Austin Stagman is a financial advisor at Bedel Financial Consulting Inc in Indianapolis, IN, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Bedel Financial Consulting since 2016. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Bedel Financial Consulting provides customized portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various investment strategies and operates as a fee-only registered investment adviser under a fiduciary standard.

Grant Nailor is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held positions at Aon, Ritz Charles, and Amazon, among others. Outside of financial services, his background includes work at golf courses and a bakery. Financial Plans & Strategies provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning tailored to client objectives, using diversified allocations and periodic portfolio supervision.

Kyle Harlemert is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Woodley Farra in Indianapolis, IN, where he has worked since 2005. He has 20 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in McLeay Enterprise, LLC, which manages rental properties. Woodley Farra provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions. The firm focuses on equity portfolios of larger-capitalization companies and offers named strategies such as the Core Value Portfolio and Dividend Portfolio, with investment decisions based on fundamental, quantitative, technical, and economic analyses.

Bradley Owens is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LJI Wealth Management, LLC since 2012. Owens holds life and health insurance licenses. LJI Wealth Management serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management services that include investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, with portfolios that may incorporate equities, fixed income, ETFs, and specialized approaches such as options and swing trading.

Tracy Colson is a financial advisor with Woodley Farra in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Woodley Farra in 2023, she worked at Goelzer Investment Management for seven years and at Campbell And Co CPAs for one year. Woodley Farra provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional mandates. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach focusing on equity portfolios of larger-cap companies and offers named strategies such as the Core Value Portfolio and Dividend Portfolio alongside fixed income solutions.

Tanner Boston is a financial advisor with Bookends Financial Planning in Indianapolis, IN. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working with Wetzel Investment Advisors, Inc. and Calamos Investments. Bookends Financial Planning serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, and corporate clients, managing approximately $288 million for around 500 clients through a six-person advisory team. The firm combines asset allocation with various analytical approaches and offers discretionary portfolio management, educational workshops, and publishes periodicals for its clients.

Amanda Black is a financial advisor at Capital Cities Investments with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Capital Cities in various capacities since 2006. Amanda serves on the boards of Hanover College and the Zionsville Education Foundation. Capital Cities Investments serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, modular financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes asset-allocation modeling with a combination of active and passive managers, using mutual funds and ETFs, along with periodic rebalancing and portfolio monitoring.

Cara Buchanan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Bedel Financial Consulting Inc, joining in 2025 after roles at Ellenbecker Investment Group and Robert W. Baird & Co. prior to that. Bedel Financial Consulting provides customized portfolio management and financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm employs a fiduciary standard, utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and manages accounts using diverse strategies such as derivatives and margin transactions.

Joshua John is a financial advisor at LJI Wealth Management, LLC in Indianapolis, IN, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with LJI Wealth Management since 2009. LJI Wealth Management serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management that integrates investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to tailor portfolios across equities, fixed income, and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Natalia De Ugarte Munoz is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Woodley Farra with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Woodley Farra Manion since 2024 and previously held positions at Maromo Holdings LP, Stagewood Consortium, C&M Auditors and Administrators, and Samford University. Woodley Farra provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on equity portfolios of larger-capitalization companies and offers distinct strategies such as the Core Value Portfolio and Dividend Portfolio, employing a four-pronged investment analysis approach.

Bauer Schmeltz is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently with Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Foresters Financial Services. He is also an owner and insurance agent at Financial Planning Investments Inc. and a shareholder in MVMT House in Indianapolis. Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting, tailoring portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis and a focused selection of institutional managers.

Seth Raymond is a financial advisor at Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Financial Plans & Strategies, he worked at Myers and Stauffer and Upper Crust and has experience with Butler University and Indy Premier Soccer Club. Financial Plans & Strategies, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives, using both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and client reporting.

Emily Pyle is a Series 65-registered advisor with Woodley Farra in Indianapolis, IN, where she has worked for eight years. She is part of an 11-advisor team at the firm. Outside of her advisory role, Pyle is involved in property-related businesses as an owner and co-owner of two real estate companies. Woodley Farra provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals—including high net worth clients—as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional mandates. The firm focuses on equity portfolios of larger-capitalization companies combined with fixed income and preferred securities, using a four-pronged analysis approach to guide investment decisions.

Gilbert Talbert is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Greenwood, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2018 and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Talbert is also the owner and president of Talbert Financial Services, where he operates a fixed insurance business. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non–high-net-worth and high-net-worth individual clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through various advisory programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer, employing a primarily non-discretionary advisory model and utilizing a range of analytical approaches and custodial platforms.

James Stawick is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Harvest since 2019 and previously at Archer Investment Corporation from 2010 to 2019. In addition to his advisory role, he owns The Stawick CPA Group, a bookkeeping and accounting business serving small businesses. Harvest Investment Services provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing active tactical strategies and a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses.

Tanner Coulter is a financial advisor with LJI Wealth Management, LLC in Indianapolis, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and its affiliated entities from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advisory work, he acts as an insurance agent specializing in livestock insurance and general insurance sales. LJI Wealth Management offers wealth management, investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm’s approach incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Luke Drye is a financial advisor at LJI Wealth Management, LLC in Indianapolis, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DFAS Indianapolis and ESG Security/CSC. LJI Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $1.37 billion in assets. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement consulting using a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Bryan Mitchell is a financial advisor at Horter Investment Management, LLC with six years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. He has worked with TEK Systems and serves as CEO and advisor at WLEM Financial Advisors, where he provides financial education and planning. Mitchell is also an associate financial advisor at Stephen D. Dissette and Associates and works as a Senior IT Program Manager managing business process improvement projects. Horter Investment Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm uses an Investment Committee-driven multi-manager approach, providing portfolio management, proprietary blended models, and access to alternative investments.

Nicholas Kelly is a financial advisor at Bedel Financial Consulting Inc with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Ameriprise. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of Good News Coffee in Indianapolis, where he contributes to general work and bookkeeping. Bedel Financial Consulting provides customized portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and margin, and manages client accounts on a discretionary, fiduciary basis.

Demi Wendel is a financial advisor at An Exceptional Life Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining An Exceptional Life Financial, Wendel held roles at Cetera ADVISORS LLC and Artistic Strategies. Outside of finance, Wendel has worked in the education and hospitality sectors. An Exceptional Life Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and educational institutions with comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax preparation, and employee benefit plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of passive and active strategies to create personalized investment plans and provides ongoing portfolio supervision, including advice on held-away accounts.