John Shellenberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent seven years at CSS Distribution Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient investment options, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Kittell is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior firms include J.P. Morgan Securities and Commonwealth Capital Management, where he also serves as a financial advisor. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Matthew Williams is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Crestwood, KY. He has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at KentuckyOne Health/Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's Foundation. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteered at the merchandise tent for the Ironman Louisville 70.3 race in August 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and managed solutions. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated investment and trust services.

John Gordinier 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 with Robert Baird since 2019 and previously with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. since 1993. He serves as a trustee for a family trust, performing investment-related duties. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a variety of investment strategies and overlays, including discretionary management and access to traditional and non-traditional asset classes.

John Varga Jr. is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Kentucky and Saint Xavier High School. He 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 institutional clients. The group offers financial planning, portfolio management, and customized investment strategies using both in-house and third-party managers.

Stephanie Hughes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm’s approach includes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Christopher Burtch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Jeffersontown, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at Bamboo Health for seven years and Zirmed for four years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Benjamin Hoehler is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 19 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has previously been affiliated with Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofits, including Seed to Oaks, Portland Christian School, and Sojourn East, contributing to community and church organizations in Louisville, KY. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to create portfolios across multiple asset classes, managed on discretionary or non-discretionary terms.

Todd O’Neil is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 credential and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Todd Christian O’Neil, Inc., an entity formed to manage his Ameriprise practice. 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 recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Phillip Gross is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in St. Matthews, a suburb of Louisville, Kentucky. He provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' unique financial goals, helping them navigate areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Phillip emphasizes working closely with each client to develop flexible financial strategies that respond to changing market conditions. A Louisville native, Phillip graduated from St. Xavier High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, graduating Cum Laude. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his commitment to maintaining high standards in financial advising. Phillip is dedicated to serving clients both locally and nationally, applying his experience to help them pursue their long-term financial objectives. Outside of his professional work, Phillip enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf, and caring for his dog, Óscar. He is also involved in community volunteer activities, aligning with Merrill’s tradition of local participation.

Antonio Palazzo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Ruth's Chris Steak House and Bellarmine University from 2014 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Patricia Denny is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Louisville, KY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2007 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates on a large scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Patrick Fleming is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Jeffersonville, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Fleming is also involved in a separate business as a landlord through JNC Fleming LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment products.

Daniel Nellen Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger since 2006. His other business activities include involvement in life, long-term care, and fixed annuities insurance. 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 broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from various sources.

Steven Richardson Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Commonwealth Capital Management and Citizens Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, he is also an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement various portfolio strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Kurt Kraft Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Saint Mary's of the Annunciation Catholic Parish. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Matthew Ricke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in New Albany, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Massmutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and operating Ricke & Associates. He is also a managing partner at 3R Wealth, LLC, where he runs a financial practice. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations.

Brent Carlton is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Louisville, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Brent has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2012. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also provides institutional consulting and public finance services, combining investment advisory with municipal financing and banking capabilities.

George Edds is a financial advisor with Stifel in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Edds coaches volleyball at both the Christian Educational Consortium and Legacy Volleyball Club. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, which clients use to inform their decisions.

Lewis Zwiebel III is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2011. The DDK Group, where he works, is part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice and serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients with tailored consulting and portfolio services. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including traditional and non-traditional allocations, and provides municipal advisory and public finance services alongside its wealth management capabilities.