Ross Demmerle is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 20 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The team offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

David Bates IV is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Louisville, KY, bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005 and is involved in a family cattle business alongside his advisory work. Bates also serves on the board of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and plays guitar and mandolin in an acoustic band. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a collaborative approach involving centralized analysis and non-discretionary implementation.

Jason Magar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Louisville, KY, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Securities America, Inc. for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as COO of GivApp LLC, a software and technology company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Michael Joksimovic is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes previous roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities Inc. He serves as a board member of the Elizabeth L Joksimovic Foundation and owns BlueCap Financial LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Grant Corley is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Louisville, KY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2021, he worked at Jackson National Life Distributors LLC from 2011 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Corley serves as a board member for the Hurstbourne Green Council of Co-Owners and holds ownership and leadership positions in financial services-related corporations. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Giesler is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits, Golf Headquarters, and the University of Southern Indiana. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, supported by ongoing manager selection, internal research, and a mix of active investment strategies.

Logan Alderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Total Quality Logistics, Truist Financial, Rick Hendrick's BMW, and Franklin Bank and Trust. 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 wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Estes is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 46 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing internal research, manager selection, and technology tools including artificial intelligence in client advice.

Tersia Stroupe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Christopher Scanlan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2013, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Dewitt Ivins is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, following a 27-year tenure at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and brokerage services, supported by internal research and ongoing manager oversight.

Christopher Mcrae is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various divisions within Raymond James since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mcrae serves on the Tennis Committee board at Big Spring Country Club and is an owner and financial advisor at Clearpath Financial LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary consulting approaches supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized offerings, including a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory program and municipal advisory services.

Emir Avdagic is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Kroger Co. and involvement with the WKU Center for Financial Success and A&E Lawn Care. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services, combining internal research and advanced tools to support client advice.

Angela Higgins is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Hilliard Lyons, where she worked from 1997 to 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as an instructor with Pure Barr LLC and SoIN Flow LLC. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations through a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm combines model-traded strategies, tax management, and ongoing manager oversight, and it reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 31, 2025.

Wallace Hicks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024. 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 using firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Curtis Esarey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Indiana Gear Up and Greater Clark County Schools. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Curren Khadey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was associated with Moneyline Wealth Management and has held roles in various organizations including Kentucky Refugee Ministries and Bluegrass Lending. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Robert Phelps is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and 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 planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Aidan Smith is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual Insurance and Daviess County Public Schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary capital market research and institutional trading capabilities into its wealth management services.

Melisa Gulley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously held roles at Cornerstone Engineering, MCM CPA's & Advisors, and was self-employed. Outside of financial advising, she is co-owner of Gulley Painting, LLC, a painting business she has been involved with since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network, as well as affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.