Christopher Mccauley is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2022. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Strategic Tax Professionals, LLC, a tax preparation business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing a range of advisory programs, operational support, and investment management services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and customizable program structures while serving both retail and institutional clients.

Ann Davis is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at GWFS Equities, JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., and Fifth Third Securities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Elizabeth Drury is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. She has worked with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2019 and is also involved with Beck Financial Strategies. Outside of her advisory roles, she serves as an independent referral agent in real estate and is a commissioned insurance agent. J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and third-party manager platforms. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, model-based strategies, and digital advice to implement client solutions.

Michael Zahm is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Axa Advisors LLC. Zahm serves on the Board of Trustees for the Hamilton East Public Library, overseeing its administration and budget. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to deliver tailored investment solutions through a large network of advisors.

Shannon Jump is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Investments LLC in 2023, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2012 to 2023. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The offering uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to guide investment in approved mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Jason Buck is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at InterOcean Capital Group, LLC, InterOcean Capital, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs an investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and access to private and registered pooled vehicles.

Jack Pinkston is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Private Advisor Group, LLC and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Blue Trust, and Key Investment Services, among others. Outside of finance, he spent several years at Heritage Christian School and Taylor University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that includes discretionary and non-discretionary services, combining technology platforms and a range of investment strategies often implemented through third-party managers.

Jim Pinkston is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has worked with the firm since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Gimbal Financial LLC and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and offers a range of managed account solutions, including proprietary platforms and third-party managers.

Danielle Halliday is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Bankers Life Securities, and Bankers Life for seven years and is the owner of Janell Enterprises LLC, a weight loss coaching business. Halliday also serves on the board of directors for the Cure Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families in need. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that employs approved strategies managed by PNC or third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jeffrey Watson is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Planning Partners. He has held roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors during his career. Outside of advisory work, he operates a tax preparation business as a sole proprietor. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers.

Brian Libich is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, TD Ameritrade, Chase Investment Services, and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of advisory services using model portfolios and technology-enabled tools, with a focus on both non-discretionary and limited discretionary account management.

John Wood Jr. is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with over 41 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. He is also president and owner of Strategic Planning Group, Inc., a private entity facilitating securities and advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, and provides support in operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management.

Nikolas Schweitzer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Auburn Hills, MI. He provides financial advice and guidance to individuals, businesses, and private estates, working closely with clients and their other trusted advisors to address a variety of short- and long-term financial goals. Since joining Merrill in 2016, Nikolas has focused on a consultative approach, listening to clients’ financial situations, preferences, and goals to develop personalized strategies. His expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, liquidity management, and investment consulting for defined benefit and contribution plans. He utilizes the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to assist clients in pursuing income and growth objectives, current cash needs, and lending solutions. Nikolas holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus in Finance and a Master of Business Administration, both from Northwood University’s DeVos Graduate School. He is recognized as a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). During his time at Northwood University, he was a member of the collegiate football team for five years. In his personal time, Nikolas enjoys basketball, football, golfing, hiking, hunting, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Brian Kincanon is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at KeyBank and Key Investment Services in various capacities since 2016. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and utilizes a multi-provider platform with portfolio management and model-based advisory products, supported by KeyCorp affiliates for additional financial services.

Randall Kensinger is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is based in Fishers, Indiana. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach relies on Morningstar Investment Management to provide proprietary software and model portfolios, focusing on asset allocation and retirement planning guidance for a large, primarily non-discretionary client base.

Ann Waren is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, based in Fishers, IN. She has 11 years of industry experience, having worked with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. Additionally, she serves as a bank and trust officer at Principal Bank, supporting retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Amber Hoover is a Series 66 registered advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Lantern Global Advisors, SupplyKick Inc., and Sponsel CPA Group. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and provides access to various managed account solutions and third-party managers.

David Faulk is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Cumberland, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWFS Equities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant pastor and board member at Lawrence Apostolic Church and as pastor and chairman of the board of elders at New Life Church. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Benjamin Mart is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and was previously with Castle Wealth Advisors from 2016 to 2021. He is based in Indianapolis, IN. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach incorporating low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

John Wheeler IV is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2021 and previously worked at Castle Investment Advisory for eight years. Based in Indianapolis, IN, Wheeler’s background includes roles at both firms. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various specialized investment approaches and comprehensive retirement plan services.