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%.

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.

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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.

Grant Schrock is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Incorporated, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Silver Oak Securities since 2018 and previously at SSN Advisory, Inc. and Securities Service Network. Schrock also operates Schrock Financial LLC, where he sells life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Silver Oak Securities provides advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, managing over $2 billion in discretionary assets through a network of more than 100 financial professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, delivering investment advice primarily on a discretionary basis across a broad range of securities.

Bryn Malagon is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, Malagon worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2016 to 2018. Outside of finance, Malagon serves as a Zumba instructor at the Kosciusko Community YMCA. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs supported by an internal due diligence process and affiliation with KeyBank/KeyCorp.

Lee Heyde is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years before joining Independent Financial Group in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Heyde is the owner of Heyde Law Offices, PC, providing legal services, and Heyde & Associates PC, which offers tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network, utilizing multiple program options and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies.

William Day is a CFP® and ChFC® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Alderfer Bergen and Co. and LPL Financial, and has a background that includes roles outside of finance, such as at Advanced Imaging Solutions and Woodlawn Hospital. In addition to his advisory work, he is an agent at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he sells life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a mix of discretionary wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm employs a manager selection process that combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles alongside advising registered interval funds.

Brandi Smith is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked extensively within KeyBank and Key Investment Services throughout her career. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and maintains oversight committees to review third-party strategists and program suitability.

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.

Andrew Lewis is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Warsaw, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Lewis serves as the president of the Warsaw Community Tennis Association and works as an assistant tennis coach at Grace College. Key Investment Services LLC offers wrap-fee advisory programs and model-driven investment options to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and small businesses. The firm primarily operates through non-discretionary, model-based wrap programs and maintains committees to oversee third-party strategists and program suitability.

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.

Brian Whiteneck is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Warsaw, IN, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Whiteneck serves as a finance committee member for Tippcanoe Lake Country Club in Leesburg, IN, where he reviews quarterly and annual reports and provides recommendations to the board. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a wide spectrum, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products.

David Kauffman is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2011. He has 15 years of industry experience and is based in Nappanee, Indiana. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Nappanee Missionary Church as a vertical basketball coordinator. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

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.

George Myers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cardinal Services, Catena Media, and the Kokomo Tribune. He serves on the board of directors for David's Courage, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Rickardo Yoder is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Based in Goshen, IN, he serves clients through a large national firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

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.