Hayden Hass is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation. He has been in the industry since 2024, with prior experience at Corvus Capital LLC and other roles outside finance including positions at UPS, Chipotle, and involvement with U.S. Soccer. He is also affiliated with the University of Dayton. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research and model portfolios.

Julie Occhiato is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and DCCS LLC. She is based in Louisville, KY. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Rachel Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple Morgan Stanley entities since 2007 and has been associated with the University of Louisville since 2002. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Christian Stewart is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and various educational institutions. Stewart also serves in the United States Army Reserves. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, integrating strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Heather Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Thompson serves on the board of Free the Innocent, Inc., a humanitarian organization based in Louisville, KY. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Max Guenther is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of advising, Guenther is the owner of MTG Capital, an LLC involved in owning real estate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Tracy Harper is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, bringing 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2019 to 2021 and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2005, including her current tenure starting in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs focused on tailored financial planning and wealth management. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory processes but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Robert Allison Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and ten years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed and with various insurance carriers at W&R Insurance Agencies from 2016 to 2021. He is also active as an insurance agent affiliated with multiple insurance carriers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, 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 from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Suzanne Shearer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Donald Hook II is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. for 15 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers at the White Flag Homeless Shelter and serves as Vice President on the council of St. Marks UCC Church. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, including third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Melissa Eskridge is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for over a decade at Craig Johnson Dental Care. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Daron Van Vactor is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC before joining Robert Baird in 2019. Van Vactor serves as a board member and participates on the investment committee of the Speed Art Museum. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Holly Kiper is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014 and owns Kiper Wealth Advisors, a sole proprietorship that provides insurance quotes and services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment tools and third-party platforms to create tailored portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Douglas Johnson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of PENIWINKEL SPRING LLC, an investment-related business based in Albany, KY. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Laughlin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial Services, and First Savings Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Robert Cregor is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked for six years at Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Waterfront Botanical Gardens, where he participates in overseeing the organization's financial health and planning. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by in-house research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Thomas Harvey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2020. Prior to this, he was employed at ADP Broker Dealer Inc, Adp LLC, Meridian Technologies, and NTT DATA Consulting Inc. Harvey is also a co-owner of OPM Earnings Inc, where he manages his Ameriprise advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides clients with comprehensive recommendations focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Zachary Stuck is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) affiliated with Morgan Stanley, with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Securities, GWFS Equities, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in an event planning company, Chloe's Wedding Concepts, LLC, and in Stuck & Company LLC, a business involved in real estate and other activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with various investment and private fund relationships.

Jimmy Johnson is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Stock Yards Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and TIAA-CREF. Johnson serves as a volunteer subcommittee member for the nonprofit Kentuckiana Friends of V, assisting with finance-related tasks. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Melissa East is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, where she has worked since 2012, accumulating 16 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.