Matthew Ringler is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Lakeland Investment Advisors, LLC. He has worked at Lakeland Investment Advisors since 2011 and has been associated with Harris Investor Services, Inc. since 2007. Ringler holds licenses to offer life insurance and fixed annuities in Indiana and Florida and acts as an independent contractor broker between clients and various companies. Lakeland Investment Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary investment management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, emphasizing low-cost ETFs, indexed mutual funds, and individual bonds, with a focus on keeping portfolio expenses below 0.50%.

I'm Brennan Vitali, the founder of Vitality Wealth Planning and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER professional. My family splits time between the U.S. and Costa Rica, and I built this firm specifically for families making that same transition. Most financial advisors have never handled a client leaving the country. I have. I know what it feels like to sit with the tax unknowns, the healthcare gap, the "are we making a huge mistake" feeling. That firsthand experience is why I focus exclusively on cross-border financial planning for Americans relocating to Costa Rica. My work covers the full picture: cross-border tax strategy, investment management across two countries, healthcare planning for the gap before CAJA eligibility, estate planning that works in both jurisdictions, and the sequencing of accounts and assets before, during, and after the move. As a fee-only fiduciary, I don't sell products. I charge for planning and advice. Whether you're in the early research phase or you've already booked the flight, I help you make confident financial decisions so you can focus on the life you're building abroad.

Douglas Kronk is a financial advisor at Vector Financial Services, LLC in Huntington, Indiana, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Vector Financial Services since 2011. Vector Financial Services is a state-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, Social Security claiming analysis, and single-subject consulting, using a generally conservative, low-turnover approach combined with model portfolios and fundamental analysis.

Stop Guessing. Start Planning. When it comes to money, there’s the strategic way—and then there’s every other way. Since 2010, our fee-only CFP® and CPA professionals have been helping clients build strategies and portfolios designed to meet long-term goals and simplify their financial lives. We’ve dedicated our careers to helping you define and execute the financial strategies that power your life. IFPS aims to serve as your trusted advisor, helping you craft a comprehensive and tax-efficient financial strategy that aligns with your values and life vision.

Jennifer Rupp is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hendershott Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Guidance Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent consultant for Arbonne, a non-investment related business. Hendershott Wealth Management provides investment and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and a financial coaching program, primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and model portfolios with a non-discretionary approach requiring client approval for transactions.

Seth Gerber is a financial advisor at OneAscent Financial Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Gateway Wealth Partners, LPL Financial, and Strategence Capital. Outside of advisory roles, he was involved with The House of Life and Hope, Inc. for 14 years. OneAscent Financial Services LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.61 billion through a network of 57 advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering a range of asset management and financial planning services that include both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Rustomji Dubash is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. and Diversified since 2012. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and model portfolios to provide personalized asset allocation and retirement guidance for a broad client base.

Robyn Smeltzer is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various active management techniques and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Brandon Mc Lemore is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in Elkhart, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2019, and founded McLemore Financial Strategies, LLC in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant boys varsity soccer coach at Elkhart Christian Academy and is a board member of the Humane Society of Elkhart County. Eagle Strategies LLC serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm emphasizes client-directed solutions and the use of third-party managers and model portfolios, operating as an indirect subsidiary of New York Life.

Allen Kilburn is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group and Western Southern Life. Kilburn is also an insurance agent affiliated with National Life. Equity Services, Inc. serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with financial planning, consulting, and asset management services. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer product distribution and employs a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms to deliver tailored asset allocation and portfolio management.

Robert Hoffer Jr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Elkhart, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic since 2009 and also serves as an agent with Agia, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, wrap programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models and operating at scale with over $26 billion in discretionary assets.

Brian Slabaugh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Co of America since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a church finance committee and acts as a trustee for a family member’s trust. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, providing brokerage and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Tyler Rensberger is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Edward Jones and previously worked at Interra Credit Union and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Rensberger serves as secretary on the Fairfield Community School Board in Goshen, IN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a large national network of advisors and offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Drake is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Goshen, IN, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a personal LLC for a property he and his wife own. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kyndra Landgraff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lagrange, Indiana, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Farmers State Bank and Ruoff Mortgage Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in direct sales as a brand ambassador and works in a direct service professional capacity with SkyPoint Social Services. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team that provides model portfolios and various investment strategies.

Hector Vargas Forero is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member on the finance committee of Elkhart Community Church, assisting with accounting and financial reporting. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Colten Cripe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at New York Life Insurance Company, Forest River, and Pacemaker Buildings, and has experience working in education at Grand Valley State University, West Noble High School, and Fairfield Junior High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Nice is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at Everence Trust Company and Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of Amigo Centre in Michigan and Pleasant View Church in Goshen, Indiana, providing spiritual leadership and policy planning. Cetera Investment Advisers supports a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, combining retirement and fiduciary capabilities with a broad trust and institutional network.

Michael Lakner is a financial advisor with Cetera holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, bringing six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and has been involved as a financial planner with Everence, providing insurance, investment, and charitable planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions supported by multiple program structures and affiliated trust and institutional services.

Bernard Andersen is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has worked with firms including Summit Financial Group Inc and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lay pastor for the Indiana Conference of Seventh Day Adventists and is a trustee on the board of Adventist Heritage Ministries. Cetera Investment Advisers serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and retirement-plan clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary solutions, combining advisor-managed accounts with firm-sponsored model portfolios and third-party managed options.