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.

John Duffin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with several related firms, including Heritage Advisory Group and Ameritas Life Insurance, and has operated Duffin Financial & Insurance Brokerage, Inc. since 2004. Duffin also serves as an agent for United Health Care, focusing on Medicare-related products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory using a range of investment vehicles and program platforms.

Andrew Miller is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2020 and previously operated Miller Financial Management for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a passive owner of a medical consulting business. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure while offering institutional and retirement plan services through a large national platform.

Avshalom Gad is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2007. His career includes longstanding roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company beginning in 2003, as well as a brief tenure at Ameriprise. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm focuses on tailoring solutions to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Bryan Donaugh is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC and has worked previously at firms including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Alight Financial Solutions LLC, and Valic Financial Advisors. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary portfolio construction developed with Morningstar Investment Management.

Courtney Miller is a financial advisor at SPC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Miller's Elite LLC, Parkland Securities, and various nonprofit organizations such as ITOWN Ministries and the Indiana Alliance of YMCA's. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice typically delivered at the individual advisor level.

Hilary Bogard is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Cetera and Avantax firms since 2024. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm also offers tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services through a third-party provider, utilizing a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

James Willard is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Indianapolis, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches the boys' golf team at Fall Creek Junior High. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers with advisor-managed strategies, supported by features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

Steven Smith is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Delaware Life and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through programs that offer managed and non-discretionary portfolio advice, relying on Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and ongoing oversight.

Alexis Gadient is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Greenfield, IN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and at FIFTH THIRD BANK since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Thomas Waterway is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC, Lantern Global Advisors, and Pentera Group Inc. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions, utilizing a fiduciary-based advisory model and a range of investment strategies.

Amanda Schreeg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fishers, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, she worked at Scout & Cellar as a wine consultant and held positions at First Business Bank and NextGear Capital. Outside of finance, she has experience as a wine consultant for Scout & Cellar. 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Scott Gamble is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Sertoma Club of East Indianapolis and acts as the Charter Organizational Representative for a Boy Scout Troop sponsored by the club. 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 strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Hayden Moran is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Moran has worked in various positions outside finance, including service roles at Purdue University and Green Bean Delivery. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Erin Layton is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Edward Jones in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 11 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is registered as a distributor for Advocare, a health company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide. The firm offers a range of managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dustin Mendenhall is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fishers, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Planning Partners, Edward Jones, Southbridge, and Vertical Wealth. He is involved with S.A.M. Investment Group LLC, an entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across advisory and brokerage platforms.

Rachel Hubbard is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, Robert W Baird, and Fifth Third Bank. 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 large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Rogers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Indianapolis, IN, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Sims is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Fishers, IN, holding Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and two years at Covance. Outside of his advisory role, Sims serves as an officer for Stopbeefinradio, a music platform where he posts music and videos for major and independent artists. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.