Robin Lawson is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for 26 years. Lawson is also the president of Financial Solutions Inc and serves as a board member of the Crossroads Pregnancy Resource Center, a nonprofit organization supporting women and children affected by unplanned pregnancies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Kristin Rowan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2004 to 2026. Rowan holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Louisville, KY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Courtney Yartz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a business that flips residential properties. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kristen Daugherty is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Kentucky Securities Corporation and Eye Level Films. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patrick Cooper II is a CFP® with 41 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with OSAIC since 1997 and previously worked at Financial Services Center from 1988 to 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of his local homeowners association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms.

Gavin Mc Larty is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he held various roles at the University of Southern Indiana, Kroger, and Oldham County High School. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services with a focus on manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and ongoing investment research.

Kaiz Freeman is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He has multiple years of experience in the financial services sector, holding various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Planning Specialist at Northwestern Mutual, and Territory Consultant at Jefferson National. Mr. Freeman attained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation in 2019. His professional focus is on helping individuals understand their financial situations and building long-term relationships to support their financial security. Outside of his professional career, Mr. Freeman has interests that include football, golf, hiking, military service, motorcycles, and traveling.

Blake Wetzel is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with experience spanning several roles since 2019, including seven years at Kroger and positions within Baird and ECP Business Capital. He has been with Baird since 2025. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet diverse client goals and risk tolerances.

Clark King is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for eight years before joining Robert Baird & Co. in 2019. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals—including high net worth clients—as well as corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of advisory services supported by internal research, manager selection, and advanced tools including artificial intelligence.

Katherine Kicklighter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hilliard Lyons for 14 years before joining Ameriprise Financial Services in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing family land ownership through LLCs established with her siblings. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Nicholas Weyrens is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Louisville, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recent experience at Clearpath Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked in roles related to Sojourn Church and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Braxton Day is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides personalized financial planning services, collaborating with clients to clarify financial goals, understand their overall financial situations, and implement tailored investment strategies aimed at maximizing assets and supporting long-term success. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Braxton holds Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations. He has earned professional designations including the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials reflect his knowledge in retirement planning, fiduciary best practices for plan sponsors, and plan governance. He holds a bachelor's degree in Marketing with a minor in Business from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. Braxton resides in Louisville, Kentucky, where he participates in sports such as tennis, pickleball, and golf.

Jonathan Henson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Robert Baird & Co. in 2024 and has prior experience at Republic Bank & Trust Company. His background includes several years as a full-time student. 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, and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and portfolio management services.

Zachary Bebout is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Crowe LLP, and the University of Kentucky. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Kimberly Jordan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with Raymond James since 2012 and serves as Vice President and Branch Manager at Stock Yards Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Paul Oberst is a financial advisor with Merrill in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Oberst serves as a joint trustee of the Oberst Gift Trust, a financial planning instrument. Merrill, along 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 a range of individuals and institutions.

Ricky Crabtree is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 31 years of experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joseph Schmeing is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stock Yards Bank & Trust, Raymond James Financial, FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, and Morgan Keegan & Company. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and use of advanced tools such as artificial intelligence.

Brandon Luttrell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Philip Meisel III is a CFA® charterholder based in Louisville, KY, with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1987. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to deliver investment analysis and allocation guidance based on forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.