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 with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Free the Innocent, Inc., a humanitarian nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

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 having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers affiliated with W&R Insurance Agencies. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting diverse investment strategies and leveraging operational technology.

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 two years 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 more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

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 possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of PENIWINKEL SPRING LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

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.

Chase Porter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at BB&T Securities, BB&T Bank, and BB&T Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Adam Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in New Albany, IN, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has professional experience spanning roles at Edward Jones since 2021, as well as previous positions at companies including Enjoy Life Foods, Beta Hatch, and CSC Sugar. Outside of his advisory role, Miller serves as an ambassador for One Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce, acts as an education coordinator for BNI networking franchise, and leads a group at the St. Matthews Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over 23,700 financial advisors and approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers various advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.