Lauren Cook is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where she has worked since 2021, following roles at Truist Advisory Services, BB&T Securities, Equity Services, and Thoroughbred Advisors/National Life Group. Based in Indianapolis, IN, she advises clients within Schwab's wealth management framework. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm’s services focus on asset allocation and investment selection using Schwab’s proprietary research and standard models, with trades requiring client authorization and reviews conducted at least annually.

John Murphy is a financial advisor with SPC in Plainfield, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he established North 84 LLC, a company focused on non-variable life and annuity marketing, and operates Saratoga Wealth Management, LLC. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary investment strategies.

Lee Cole is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 29 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp since 1997 and was a CPA from 1982 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed part-time as a security guard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets using model-driven and asset-allocation approaches, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Justin Stewart is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Indianapolis, IN. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Charles Schwab since 2015 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab’s standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Scherschel is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at T Rowe Price and OppenheimerFunds. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Janessa Herrick is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 9 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2025 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Dustin Pugh is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

John Zeigler is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life for 28 years and has been with Transamerica since 2025. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed portfolio services and investment education through various programs that emphasize asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and oversight and operates at scale with a large client base and focus on non-discretionary assets.

Vesta Fisher is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Greenwood, IN. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. Fisher has been with PNC in various capacities since 2012, including roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

William Dugdale is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors holding a Series 65 designation. He has prior experience at Eight Eleven Groupo, Compass Real Estate, Diamond Capital Management, and The National Bank of Indianapolis. Dugdale is based in Indianapolis, IN. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its network of Advisor Practices. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Daniel Steinbrunner is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Greenwood, IN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience, including 17 years at PNC Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio solution available by invitation to employees. The firm uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing and limited direct client interaction.

Brandon Craiger is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining &PARTNERS in 2025. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses alongside model portfolios and both proprietary and third‑party strategies.

Tom Hornak is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Avon, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2013. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an employee-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic selection of investment strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Thomas Petersen is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Before joining Voya Financial Advisors in 2025, he worked for over three decades at Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as the second tenor saxophonist in the Starlighter Big Band. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a large network of advisers. The firm offers a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies, utilizing technology-enabled tools and operating with a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary account management.

Matthew Alspaugh is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has provided paraplanning and operational support at Carson Group Partners since 2018 and has held similar roles at Wealthcare Partners Ltd and Cetera Wealth Services since 2017. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that constructs and monitors model portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis.

Peter Taylor is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at The Oaks Academy, Safeway Logistics, and Spartan Logistics. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Eric Ford is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Carson Wealth in Indianapolis, IN, and has previously worked with firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Wealthcare Partners Ltd. Ford is also the owner of two small corporations, EF15 Inc. and WCP Management Inc. CWM, LLC, the firm he is associated with, is an SEC-registered investment adviser that operates an enterprise platform overseeing approximately $50.6 billion in assets through over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that manages model portfolios and provides tailored solutions including alternative investments and third-party sub-advisors.

Lauran Reynolds is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025, Reynolds worked at Charles Schwab since 2018 and at Winthrop Capital Management from 2014 to 2017. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with personalized recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Yetunde Ajayi is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. She has also worked in the hospitality sector with Home2 Suites By Hilton and Tobis Hotels & Gardens. 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 various discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and direct indexing, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and multiple platform providers.

Eric Farley is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Farley is involved in baseball instruction as an owner and operator and serves as a varsity assistant baseball coach at Plainfield High School. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.