves as a board member for Home of the Innocents, a Louisville-based nonprofit focused on children’s health and welfare. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery conversations and utilizes advanced modeling tools, serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Reece Stephens is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and Old National Bank and holds a Series 66 designation. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research tools and partnerships.

Patrick Shellenberg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Samantha Petter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Truist Investment Services, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, and Fifth Third Bank National Association. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Philip Mccauley III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mccauley is an author focused on educational research and publishing and serves on the Trinity High School Foundation Board’s Investment Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Thomas Gaines III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Morgan Keegan & Company, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he operates T. W. Gaines & Co., which sells fixed insurance products including long-term care, fixed annuities, and universal life insurance. 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, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Christopher Couch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 1998. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Eric Baldwin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Baldwin serves as treasurer for a local bicycling club promoting safe cycling practices and is a freelance drummer and percussionist in the Louisville area. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary advisory programs supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Bowman Thrasher is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017, following two years at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm‑approved tools and investment analysis methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers its services through Financial Advisors and specialized planning groups.

Niels Ewing is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 1999 to 2003. He also operates a separate business under the name Ewing Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Rada Halaseh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Mascarich is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. from 2002 to 2018. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of strategies from traditional to complex allocations.