Eric Sandknop is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Strategic Advisers, LLC, a Fidelity Investments company. His background includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Investments, Billings Law Firm, and Transylvania University. Strategic Advisers provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of advanced technologies such as AI and algorithmic methods in its investment process.

Kristian Buckler is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kevin Mc Carthy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked across JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Voices of Hope, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with substance use disorders. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and includes ESG considerations where applicable.

Sarah Clark is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, she worked for the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency from 2008 to 2024. 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 delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Valerie Marshall is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she collaborates with the team at Musgrave Dunn & Associates to provide tailored wealth management services. She employs her legal and financial expertise to assist clients in navigating their financial lives, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Valerie's approach centers on understanding clients' personal goals to develop customized financial strategies. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Valerie practiced law for over eleven years with a focus on estate and gift tax planning, estate administration, and estate litigation. She then transitioned to a role in private banking as a senior trust advisor, expanding her financial advisory skills. Her education includes a Bachelor's Degree from Vanderbilt University and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Kentucky. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Valerie is actively involved in community programs such as the Southland Christian Church Backpack Program and United Way of the Bluegrass. Outside of her professional and community activities, she enjoys gardening, knitting and crocheting, music, reading, running, spending time with her family, traveling, watching movies, and yoga.

Charles Chan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Avantax entities for over two decades prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Chan Tax & Financial Services, a tax preparation and accounting business, and is a licensed notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Will Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His current role is based in Lexington, KY. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative due diligence to support its recommendations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and broader derivatives capabilities.

Christopher Fogle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Our Ladys Rosary Makers for 11 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a network of over 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Carrington Conley is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Lexington, KY, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and held roles outside the financial sector at Sherwin Williams Paint Company and Buffalo Wild Wings. He is also an investor in Commonwealth Thoroughbreds LLC, which offers fractional racehorse ownership. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified model portfolios with a long-term orientation while serving approximately 477,000 clients.

Laurie Bisig is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has spent multiple periods at Wells Fargo Clearing, most recently since 2022. Her career includes a brief retirement between 2021 and 2022. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stephanie Lyttle is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Lexington, KY. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing office operations and bookkeeping through business ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering comprehensive, non-discretionary recommendation reports that integrate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Jonathan Millay is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Geraldine Gordon is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lexington, KY, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her financial advisory role, she authored a book and audio series on the Sistine Chapel, with proceeds benefiting the Achuar tribes of the Amazon rainforest, and she is developing a video series about Renaissance art that also supports this nonprofit. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations. The firm is a large institutional provider with a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Chad Bentley is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Lincoln Financial. Bentley is also the owner of Kentucky Insurance Group, where he is involved in various insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio programs. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Abner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Winchester, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a family-owned lodging business in Stanton, KY, involved in managing its paperwork. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products. The firm operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Robert Shorr is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2018, he worked at H and R Block of Georgetown for 18 years. He serves as a trustee for family trusts in Lexington. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Binz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Ameriprise. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, delivering advice primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives employing a range of investment strategies.

Kacey Gross is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Kacey worked at The Sherwin Williams Co, P.F. Changs, and Walgreens. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Noelle Evans is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Cetera Investment Services since 2019. Prior to that, she was associated with Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a registered practice operations coordinator for Triple Crown Financial, a Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets and serving over 800,000 clients.

David Demarest is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Lexington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Demarest is involved in real estate through his sole proprietorship providing consulting and billing services as well as his partnership in operating commercial real estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary 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.