Josef Hess Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1993. He holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and models to assist clients.

Jerry Mc Mullen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014, concurrently working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual and institutional clients.

Lisa Lacayo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for ten years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Hamm is a CFP® and Series 66–registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Indianapolis, IN, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Stout is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mooresville, Indiana, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TIAA, Voya Financial, Corebridge, and Valic Financial Advisors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated financial services.

Jason Spilbeler is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. He is based in Indianapolis, IN. Outside of his advisory role, Spilbeler serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair on the Board of Trustees for the Indianapolis Zoo and participates on the Investment Committee for the Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Foundation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support non-discretionary investment decisions.

Austin Green is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, holding a Series 66 license and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Home Bank, Meijer, and spent seven years with the Center Grove School System. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Matthew Crispin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee for the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

David Gruesser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has also been affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. He holds a Series 63 license. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers investment services through a combination of advisory and brokerage roles.

Joseph Olexa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he was affiliated with Indiana University for four years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Matthew Lerch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and First Merchants Bank before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Lerch Lawncare, a business he has managed since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by LPL Research and third-party providers.

Georganne Brown is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Edward Villanyi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Villanyi serves as a board member of the Geist Lake Coalition, coordinating education and stewardship activities for the lake. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

William Powers is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics, with clients able to integrate planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Daniel Woodhouse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and several securities licenses, with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and has been affiliated with Teachers Credit Union and Cuna Brokerage Services since 1999. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Darrin Ottinger is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leads a team focused on assisting clients with comprehensive wealth management, including financial, retirement, trust, and estate planning. With 33 years of experience in the wealth management business, Darrin and his team uphold Merrill’s fiduciary responsibility to prioritize client interests. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Darrin earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and a High School Diploma from Frankfort High School. He is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in alignment with Merrill’s tradition of service.

James Pike is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fishers, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the creator and manager of a mobile app business and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Linda Mulcahy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Prime Thyme Meals, a catering service specializing in small dinner parties and weekend events. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Brian Schuman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He advises High Net Worth and emerging High Net Worth clients, focusing on retirement income planning, portfolio development, liability management, tax minimization, and asset preservation. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian joined Merrill in 2007. Before that, he served as a Financial Advisor for Wachovia Securities for 10 years and worked for a decade as an associate at The Tom Lange Company. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Brian graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture Economics. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2019 through 2023. Brian resides in Carmel with his family and volunteers with Gleaners Food Bank.

John Cech is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2021 and previously spent 12 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.