John Shellenberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent seven years at CSS Distribution Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Stephanie Hughes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. 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. The firm’s approach includes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Phillip Gross is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in St. Matthews, a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky. He provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals, helping them navigate areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Phillip emphasizes working closely with each client to develop flexible financial strategies that respond to changing market conditions. A Louisville native, Phillip graduated from St. Xavier High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, graduating Cum Laude. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards in financial advising. Phillip is dedicated to serving clients both locally and nationally, applying his experience to help them pursue their long-term financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Phillip enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and caring for his dog, Óscar. He is also involved in community volunteer activities, aligning with Merrill’s tradition of local participation.

Antonio Palazzo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Ruth's Chris Steak House and Bellarmine University from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Patricia Denny is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Louisville, KY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2007 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Patrick Fleming is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jeffersonville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Fleming is also involved in a separate business as a landlord through JNC Fleming LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Kurt Kraft Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Saint Mary's of the Annunciation Catholic Parish. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Matthew Ricke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in New Albany, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Massmutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and operating Ricke & Associates. He is also a managing partner at 3R Wealth, LLC, where he runs a financial practice. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Brent Carlton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and research-supported portfolio management.

Lewis Zwiebel III is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2011. The DDK Group, where he works, is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice and serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored consulting and portfolio services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including traditional and non-traditional allocations, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its wealth management capabilities.

Philip Mc Cauley IV is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Morgan Stanley since 2017, he worked at Guggenheim Partners from 2013 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Imran Aslam is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously operated a private law practice for ten years. Outside of advising, he was co-owner of a commercial real estate office space business that is currently being dissolved. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary management and separately managed accounts.

Michael Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he owns rental real estate managed by a property manager since 1993. Raymond James & Associates 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, institutions, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Switzer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Board at Big Spring Country Club in Louisville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside broad retail and institutional investment offerings.

James Shafferman III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital One Advisors, LLC and Capital One Investing, LLC from 2016 to 2018 before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide. 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.

Kenneth Baize is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Capital Management Inc., American Equity Investment Corporation, Highview Neighborhood Advisory Group, Waddell & Reed Inc., and various insurance carriers. Baize also works as an agent for multiple insurance-related businesses and provides sales representation for legal services related to estate planning. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Christopher Gowers is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, previously spending time at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder of STACKS LLC and STACKS Mobile LLC, companies focused on mobile application development and business strategy. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and other institutional clients. The group offers tailored investment strategies and a range of portfolio and consulting services, including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.

Michelle Oneal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith for 22 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for River City Turners Gymnastics, a youth-focused organization in Louisville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support client financial plans.

Glenn Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Taylor is a musician and works as a vendor and referee at sporting events on a part-time basis. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jeffrey Sandknop is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2002 and 2005, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Barnabas Care Ministry, a nonprofit organization assisting individuals facing various challenges. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, with centralized operational and supervisory structures supporting a large client base.