William Hensley is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Solutions, LLC. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2014. Hensley serves as a board member of Young Life Huntington and is involved with the Rotary Club of Barboursville, WV, where he has held the position of past president. Creative Financial Solutions primarily provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm focuses on planning and fee-for-service models and utilizes third-party custodians and research to support investment recommendations.

Leif Clarke is the principal of Leif Clarke Wealth Management, Inc. in Ashland, KY, with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Private Client Services from 2015 to 2017. Clarke serves as a board director and investment professional for Ramey Estep Homes, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving troubled youth. Leif Clarke Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach and customizes recommendations based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs, and tax situation.

Anthony Park is an advisor at Leif Clarke Wealth Management, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has worked in financial services roles at firms including Baird and Kentucky Farmers Bank, and has experience in health department administration. Leif Clarke Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach and customizes recommendations based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs, and tax considerations.

Chandis Ferguson II is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2016. Ferguson also owns and operates Platinum Investments, LLC, an investment-related business. International Assets Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Christopher Hamm is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Western & Southern Financial Group for 19 years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates The Camayo Room of Ashland, an event venue rental business. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches.

Robert Brewster II is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with United Brokerage Services since 2005. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank through its parent company, United Asset Management Corporation.

Dennis Bearce is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Huntington, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2007. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and incorporates features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Christen Harper is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Empower Financial Services and with Dr. Mark Hickman prior to her current role. 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, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates.

Barbra Kitchen is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Baird since 2015. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a range of investment strategies and overlay services to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Compston is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Wells Fargo Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer on the board of the nonprofit Third and Center in Ironton, OH. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining a broad platform with technological tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

David Thompson Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ashland, KY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2007 and previously spent six years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Lightning Properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

James Norris III is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 23 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Investment Committee of First Presbyterian Church and participates in several local organizations including a community investment club and the board of a country club. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies alongside tax management and direct indexing.

Stephanie Mc Knight is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019. Prior to that, she was with J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. and Hilliary Lyons from 1997 onward. She serves as a trustee of two family-related trusts, overseeing assets and assisting with distribution decisions. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which provides financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage services to individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and internal research, including artificial intelligence, and has approximately $394 billion in regulatory assets under management as of December 2025.

Tanner Locey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, and has a background that includes experience in the banking sector and lawn care. Locey holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Noel Rigsby is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and has longstanding involvement with Vanguard Solutions, Inc. since 1992. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high- and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and other fiduciary services.

Brian Salters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, where he has worked since 2013. He has 14 years of industry experience and is based in Worthington, KY. Outside of his advisory role, Salters owns Salty's BBQ and Catering, a smoking and grilling business for events. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional consulting, supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Victoria Wellman is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Baird Private Wealth Management since 2024. Prior to joining Baird, she worked at Paul J Alvarado PC and The Ticket Clinic. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The team employs a range of strategies including traditional and non-traditional allocations, using both in-house and third-party managers to meet client goals.

Daniel Lovejoy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Harry Lucke is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Ashland, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 42 years of industry experience. He worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, Inc. for 35 years before joining Robert Baird in 2019. He is a limited partner in an oil and natural gas well in LaSalle County, Texas, operated by Chesapeake Energy. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, and direct-indexing, supported by internal research and strategic partnerships.

Mark Compston is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities, Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Compston Wealth Management, a business related to his work at LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Deanna Patrick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ironton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wesbanco Securities, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments before joining Edward Jones in 2016. Patrick serves as a board member of Ironton Alive, a community organization focused on planning and implementing local activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains one of the largest networks of financial advisors and branch offices in the industry.

Eugene Cox is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services, MassMutual, and MetLife Resources. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Financial Partners Group, which involves registered advisory activities related to fixed annuities, fixed life insurance, and accident and disability products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Aaron Finney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ashland, KY. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor at Fisher Memorial Church. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

James Kent is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kenova, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at firms including Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc, Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches tennis and is involved in related sports activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

David Hanzel II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gene Rhoades II is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and B. Riley Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is a joint owner of RRK Holdings, a corporation that manages an office building. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and offers multiple program options, including model portfolios and bespoke strategies.

Colby Wright is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ashland, KY, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined total of 14 years. Outside of advising, he is involved in agriculture and construction/engineering as a sole proprietor in Louisa, Kentucky. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, drawing on a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

John Perry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the Social Security Administration and the Russell Independent School System. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity soccer head coach for the Russell Independent School System and also coaches youth players at the Easter Elite Soccer Academy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies alongside affiliated investment products.

Nathan Harmon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Lincoln Financial Services and Compston Wealth Management, and has also devoted time to full-time education. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Reames is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Robert Baird since 2019, following earlier experience at JJB Hilliard WL Lyons LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as mayor of Bellefonte, Kentucky, and is a board member of the Ashland Alliance, a local chamber of commerce chapter. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized portfolio and consulting services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, using a variety of investment strategies and overlays.

Eric Baker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ashland, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Gibbs is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent over a decade with Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Outside of advisory work, he has a 50% ownership interest in a local restaurant and coin-operated laundry business in Ashland, Kentucky. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Andrew Hughes is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Lawrence and Associates and has a background in law, including positions at Reed Law Firm and Bailey Law Firm. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and provides financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services.

Gregory Rankin is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship involved in managing short-term vacation rentals. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services that utilize firm-provided asset allocation tools and third-party solutions.

Ryan Rice is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Simmerman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Raymond James for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, Simmerman is a partner at Lightning Properties LLC, where he participates in real estate leasing decisions. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Carla Adkins is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer on the Board of the Kings Daughters Medical Center volunteer organization in Ashland, KY. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.