Frank Thompson Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board, Finance Committee, and Investment Committee of the Al J. Schneider Company, a hospitality business in Louisville. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual 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 a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and analyses.

Robert Elliott is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in family-related oil and gas businesses through trusts established in 1988 and 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and institutional solutions.

Kenneth Herrington III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to support client outcomes.

Michael Kiper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Parkland Securities, LLC for 11 years. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Kiper Wealth Advisors, a sole proprietorship that sells various lines of insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage a wide range of investment portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Bryan Hash is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Louisville, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for USTA Kentucky for nine years. 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 solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Marguerite Rowland is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry for 35 years and joined Merrill Lynch in 2012. Throughout her career, she has worked with both institutional and individual clients, providing investing advice, portfolio creation, and financial goal setting. Marguerite's expertise includes corporate services for executives, managing equity and fixed-income portfolios, investment research, insurance, estate planning, family trust services, and long-term care. Marguerite earned a Bachelor's Degree from Centre College. She holds several professional designations including Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and their dog. Marguerite and her husband have three children and one grandchild. She dedicates time to community involvement, supporting organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, Association of the Louisville Orchestra, Buckhorn Children's Foundation, and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. In her spare time, Marguerite enjoys reading, hiking, boating, traveling, and needlepoint.

Jerry Davis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2020. His prior work includes extensive tenure at First Allied Advisory Services and NEXT Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, Davis is involved in insurance and tax preparation businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of model portfolios and third-party managers.

Katelyn Bronger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at PNC Investments from 2016 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Donald Hunter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Augsburg College and is President of the CFA Society of Louisville. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored retirement income planning utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Gregory Middleton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Middleton Properties, LLC, a rental real estate business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Sarah Diffenderfer is a financial advisor at Osaic with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. in Louisville, KY. Diffenderfer also operates MainStreet Wealth Management, LLC, where she focuses on variable annuities and occasionally provides life insurance quotes. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing advanced asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Xinyi Xia is a Senior Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. She provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to align with clients' individual financial goals and evolving market conditions. Xinyi’s expertise covers a range of client focus areas including college and education planning, family wealth management, legacy and philanthropic planning, retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and wealth strategies for women. Xinyi holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. She maintains professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she emphasizes a collaborative approach to financial planning, working closely with clients to develop strategies that support their long-term objectives. Outside of her professional role, Xinyi engages with community organizations through volunteer work and enjoys personal interests such as boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and yoga.

Amy Hanlin is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2020, following eight years at U.S. Bank. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Sherry Carrico is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliated entities since 2016, following a long tenure at Bank One/Chase Bank from 1993 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Smith is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and also maintains a role at J.J.B. Hilliard W.L. Lyons, LLC since 2013. 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, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers along with overlay services and various investment strategies.

Betty Thomas is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robert Baird & Co. since 2019 and previously spent several years at JJB Hilliard W.L. Lyons LLC. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Hannah Witt is a financial advisor at Stifel in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2020 and has prior work experience with Robert Half, Olin Brass, and Elite Built Homes. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals and institutional entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Lilli Whitlow is a Financial Advisor with Brennan, Dill & Associates at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Her career in wealth management was influenced by her close relationship with Mollie Brennan, an advisor at Brennan, Dill & Associates, which gave her an early appreciation for the impact that thoughtful financial guidance can have on individuals, families, and future generations. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Kentucky and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Lilli serves clients who often face complex decisions involving liquidity events, business transitions, retirement planning, wealth transfer, and long-term financial stewardship. Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Lilli emphasizes understanding what matters most to each client and collaborates with clients and their professional teams to develop personalized strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Her approach includes investment planning and broader conversations about family, legacy, and financial decision-making. She is a member of Southeast Christian Church. Outside of work, Lilli enjoys boating, cooking, interior decorating, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Jessica Miller is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at PNC Investments for two decades before joining Raymond James in 2024. 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 diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Heather Sparks is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2020. In her role, she prioritizes her clients' goals and objectives to help them achieve clarity and confidence in their financial futures. Heather aims to build trust with her clients to the extent that they feel comfortable referring their close family and friends to her. Her approach centers on aligning financial strategies with the specific needs of each client. Outside of her professional work, Heather is interested in family activities, spending time with pets, and reading.