Michael Gauss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020, following a 23-year tenure at Royal Alliance Associates and over 26 years at Financial Services Center. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Chris Meriwether is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Rachel Cappola is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Riverbend/Securities America Inc/Osaic. Outside of finance, she has been involved with several business ventures and organizations, including JL Hufford Coffee & Tea Company and Indiana University Southeast. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Bullock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual goals and preferences. He works collaboratively with clients to build, implement, monitor, and adjust their financial plans as their situations evolve, helping them anticipate common retirement challenges. His practice is supported by the resources and tools available through Fidelity, enabling him to provide a consistent and trustworthy client experience. John has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Client Management Representative, Portfolio Specialist, and Senior Portfolio Specialist before assuming his current position. This extensive experience has provided him with a broad understanding of portfolio management and client service within the financial industry.

Ivy Ip is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience and a Series 66 credential. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, she worked at Citadel for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she sells clothing and beauty products through online apps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its process.

Ruthanna Goodman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial for 12 years and Park Community Credit Union for 9 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matt Kuerzi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. He serves on the investment committee of the Ursuline Society and Academy of Education, a charitable nonprofit based in Louisville, Kentucky. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Robert Allison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers within W&R Insurance Agencies for 27 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Jodie Parsons is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Aloysius Willett is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, following a long tenure at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. He also serves as an executor and trustee for his parents' estate. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio management services through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, covering a wide range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Chad Perkins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at SPC and Parkland Securities, LLC from 2016 to 2024 and has been self-employed since 2002. He is also involved with Corvus Capital, a business engaged in non-variable insurance activities. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Eric Vegh is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and concurrently at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2009. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and a variety of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Tracy Knopp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process relies on structured discovery conversations and approved tools, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Burdette Park is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a farm in Kentucky where he raises beef cattle and hay. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and institutional consulting services, with noted expertise in public finance and municipal work.

Douglass Donaldson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he has partial ownership in 3D Ventures, LLC, a non-investment business based in Louisville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside investment modeling to support client strategies.

Christopher Hass is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Parkland Securities and SPC, where he worked for 10 and 20 years, respectively. He is involved in an investment club called Louisville Money Makers. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Joseph Hamilton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co. and JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients through various advisory programs.

Matthew Erxleben is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Southeast Christian Church for eleven years. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a guest speaker and preacher at Christian camps and churches in Indiana and Missouri. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national advisor and branch network.

Maynard Hopper is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he pursues writing as a hobby and is developing various self-publishing projects including blogging, YouTube content, and subscription-based offerings. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, serving both retail and institutional clients, including work in public finance and municipal sectors.

Daniel Shepard is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a golf coach at Floyd Central High School, managing practices and tournaments for the golf team. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.