Lisa Lacayo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for ten years before joining Ameriprise. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Hamm is a CFP® and Series 66–registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Indianapolis, IN, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Thompson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Indianapolis, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014 and also works with City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Thompson serves on the board of the Indy Sports Foundation and acts as a sports broadcaster for Indiana University football on ESPN Radio. He is also a director of the Sigma Nu White Star Education Endowment and coaches high school football at Guerin Catholic High School. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm offers customizable advisory programs and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers, providing options for tax management, rebalancing, and responsible investing.

Blake Dicken is a CFP® professional affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors in Indianapolis, IN, with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Savant Wealth Management and Citizens Energy Group. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and divorce planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jason Spilbeler is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in Indianapolis, IN. He serves as Treasurer and chairs the Finance Committee on the Board of Trustees for the Indianapolis Zoo and is a member of the Investment Committee for Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana Foundation. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting within a non-discretionary framework.

Pushpak Peddi is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Austin Green is a financial advisor based in Indianapolis, IN, currently with Morgan Stanley. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Home Bank and Meijer, and spent seven years with the Center Grove School System. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools as part of its financial planning process.

Matthew Crispin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee for the Indiana High School Athletic Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

David Gruesser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Joseph Olexa is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he was affiliated with Indiana University for four years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Matthew Lerch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera and First Merchants Bank. Outside of finance, he operates Lerch Lawncare, a lawn care business he has managed since 2015. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with a range of investment strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Georganne Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets from 2001 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and specialized groups. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Steve Spelde is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. He is also the owner of Steve Spelde Financial LLC for tax reporting purposes. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Edward Villanyi is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, Villanyi serves as a board member of the Geist Lake Coalition, coordinating education and stewardship activities for the lake. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James Ruthrauff is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has contributed over 30 years of experience supporting accomplished families. His work focuses on simplifying and coordinating complex financial lives, helping clients make informed decisions during key opportunities and transitions, and ensuring that wealth management supports both long-term goals and current lifestyles. Through Kahn, Ruthrauff & Associates, he collaborates with a dedicated team and works alongside CPAs, attorneys, and other advisors to provide integrated and thorough planning. Mr. Ruthrauff specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master's Degree from the University of Florida. He is a member of the Economic Club of Michiana and has completed additional coursework at Yale University related to asset allocation, ethics, and investment management. Outside of his professional activities, James resides in Granger with his wife Jeannie. He is involved in the South Bend community, participating in cultural arts and supporting local charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. His personal interests include biking, boating, skiing, tournament waterskiing, cycling, golf, CrossFit, and playing guitar.

Austin Krutzsch is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Indianapolis, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2015. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of planning programs, including divorce and estate-settlement planning, and conducts educational seminars.

Jamie Engle is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Uvest Financial Services Group. She is based in Indianapolis, IN. Cetera Investment Advisers is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and access to third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial arrangements.

William Powers is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a wide range of financial planning topics, with clients able to integrate planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ryan Gravelin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Indianapolis, Indiana. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience, all with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Darrin Ottinger is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leads a team focused on assisting clients with comprehensive wealth management, including financial, retirement, trust, and estate planning. With 33 years of experience in the wealth management business, Darrin and his team uphold Merrill’s fiduciary responsibility to prioritize client interests. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Darrin earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University and a High School Diploma from Frankfort High School. He is also committed to community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations in alignment with Merrill’s tradition of service.