Christopher Smail is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has been a freelance musician for over 25 years, performing and recording as a singer and guitarist. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through an integrated platform aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Danielle Webster is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at GWFS Equities, Inc., Springbuk, OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and American Funds Distributors, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Patrick Mc Kinley is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at KeyBank, Bankers Life Advisory, Bankers Life Securities, Bankers Life & Casualty, Circle R Mechanical, Purdue University, and Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and integrates resources from KeyCorp affiliates, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with services that include tax and values overlays.

Paul Taylor is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services LLC in 2025, he worked at PNC Investments from 2021 to 2025 and has experience in construction and sales roles. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and utilizes a multi-provider platform model, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

Jason Jones is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Indianapolis, IN. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Jones has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2016. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, allowing clients to select from various portfolio management strategies tailored to their risk profiles.

Rebekah Thomas is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Franklin, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and has been associated with Fifth Third Bank since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales with Young Living Essential Oils and participates in health product sales with Life Wave. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

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.

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.

Mark Matkovic is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera Planning Partners. His career includes long-term roles within Avantax and Cetera-affiliated firms. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Matkovic Financial Group, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing pre-retirees and retirees. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and specialized services such as tax planning and estate strategies, integrating resources from the broader Cetera network.

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.

Kevin Mitchell is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Savant Wealth Management and has previously worked at LJI Wealth Management, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and OneAmerica Securities, Inc. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated services such as accounting, legal, and trust through affiliated entities.

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.

Joseph Williams is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Retirement Partners, LPL Financial, and PNC Investments. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2019. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of managed account programs on the Passageway platform, employing multiple investment strategies and third-party portfolio 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.