Louisville, KY Office

Jeremy Sickles is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2019 and previously spent five years at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he teaches adult financial education courses through the Financial Educators Network and serves on the board of Covenant Life Church. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise advisory firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model allowing investment strategies set by individual advisors, alongside centralized asset management options, and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Ryan Pyle is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Louisville, KY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the industry. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at the University of Louisville and Cook Medical. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable capability in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Taylor Davis is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Louisville, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Partners, Davis worked at IFP Securities, LLC and Lifetime Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, Davis instructs retirement planning courses and serves as a board member for the Kentucky Pediatric Trust Fund, which focuses on pediatric cancer research and related grant oversight. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Adam Coop is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners since 2019. His prior experience includes eight years at LPL Financial. He is a board member of Plowshares Farm Center for Education & Spirituality, a nonprofit organization. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients and offers a decentralized advisory model with both individual and centralized investment management options.

Evan Thurmond is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 10 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Barrel Proof Brands, an entity involved in events and property management. Independent Financial Partners serves a nationwide client base through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a decentralized advisory model where individual advisors set investment strategies. The firm is also noted for its specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Scott Sells is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners and IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 10 years at LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in a mold removal startup where he serves as an investor and CFO and participates in businesses related to x-ray equipment leasing and tax services. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model allowing individual investment representatives to set strategies, while also providing centralized asset management options and specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.