Cody Smith is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC in Lexington, KY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and IronGuide LLC. Meridian Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, delivering IPS-driven, tailored advice across a range of investment strategies.

Shawn Defoe is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Integrity Financial, LLC for 16 years. He is also an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies. Meridian Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate/business clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a network model with both employee and independent contractor advisors.

Peter Mcfarland is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2013 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in race horse ownership and racing. Meridian Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Jeremy Chase is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a racehorse owner. Meridian Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with a tailored investment approach.

Robert May is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Trent Capital Management for 35 years before joining his current firm in 2025. Jaffe Tilchin Investment Partners serves both individual and institutional clients, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and institutional consulting services. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management, private placement due diligence, and operates a pooled investment vehicle with performance-based fees.

Jason Veinot is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent and serves as president of Veinot & Associates, Inc., a firm involved in the sale and service of fixed insurance products. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting with a range of implementation options tailored to client objectives.

Susan Potter is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within various Truist and BB&T entities since 2010. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including asset allocation, investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Christopher Brasher is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning in Lexington, KY, where he has worked since 2014. He has eight years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and oversees an e-commerce business operating on the Walmart platform. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment approach with an emphasis on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of supplemental investment options and affiliated non-investment businesses such as an affiliated law firm and trust company.

Daniel McGowan is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Versailles, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vacation rental condo in Smyrna Beach, Florida. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC and third parties.

Kyle Kinzig is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2011 and FIFTH THIRD BANK since 2010. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Travis Christian is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2024, following five years at Fifth Third Bank and nine years at Joseph A Bank. Fifth Third Securities 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 combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Lawrence Bender Jr. is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Truist Investment Services and BB&T Securities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting, supported by AI-enabled research tools and inter-affiliate integration to deliver its services.

Ryan Butler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Lexington, KY. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2026, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2020, and previously held positions at Zyla Life Sciences, Benco Dental Company, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial non-discretionary asset base, working with diverse clients including defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate entities.

Rowena Ruff is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and Traditional Bank. She is involved with Cadence Investments, LLC, a business entity established for tax purposes. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines a network model of independent advisory representatives with access to brokerage services through LPL Financial and advanced technology platforms for portfolio management and estate planning.

Anthony Pooler is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Lexington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2024. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary portfolios, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms, managing approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management.

David Claytor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, having joined both firms in 2022. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Northern Kentucky University. 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 with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, and it operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Christian Erickson is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Advisor Alliance since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Independent Financial Partners and fourteen years at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of a vacation home in Sun Valley, Idaho. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a network model with independent representatives and leverages technology platforms to deliver integrated portfolio management and estate planning services.

David Mc Iver is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in Lexington, KY, with two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The UPS Store in a customer service capacity, including as a Notary Public. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate and business clients, retirement plan sponsors and participants, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation and investment policy analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, utilizing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by third-party platforms and AI-enhanced research.

James Cooper is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Richmond, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2010 and with Fifth Third since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper manages a rental property business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and integrates municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, employing a platform that includes direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Christian Erickson is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial for six years and has experience with MB2 Raceway Lexington and the University of Kentucky. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model with a broad range of portfolio management strategies and utilizes technology platforms to enhance client services.