CFP®-certified, general retirement planning financial advisors in Fort Wayne, IN

Aimee Davis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the reunion committee for Bishop Dwenger High School, managing funds and organizing events for her alma mater. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions to clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Kevin Noll is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Wayne, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes thirteen years at LPL Financial during an earlier period, as well as roles at Old National Bank, Cetera Investment Services, and Merrill. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Mohlman is a financial advisor with San Blas Advisory, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He is also involved with Fidelity Charitable, assisting clients with asset allocation of their charitable funds without compensation. San Blas Advisory, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and businesses, managing approximately $218.9 million for around 664 clients. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis, utilizing asset-allocation models and concentrated stock investments, and offers access to third-party money managers through Charles Schwab.

Thomas Badders is a financial advisor at TradeWell Tax & Financial with a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. His background includes service in the United States Air Force from 2014 to 2023 and roles at Tradewell Securities LLC, Secure Asset Management, and Indiana Tax Advisory Group. He is also involved in recommending insurance products to clients. TradeWell Tax & Financial serves individual and high-net-worth households, offering personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes tax-aware strategies, documented client relationships, and fiduciary responsibilities, including acting as a Section 3(38) investment manager when appointed.

David Mahlan is a financial advisor with Cetera in Fort Wayne, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His work history includes tenures at Cetera since 2014, STAR Financial Bank since 2010, and prior roles at PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, Inc., and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary of a local bowling league. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a broad range of investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or customize strategies, supporting various account structures and authorities.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Amanda Scheele is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024 and is involved with Lucky Duck since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary consulting services, drawing on various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Lori Fell is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in East Lansing, MI, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of LAF Properties LLC, a business she maintains in East Lansing. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including managed account strategies and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Blaschke is a financial advisor at HeadInvest in Portland, ME, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HeadInvest since 2009. HeadInvest serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, endowments, and government entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a holistic, asset-allocation driven approach, combining fixed-income selection with low-cost ETFs and emphasizing tax efficiency.

Michael Ipp is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2010 and serves as an independent contractor for 1792 Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advisory services. She currently works at Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously held positions at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella is based in Boston, MA. Santander Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base with approximately $3.14 billion in regulatory assets under management across 10,800 client relationships. The firm offers investment advisory services, portfolio management through wrap-fee programs, and financial planning, operating both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently advising at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cleveland, OH. Her background includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center, as well as academic experience at The Ohio State University. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm provides a range of portfolio management options, proprietary and third-party strategies, and various custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Ethan Siekkinen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and operated Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, manager search, and tax-lot accounting services.

Jace Hart is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Rockwall Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Leo Wealth, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Rockwall Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost ETF model portfolios with a focus on tax efficiency, liquidity, and systematic macro tilts, offering both traditional and advanced investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jeffrey Macdonald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Management & Planning LLC and LPL Financial since 2010, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Investment Management & Planning LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, employing fundamental analysis and continuous supervision, and operates as both a wrap program sponsor and affiliated registered representatives of LPL Financial.