Megan Layton is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Indianapolis, IN. She has worked with Charles Schwab since 2019, including roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc and previously at Equitable Advisors LLC. Outside of financial advising, she has held positions with local organizations such as Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investments, with clients retaining final trading decisions and SWAI conducting annual account reviews.

Francis Woods IV is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Ameritas entities since 2009 and has worked with National Financial Group since 1998. Woods is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Daniel Meiklejohn is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025 and previously spent one year at Spectrum Wealth Management, along with nine years at Ice Miller LLP. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party managers, and a range of strategies including public equities, fixed income, alternatives, and options-based overlays.

Brian Short is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Spectrum Wealth Management, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and TD Ameritrade. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a broad range of portfolio strategies, supported by an extensive network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Brandon Kohnen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Nylife Securities LLC since 2011 and New York Life Insurance Company from 2011 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Kohnen is an ordained minister in Arizona and officiates weddings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Oksana Poznakhovska is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services and Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC. She has been with Sanctuary Advisors and related entities since 2022. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, through a network of more than 400 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a range of investment approaches and acts as a fiduciary when a written agreement is in place.

Mitchell Mahoney is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Indianapolis, IN, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include several positions within Charles Schwab and Fidelity Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers services such as annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Daniel O'Sullivan is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Zionsville, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Bradley Wethington is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021 and was previously with SIHO Insurance Services for 12 years. Wethington serves on the Indiana Board of Directors for NAIFA. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and business consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party managers, supporting various account types and lending solutions.

Steven Tozer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Carmel, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities, LLC, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and partnerships with National Financial Services and Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Matthew Ulsas is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2023, following a 29-year tenure at Windsor Wealth Management. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, employing a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and risk management tools. The firm offers a range of specialized services through affiliated entities, including private fund platforms and trust services.

Brent Walker is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2024, he worked for Wealthpoint Advisors, LLC for 15 years. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies ranging from core-satellite and index allocations to specialized approaches such as Buffered Equity ETFs and options-based overlays, and it operates several affiliated businesses including a broker-dealer and a tax/accounting practice.

Matthew Akers is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and has previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, CUNA Mutual Group, and LPL Financial. Akers is also a licensed insurance agent through Golden Reserve, LLC, where he is involved in commissionable insurance and annuity sales. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation for employees. The firm utilizes approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, with a focus on mutual funds and ETFs, annual rebalancing, and algorithm-based risk assessment.

Tyrone Rivers is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Indianapolis, IN. He has held roles at several firms, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, Rivers writes a blog on American culture covering topics such as social interactions and the meaning of life. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services like annual financial reviews and investment recommendations through Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Brian Pingatore is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC, and Tdameritrade, Inc. Focus Partners Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, family office, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach and offers a broad suite of wealth management services alongside an extensive network of affiliated service companies and product relationships.

Michael Keppler is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2000. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across a range of asset types. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem using standard asset allocation models and research tools, with advisors recommending investments while clients retain final trading decisions.

Joshua Gilbert is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Indianapolis, IN. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Valeo Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across multiple asset classes using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Zoe Woods is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameritas Investment Company, LLC since 2021 and National Financial Group since 2022. Prior to her advisory career, she was employed at the University of Dayton and Carmel High School. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment solutions and maintains co-advisory and managed model programs integrated with its affiliated broker-dealer and institutional services.

Thomas Gray is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a member of the six-advisor team at C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management in Indianapolis, where he has worked since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management offers asset management, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individuals, households, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $187 million in assets, focusing on long-term, diversified portfolios aligned with client risk tolerance and using methods based on modern portfolio theory and behavioral economics.

Scott Mickey is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients often connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.