Kenneth Akers is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience at Merrill and specializes in working with high net worth families as well as institutional investors. Kenneth obtained his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2006. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, services for defined benefit plans, employee financial health, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Kenneth provides personalized wealth management strategies tailored to his clients' long-term goals. Kenneth is actively involved in community organizations, including First Baptist Athletics, Indiana University - Executive Council Alumni Association, Paul Loggan Foundation, Tatum Parker Project, and Washington Township Schools Foundation. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, golfing, painting, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Jordan Blackwell is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Indianapolis, IN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2025, he worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2017 to 2025. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that delivers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning engagements and offers specialized programs including divorce planning, estate settlement, and employer-sponsored planning.

Clayton Walters is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Bank since 2019 and was previously with City Securities Corporation from 2001 to 2016. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients' risk profiles using a combination of in-house and external managers.

April Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Indianapolis, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Financial Center First Credit Union, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing a diverse set of investment strategies and technology tools.

Veronica Foote is a Senior Financial Advisor with decades of experience in wealth management, currently serving at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in a variety of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Working closely with clients, Veronica develops personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals and the dynamic conditions of today's market. With more than 30 years of financial experience, Veronica began her career in banking and has since expanded her expertise in planning, investing advisory, and administrative roles. She holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, along with credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her bachelor's degree from Purdue University. Beyond her professional work, Veronica contributes to the community through her involvement with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Association North Group, where she serves as a board member. She balances her career with personal interests such as boating, gardening, music, painting, writing, yoga, and spending time with her family.

Rosalia Hancock is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co. since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Anna Ferguson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Charles and Anna Ferguson LLC, which manages real estate and farmland for lease. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Its advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team.

Christopher Adams is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He leverages insights from Merrill and resources from Bank of America to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. Christopher's expertise spans various areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. He holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University. Beyond his professional work, Christopher participates in community service through volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, boating, football, music, skiing, and traveling.

Santiago Rios III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Carmel, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Ball is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Bsh Financial and is also involved with LGL Investment Partners, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brandon Emkes is a financial advisor with Merrill in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Incorporated since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management teams.

Robert Lane is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and several other firms. He also serves in an advisory capacity at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Indianapolis, acting as a liaison between the Parish Business Office and parishioners. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Elliott Moore is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Corporate Valuation Consulting, LLC for five years. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services.

Lebbeus Woods is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Indianapolis, IN. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Virginia Merkel is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group from 1998 to 2003. Merkel is based in Indianapolis, IN. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates at scale, managing roughly $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Delane Sayler is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Thrivent since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the school board of Zion Lutheran School, where he participates in governance and budget planning. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based financial analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate service delivery.

Cole Boyd is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held prior positions at OneAmerica Financial, Robert W Baird, Crane Credit Union, Our Community Bank, Cook Inc., and Owen Valley High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Demetrios Geroulis is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading the Geroulis, Foote, and Associates team in Indianapolis, Indiana. Since 2001, he has worked with individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives to develop wealth management strategies tailored to their investment and retirement planning needs. His approach focuses on building enduring client relationships based on trust and providing personalized financial and investment advice to help clients pursue both short- and long-term financial goals. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Demetrios earned his high school diploma from Center Grove High School and a bachelor's degree from Indiana University. Fluent in English and Greek, he participates in professional and community organizations such as the Amberleigh Place Homeowners Association and the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), and volunteers with Brebeuf Jesuit College Preparatory High School and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. Outside of his professional work, Demetrios enjoys basketball, boating, camping, cooking, fishing, football, hiking, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Carrie, and their two children, Alex and Elena, in Fishers, Indiana.

Francine Jacoby is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. Her career includes over three decades with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She serves as a board member for the Indianapolis Zoo, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated non-securities services.

Scott Medalen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carmel, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2007. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.