Thomas Welch is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2017. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at City Securities Corporation for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the endowment committee of North United Methodist Church and is active as a freelance singer. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Ross Perkins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Perkins owns and manages a manufactured home community and farmland intended for development as a land lease community. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Douglas Ehlen is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors. He is also a principal at Ehlen Heldman & Company, which focuses on tax, accounting, and wealth services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across various program structures.

Bryson Wittler is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Indianapolis, with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in diverse sectors such as brewing, music, and event management. Baird’s Private Wealth Management team serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, providing services like financial planning, portfolio management, and custody. The firm employs a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, supported by internal research and advanced tools, and reported approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Mary Bell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following five years at Elements Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she authors a weekly personal blog about her experiences as a Christian. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm is notable for its extensive advisor network and comprehensive services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies as well as affiliated trust and lending options.

Maddox Krocker is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Randall Lehman, and Artistic Strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Brett Rogers is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2010. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

James Willbrand is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pacific Investment Management Company LLC and PIMCO Investments LLC for 14 years. He is a silent partner and investor in a bar/restaurant establishment and a firearms-related LLC that holds patents for magazines and gun sights. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing a range of consulting and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Trevor Waite is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Prudential Financial, Streamline Books, and Pedcor Investments. LPL Enterprise serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment implementation primarily utilizes model-driven portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, alongside financial planning and access to various third-party asset managers.

Douglas Mac Kay is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Lincoln College of Technology for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by in-house research and centralized operational infrastructure.

Laura Ehlen is a financial advisor at Cetera with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Investment Services and EHC Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, she operates Laura E. Ehlen Fitness, where she educates clients on nutrition, activity, and mental coaching to support healthier lifestyles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Samantha King is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Thurston Springer Financial, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and Fifth Third Securities. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group.

Brian Linder is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and previously spent eight years with Bank of America. He is based in Greenwood, IN. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Lawrence Moran III is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1988 and joined LPL Enterprise in 2024. He is involved in insurance services through Liberty Mutual and Comparion Agency as well as in non-variable health insurance sales with the Sorg-Moran Agency. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment portfolios and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Teresa Maxwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Indianapolis, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for eight years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Matthew Hall is a financial advisor at Stifel in Indianapolis, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ashland University and Franklin Central High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Todd Polackin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carmel, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and also works part time as a sorter for UPS. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Kevin Niceley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1985 and joined Merrill in 2009. He focuses on providing strategic wealth management support to families, endowments, and foundations. His client expertise includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Kevin holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute® and taught in conjunction with the Wharton School of Business. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is a graduate of Ball State University with a bachelor's degree in Finance and Business Administration. Kevin is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute®. In addition to his professional work, Kevin is active in his community, having served on several boards including the Aspire Mental Health Organization where he served as Past President, Audit and Finance Chair, and Capital Campaign Chair. He and his wife, Jenny, have three children and live in Carmel, Indiana. His personal interests include boating, golfing, music, and tennis.

Michael Mccormick is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for two nonprofit religious organizations and is an advisory board member for the Lilly Unit-Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment approach and comprehensive financial planning programs.

Brandi Greenleaf Barnes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Indianapolis, IN, where she has worked for five years. Prior to joining Raymond James, she spent five years with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Barnes is also an author contributing to the VIP Center for Business Women. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.