Melisa Gulley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she held roles at Cornerstone Engineering, Inc. and MCM CPA's & Advisors, and has been co-owner of Gulley Painting, LLC since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Almerine Stout III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his financial career, he teaches beginner ballroom dance lessons at Kim's Dance Studio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

John Spinetto is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC and DPL Financial Partners, along with various engagements at Indiana University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team using a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools alongside personalized advisor input.

Aubrey King is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Hilliard Lyons for six years. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies from traditional equity and fixed-income to more complex and non-traditional investments.

Michael Durham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent four years with Ameriprise. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining extensive advisory services with a broad range of financial products and partnerships.

Michael Simpson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for the Jeffersontown Police Department and the Louisville Metro Police Department. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a custom woodworking business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individuals and institutions, with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Todd Davidson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of A&L Investments LLC, a business that manages a single-family rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Amanda Caffee is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Louisville, KY with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a paraplanner and client services assistant for Heick, Hester, Smith & Associates LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation analysis, adaptive withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, operating within a product ecosystem influenced by affiliated investment options and distribution arrangements.

Joshua Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Purdue Federal Credit Union and has a varied background including roles at Potts Construction, Purdue University, Walmart Corporation, and Señor Tacos. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and various institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment portfolios and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Patrick Strehl is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Strehl Investment Corporation. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which supports asset allocation and financial planning analyses used to guide client decisions.

Melissa Mc Hagan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Chittick Insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to tailor advice.

Mark Hainer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO for RuffleGirl INC, an online retail company. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes proprietary asset allocation and planning methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Amy Winstead is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Stifel in Louisville, KY, where she has worked since 2007. She has 26 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns No Scraps Left Behind LLC, a business focused on cleaning, repairing, buying, and selling vintage sewing machines, and has served as a poll worker and election officer for the Jefferson County Clerk's Office. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide investment analysis and asset allocation.

Cheryl Burress is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, US Bank, and various insurance carriers. Outside of her advisory work, she is also affiliated with Heick, Hester Smith & Associates, LLC as a financial advisor on a limited basis. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

David Maultsby is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Louisville, KY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2014 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in selling home security and automation products as well as loan products through affiliates of his firm. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by trade execution and custody services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Andrew Southworth is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Thurston Springer Advisors, Thurston Springer Financial, KPP Advisory Services LLC, and LPL Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Paul Fetter Sr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005 and also serves as president of CTA Services, Inc., a CPA enrolled agent firm providing tax preparation and accounting services. Additionally, he works as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, delivering solutions tailored to client objectives across multiple platform arrangements.

Yash Ghiya is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Chicago, IL, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Inflection Advisors Inc., and Shaip.ai. Outside of finance, he writes blogs and brochures for Mediscribes, Inc., a medical transcription company. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm offers a range of services including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Sydney Marquette is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, Sydney has held roles at Blue & Co., LLC, and has been involved with Strong Hold Productions, LLC. Outside of finance, Sydney has experience working with the Newman Center/Holy Spirit Parish and the Upper Highlands Swim Club. Sydney is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and tax-managed investment strategies, supported by internal research and a mix of discretionary and model-traded solutions.

Carl Heesemann is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019, with prior experience at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. 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 tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of investment strategies including traditional and non-traditional allocations.