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In a consumer study about dynamics between wealth managers and their clients, Five Star Professional polled wealth managers and consumers about communications. Both groups said that connecting three to four times a year is the right communications strategy, but expectations are not aligned in all areas:

• 29 percent of consumers want to be contacted by their wealth manager whenever events require an update; only 7 percent of wealth managers say they contact clients based on the impact of events.

• 63 percent of consumers say they receive the right amount of communication from their wealth manager.

From research conducted by Five Star Professional, April 2011.

Wealth managers, broadly defined, are those individuals who help you manage your financial world and/or implement aspects of your financial strategies. Common examples of wealth managers

are financial advisors, financial planners, investment advisors, tax advisors and estate planning attorneys.

How do you find a wealth manager with experience, who has a good base of clients with high retention rates, and who has undergone a regulatory and complaint review? And when you find them, are they accepting new clients?

Indianapolis Monthly and Five Star Professional partnered to find wealth managers who satisfy 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services to their clients. Among many distinguishing attributes, the average one-year client retention rate for this year’s award winners is more than 96 percent.

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Don’t listen to other people. Investigate for yourself. Be wary of advisers who say they never had a down year.”

— Five Star Wealth Manager

In order to consider a broad population of high-quality wealth managers, award candidates are identified by one of three sources: firm nomination, peer nomination or pre-qualification based on industry standing. Self-nominations are not accepted. Indianapolis award candidates were identified using internal and external research data, including a survey to

more than 2,700 registered financial services professionals and all identified financial service companies in the area that are registered with FINRA or the SEC.

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The 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers are a select group, representing less than 5 percent of the wealth managers in the Indianapolis area.(1)

Although this list is a useful tool for anyone looking for help in managing their financial world or implementing aspects of their financial strategies, it should not be considered exhaustive. Undoubtedly, there are many excellent wealth managers who, for one reason or another, are not on this year’s list.

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Wishful thinking is not planning. If you plan for the worst, you will never be unpleasantly surprised.”

What matters most is how you recover from setbacks.”

Only invest in something that you understand.”

Insights from Five Star Wealth Managers

Clients don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

• Wealth managers do not pay a fee to be considered or placed on the final list of Five Star Wealth Managers.

• The Five Star award is not indicative of the wealth manager’s future performance. • Wealth managers may or may not use discretion in their practice and therefore may not manage

their clients’ assets. • The inclusion of a wealth manager on the Five Star Wealth Manager list should not be construed

as an endorsement of the wealth manager by Five Star Professional or Indianapolis Monthly. • Working with a Five Star Wealth Manager or any wealth manager is no guarantee as to future

investment success, nor is there any guarantee that the selected wealth managers will be awarded this accomplishment by Five Star Professional in the future.

• Five Star Professional is not an advisory firm, and the content of this article should not be considered financial advice. For more information on the Five Star award and the research/selection methodology, go to www.fivestarprofessional.com.

• (1) 1,375 award candidates in the Indianapolis area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager award. 387 (approximately 29 percent of the award candidates) were named 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers.

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The Five Star award goes to less than 7 percent of wealth managers.

Award candidates who satisfied 10 objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with wealth managers who provide quality services were named 2012 Five Star Wealth Managers.(2)

Eligibility Criteria – Required(3)

1. Credentialed as an investment advisory representative (IAR), a FINRA-registered representative, a CPA or a licensed attorney.

2. Actively employed as a credentialed professional in the financial services industry for a minimum of five years.

3. Favorable regulatory and complaint history review.(4) 4. Fulfilled their firm review based on internal firm standards. 5. Accepting new clients.

Evaluation Criteria – Considered(3)

6. One-year client retention rate (the average one-year client retention rate of this year’s award winners is more than 96 percent).

7. Five-year client retention rate. 8. Non-institutional discretionary and/or non-discretionary client assets administered (this

year’s award winners administer an average of $119 million in client assets).9. Number of client households served (on average, this year’s award winners serve (266

households).10. Education and professional designations.

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(2) Wealth managers were required to certify that any information they provided was accurate. (3) Criteria 4, 8 and 9 do not apply to attorneys or CPAs.(4) As defined by Five Star Professional, the wealth manager has not:

• Been subject to a regulatory action that resulted in a license being suspended or revoked, or payment of a fine. • Had more than a total of three customer complaints filed against them (settled or pending) with any regulatory authority or

Five Star Professional’s consumer complaint process.• Individually contributed to a financial settlement of a customer complaint filed with a regulatory authority. • Filed for personal bankruptcy.• Been convicted of a felony.

Five Star Professional conducts a regulatory review of each nominated wealth manager using the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) website. Five Star Professional also uses multiple supporting processes to help ensure that a favorable regulatory and complaint history exists. Data submitted through these processes was applied per the above criteria:

• Each wealth manager who passes the Five Star Professional regulatory review must attest that they meet the definition of favorable regulatory history, based upon the criteria listed above.

• Five Star Professional promotes via local advertising the opportunity for consumers to confidentially submit complaints regarding a wealth manager.• Five Star Professional contacted approximately 1 in 12 households identified as having a high propensity to use the services of wealth managers in order to provide consumers the

opportunity to submit complaints regarding a wealth manager. More than 22,400 households in the Indianapolis area were contacted.

The Five Star Wealth Manager selection criteria was updated for the 2012 award year. 2005 – 2011 Five Star Wealth Managers scored highest in overall satisfaction based on feedback from clients, peers and industry experts. No more than 7 percent of wealth managers receive the award each year. The selection process for the 2005 – 2011 award winners can be found at www.fivestarprofessional.com/2011/wealth_managers_research_overview.php.

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award winners listed by primary services and listed alphabetically by last name.

Business PlanningJohn Boyd ∙ Barnes & Thornburg

Kent Broach ∙ Wooden McLaughlin

Stephen Dobias ∙ Somerset, CPAs

Patrick Early ∙ Somerset, CPAs

Ron Lenz ∙ Katz Sapper & Miller

Michael McCaslin ∙ Somerset, CPAs

Jeffrey Peek ∙ Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman

Jeffery Risinger ∙ Jeffery B. Risinger Page 22

David Williams Russell ∙ Harrison & Moberly

Anita Sherman ∙ Greenwalt, CPAs

Paul Watko ∙ Mack Financial Group

John Weingardt ∙ Peachin Schwartz & Weingardt

Estate PlanningKevin Alerding ∙ Ice Miller

Vicki Anderson ∙ Hackman Hulett & Cracraft

Patricia Seasor Bailey ∙ Doninger Tuohy & Bailey

Robert Becker ∙ Richards Boje Pickering Benner & Becker

Jay Benjamin ∙ Katz Sapper & Miller

MaryEllen Kiley Bishop ∙ Cohen Garelick & Glazier

Kristine Bouaichi ∙ Ice Miller

Brett Carlile ∙ Frank & Kraft, Attorneys at Law

Paul Corsaro ∙ Bingham Greenebaum Doll

Ron Davis ∙ Frank & Kraft, Attorneys at Law

Sean Fahey ∙ Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman

Marvin Frank ∙ Frank & Kraft, Attorneys at Law

John Gardner ∙ Faegre Baker Daniels

Richard Hall ∙ Hall Koehler

Diane Kennedy ∙ Diane Hubbard Kennedy, Attorney at Law

Richard Kissel ∙ Taft Stettinius & Hollister

Pamela Koehler ∙ Hall Koehler

Paul Kraft ∙ Frank & Kraft Wealth Care Corporation

Dennis Lager ∙ Faegre Baker Daniels

Claire Lewis ∙ Law Office of Claire E. Lewis

Douglas Long ∙ Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman

Jane Merrill ∙ Attorney at Law

Gracia-Jean Meyer ∙ Meyer Law

Susan Michael ∙ Adinamis Michael & Saunders

Robert Oakley ∙ Dilley & Oakley

Anne Poindexter ∙ Campbell Kyle Proffitt Page 15

Richard Randall ∙ Randall Law Offices

Rodney Retzner ∙ Krieg DeVault

Kent Rollison ∙ Faegre Baker Daniels

Jennifer Ruby ∙ Ruby Law

Jeff Saunders ∙ Adinamis Michael & Saunders

Martha T. Starkey ∙ Harrison & Moberly

Tamatha Stevens ∙ Stevens & Associates

Nancy Wilson ∙ Wilson Wealth Solutions/LPL Financial Page 22

Daniel Yates ∙ Bose McKinney & Evans

Financial PlanningBenjamin Abraham ∙ MetLife Resources

Gabriele Allen ∙ Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Page 12

Martin Armbruster ∙ Sherman & Armbruster Page 21

Daryl Arnett ∙ Arnett Financial Services Group Page 18

Ronald Austin ∙ Ronald P. Austin, CPA

Kristi Baker ∙ Compensation Systems

Jay Barclay ∙ DCS Wealth Advisory Services

Stephen Barrett ∙ Strategic Financial Group

Nancy Beck ∙ Beck Financial Strategies

Elaine Bedel ∙ Bedel Financial Consulting

Richard Bellmer ∙ Deerfield Financial Advisors Page 16

Michael Berlier ∙ DCS Wealth Advisory Services

William Bersbach ∙ Liberty Financial Advisors Page 18

Robert Best ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

F. David Bixler ∙ Capital Strategies Page 19

Dennis Blair ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Florence Brown ∙ WestPoint Financial Group

Lisa Brown ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Beau Browning ∙ Browning/Pike Financial Management

Christopher Buczek ∙ AXA Advisors

Thane Bushong ∙ Private Capital Management Group

Mark Cade ∙ The Financial Junction/Raymond James Financial Services

Kelly Carlisle ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Vincent Catania ∙ Quantum Retirement Consultants

Kevin Clasen ∙ WestPoint Financial Group

Brad Cougill ∙ Deerfield Financial Advisors Page 16

Nancy Cunning ∙ Financial Partners Group

Matthew Derado ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Adan Diaz ∙ Grunawalt Baer Diaz Financial

Kevin Dolen ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Stephen Duning ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

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J. Brian Eadie ∙ Katz Sapper & Miller

Scott Eckart ∙ WestPoint Financial Group

Thaddeus Eckerle ∙ Merrill Lynch

Elizabeth Eckert ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Robert Edwards ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

Susan Elser ∙ Elser Financial Planning Page 19

Matt Engerer ∙ Raymond James | Morgan Keegan

Juli Erhart-Graves ∙ Worley Erhart-Graves Financial Advisors

Andrew Fiega ∙ Foresight Financial Management

Barbara Fife ∙ LPL Financial

G. Joyce Foster ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Thomas Foster ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 21

Avshalom Gad ∙ Eagle Strategies

J. David George ∙ George Wealth Management Group

Timothy Ginn ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

Helen Goldstein ∙ Goldstein Group Financial Advisors Page 16

Angela Grabovsky ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

A. Michael Haboush ∙ John Hancock Financial Network Page 19

Cris Halter ∙ Halter Ferguson Financial

Ronald Hanson ∙ Hanson & Snyder Personal Financial Advisors

Paul Hargitt ∙ Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Page 12

Kathleen Hartman ∙ Greenleaf Financial Group

James Hartman II ∙ LPL Financial

T. Brian Hayes ∙ Hayes Advisory Group

Rhys Helt ∙ RBC Wealth Management Page 13

Kristen Highfield ∙ Highfield & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Jeff Hodges ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Denise Holder ∙ David A. Noyes & Company

William Howell ∙ Howell Financial Advisors Page 20

Kathryn Hower ∙ Bedel Financial Consulting

Graig Huber ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Steven Jackson ∙ Raymond James Financial Services

Martin James ∙ Martin James Investment & Tax Management

Matthew Jarvis ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

James Johnson ∙ WealthPlan Strategies

Anthony Jung ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Greggory Keele ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Scott Kennedy ∙ Merrill Lynch

Michael Kessel ∙ David A. Noyes & Company

Kenneth Klabunde ∙ City Securities Corporation

Gene Kostrewa ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Page 20

Jack Kowal ∙ Quantum Financial Services

Brian Kowalevsky ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 20

Roy Allen Lederman ∙ Plan

Gary Lents ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company

Frank Leyes ∙ Frank Leyes & Associates

Terry Lovison ∙ Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Page 12

John Ludwig ∙ LHD Retirement

Lance Lyday ∙ Harbour Wealth Partners

Patrick Maher ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Gregory Mankey ∙ Masthead Advisory Group

Kate Marvel ∙ Advantage Financial Group

Christopher McCauley ∙ Strategic Planning Group Page 21

Rita McCluskey ∙ Merrill Lynch

Timothy McSoley ∙ Timothy O. McSoley

Scott Medalen ∙ Raymond James Financial Services

Leslie Michael ∙ Michael Associates

P. Chris Mickel ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

Vuoch Minnich ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Mark Miracle ∙ Miracle & Associates Financial Services Group

Jim Mlott ∙ Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Page 12

Jeffrey Moheban ∙ Avalon Wealth Advisors

Kelly Morgan ∙ Veros Partners

Rebecca Müller ∙ Circle Financial Planning

Chase Newsom ∙ City Securities Corporation

Justin Padgett ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

Andy Parrish ∙ Greenway Advisors

Erin Pentz ∙ Strategic Benefit Consultants Page 8 & 9

Nancy Pitt ∙ Financial Partners Group

James Purdie ∙ Comprehensive Retirement Solutions

Brenda Ramsey ∙ Brunette & Associates Page 15

Chad Reed ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

Peter Reist ∙ Oxford Financial Group

Jeff Roach ∙ Cambridge Investment Research

Lawrence Rolland ∙ Community First Investments

Andrew Roller ∙ CFD Investments Page 22

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Ed Rowell ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Douglas Schuetter ∙ Charter Advisory Corporation

Richard Seaver ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

Carson Shadowen ∙ Strategic Benefit Consultants Page 8 & 9

Michael Skehan ∙ WealthPoint Advisors

Bruce Snyder ∙ Hanson & Snyder Personal Financial Advisors

Susie Steel ∙ Deerfield Financial Advisors Page 16

Shelley Stergar ∙ Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Page 12

Douglas Sweet ∙ Midwest Financial Group and Midwest Financial Advisors

Kevin Sweet ∙ Column Capital Page 10

Jonathan Taylor ∙ Brunette & Associates Page 15

Julie Thompson ∙ Charter Advisory Corporation

Terry Tillett ∙ Tillett Financial

Andrew Tiplick ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

James Titak ∙ Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak Page 12

John Trott ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

David Tucker ∙ Pinnacle Wealth Partners

Robert “Bob” Turner ∙ AXA Advisors Equitable

Rob Vickers ∙ Merrill Lynch

David Virt ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Douglas Wade ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

David Waite, Jr. ∙ Equity Services

Kevin Wells ∙ Wells Financial Group

Chuck Werckenthien ∙ SecurEstate

R. David Williams ∙ RDW Financial Group Page 18

Jim Wolf ∙ Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union

Grace Worley ∙ Worley Erhart-Graves Financial Advisors

John Wortman ∙ Valeo Financial Advisors

J.P. Wyand ∙ Avalon Wealth Advisors

David G. Yearwood ∙ Charter Advisory Corporation

Jeffrey Yu ∙ Column Capital Page 10

Seth Yudes ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

InsuranceSusan Maginn Christ ∙ Maginn Wealth

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Ronan Marra ∙ Gemmer Benefits Group/AXA Advisors

John Mulheran ∙ Highland Capital Brokerage

Michael Tavel ∙ Charter Advisory Corporation

InvestmentsDean Abplanalp ∙ Raymond James Financial

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Bryce Adam ∙ Edward Jones

K. Gregory Akers ∙ Merrill Lynch

Jeffrey Bates ∙ RBC Wealth Management

David Baugh ∙ Merrill Lynch

Michael Berger ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Brian Bischoff ∙ Bischoff Mark Wealth Management

Paul Bostrom ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Stephen Bottomley ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Jeffrey Brisben ∙ Merrill Lynch

Ron Brock ∙ Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors

Christopher Brooke ∙ Merrill Lynch

Matt Broughton ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Alan Buck ∙ NPC Page 21

Michael Burley ∙ Meridian Investment Advisors

Patrick Burley ∙ Meridian Investment Advisors

Matthew Burnett ∙ City Securities Corporation

Brad Butler ∙ LPL Financial

G. Thomas Butler ∙ LPL Financial

Benjamin Cahill ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Daniel Callahan ∙ First Financial Bank

Robert Campbell ∙ Edward Jones

Jerry Cary ∙ Synergy 360

Thomas Castelli ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Joseph Clark ∙ Financial Enhancement Group

Randall Clark ∙ The Windsor Group

Paul Coan ∙ Wealth Planning & Management

Kenneth Coates ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Don Cobb ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Ryan Collier ∙ Bedel Financial Consulting

J. Andrew Concannon ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

J. Chris Cooke ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Beth Correll ∙ David A. Noyes & Company

Lawrence Counen ∙ Robert W. Baird & Company

Thomas Davis ∙ City Securities Corporation

Joshua DeArmitt ∙ DeArmitt Financial Group

Steven Demas ∙ Archer Funds

Brian Doak ∙ Legacy Wealth Group/ David A. Noyes & Company

Christopher H. Douglas ∙ C.H. Douglas & Gray Wealth Management

Jeffrey Dowden ∙ Wallington Asset Management Page 17

Steven Duncan ∙ Hilliard Lyons

Bob Dunlap ∙ Dunlap Wealth Management Group

Craig Dunn ∙ Liberty Financial Advisors Page 19

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Stephen Edmondson ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Adam Estes ∙ Hilliard Lyons

Bruce Evans ∙ Eli Lilly Federal Credit Union Wealth Management

Thomas Farr ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

George Farra ∙ Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management

Douglas Ferry ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC

Travis Feuerbach ∙ Feuerbach Financial Group/LPL Financial

Michael Fields ∙ Comprehensive Retirement Solutions

Jeff Fierce ∙ LPL Financial

Tony Fiorillo ∙ Asset Management Strategies

Bryon Foley ∙ Foresight Financial Management

Gary Forbeck ∙ Oxford Financial Group

Edwin Free ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Guy Gage ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Grady Gaynor ∙ Indie Asset Partners

Demetrios Geroulis ∙ Merrill Lynch

David Gilreath ∙ Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors

Lisa Grimes ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Todd Guthrie ∙ Guthrie Financial Group Page 21

Anthony Gutwein ∙ Edward Jones

Michael Haas ∙ Merrill Lynch

Nancy Hague ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Gregory Hahn ∙ Winthrop Capital Management

Robin Hall ∙ Premier Wealth Advisors Page 20

Joseph Hammons ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Adrienne Hart ∙ Merrill Lynch

Murray Heisler ∙ WestPoint Financial Group

Jerry Hendrix ∙ Integrated Investment Strategies

J. Kelly Hindman ∙ Edward Jones

Ivan Hoffman ∙ KeyBank

Terry Hogan ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Scott Holley ∙ Strategic Benefit Consultants/SBC Wealth Management Page 8 & 9

Liz Hoover ∙ Hoover Financial Advisors

Leland Horrall ∙ Merrill Lynch

Barton Hunter ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Robert Huser ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Donald Hutchinson ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

Joseph Kaiser ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Andy Kemp ∙ Edward Jones

John Kerr ∙ Edward Jones

Craig Kessler ∙ Kessler Investment Group

Mark Langley ∙ Edward Jones

Jim Lewis ∙ Edward Jones

Brian Linder ∙ Merrill Lynch

Troy Lingley ∙ Edward Jones

Charlotte Lippert ∙ Charlotte Lippert Wealth Management

Michael Lloyd ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Robert Lunsford ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Lynn MacAbee ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Jim Maggard ∙ Hickey & Maggard Financial Advisors/Raymond James Financial Services

Max Magnabosco ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Michael Manion ∙ Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management

Michael Marbaugh ∙ Raymond James Financial Services

David Marshall ∙ Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

Brian Martin ∙ Frank & Kraft Wealth Care Corporation

Thomas Maurath ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

Jon McCardle ∙ Summit Financial Group of Indiana Page 21

Curtis McClure ∙ Edward Jones

Kevin McCurdy ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Mike McHugh ∙ Oxford Financial Group

Brett McKamey ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

James McMahon ∙ Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors

Steven Meier ∙ Maginn Wealth Advisors

Tim Meister ∙ Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Ron Mencias ∙ Merrill Lynch

Craig Miller ∙ 20/20 Financial Group Page 21

Vince Milnes ∙ Edward Jones

Jennifer Mitchell ∙ Edward Jones

Channing Mitzell ∙ Windsor

Patrick Morrow ∙ Strategic Benefit Consultants Page 8 & 9

Michael Mullen ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Page 21

Jessica Norris ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Christopher Norwood ∙ Biechele Royce Advisors

Bradley Owens ∙ LJI Wealth Management

Troy Patton ∙ The Archer Funds

Gregg Perrey ∙ Indiana Members Credit Union

Johnelle Peterson ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Lyle Pettigrew ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC

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Jeff Pittsley ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC

Brian Pyne ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

Ronald Rader ∙ Rader Financial Services

Brad Ransom ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Josette Rathbun ∙ Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

Angie Reecer ∙ Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors

Brian Reeves ∙ Hamilton Financial/Raymond James Financial Services

John Reuter ∙ Raymond James Financial Services

Vern Roach ∙ Edward Jones

Thomas Rohn ∙ Planned Investment Company

Carrie Ryan ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC Page 14

Christopher Ryker ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

Michael Schankerman ∙ MetLife Resources

James Schillaci ∙ Merrill Lynch

Rick Schofield ∙ Schofield Enterprises

Brian Schuman ∙ Merrill Lynch

Richard Searles ∙ Merrill Lynch

Michael Sechrist ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Jeffrey Siefert ∙ Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC

Norma Snapp ∙ Blue Crab Financial Partners

Daniel Sommers ∙ ESI Financial Page 22

Daniel Stallings ∙ American Portfolios Financial Services Page 22

Steven Stapleton ∙ The Stapleton Fox Group/Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

G. Donlald Steel ∙ Planned Investment Company

Michael Stewart ∙ Merrill Lynch

Matthew Stolle ∙ Merrill Lynch

William Taggart ∙ Raymond James | Morgan Keegan

Brice Tressler ∙ TFG Financial Group Page 22

Brian Upchurch ∙ Column Capital Page 10

Edward Villanyi ∙ Merrill Lynch

Brent Walker ∙ WealthPoint Advisors

Brad Warnecke ∙ Warnecke Investment Group Page 17

Michael Warren ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Terence Weiss ∙ Wallington Asset Management Page 17

William Wendling ∙ Bedel Financial Consulting

Michael Wiesemann ∙ MAH Investment Management/Fundamental Agency Page 11

Sandy Wilcox ∙ Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

George Wild ∙ Goelzer Investment Management

Jon Winteregg ∙ Financial Resource Advisors

Donald Woodley ∙ Woodley Farra Manion Portfolio Management

Allen Woods ∙ Edward Jones

Steven Wylam ∙ Capital Analysts of the Midwest

Donald Wylin ∙ BDK Financial Services

Eric Zebrauskas ∙ Zebra Financial

TaxationLawrence Brodnik ∙ Greenwalt, CPAs

David Burnett ∙ Meridian, CPAs

Timothy W. Butz ∙ Clark & Leucht

David Clark ∙ Clark CPA Group Page 21

Lee Ford ∙ Lee R. Ford & Associates

John C. Haywood ∙ Haywood Henn

James Laudick ∙ BKD

Thomas Long ∙ Long & Associates

Ed Marcum ∙ CliftonLarsonAllen

Peter McAllister ∙ Cadick Williams McAllister Ford, CPAs

William McKinney ∙ Kemper CPA Group

Jenni McNaughton ∙ Sherck Hussey Johnson & McNaughton

Dale Meacham ∙ Dale E. Meacham, CPA

Stephen Plasterer ∙ Stephen Plasterer, CPA

Michael Rasor ∙ LM Henderson & Company

Roy Rice ∙ Somerset, CPAs

Brian Rider ∙ Rider Kenley & Associates, CPAs

Earl Ridlen ∙ London Witte Group

Patrick Sanders ∙ Patrick Sanders and Company

Gregory Sigman ∙ L.M. Henderson & Company

Dan Sullivan ∙ K. B. Parrish & Company

Kyle Thomas ∙ Kyle Thomas and Associates

Richard Wheeler ∙ Wheeler & Associates

Thaddeus Zaleski ∙ Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski

Trust ServicesBrian Eagle ∙ Eagle & Fein

Genan Kirby ∙ Salin Bank & Trust Company

Robert Stallwood ∙ Stallwood Law Office

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Left to right: Four-year winners Patrick Morrow and Scott Holley, 2012 winner Erin Pentz and two-year winner Carson Shadowen

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• Dedicated to the highest degree of professional service and communication

Titles: Scott G. Holley, President; Patrick B. Morrow, Vice President, ChFC®; Erin N. Pentz, Director of Research; Carson M. Shadowen, Director of Fixed Income

The wealth management team at SBC has many decades of multigenerational financial management experience. True dedication to our clients’ financial and lifestyle objectives, with professional and personalized services, is the hallmark of the team at SBC. A focus of our unique team-based approach is creating and managing income and investment strategies during our clients’ pre- and post-retirement years. We are honored to be a part of this prestigious group of wealth managers for the third consecutive year, and we thank our clients for their many years of partnership, trust and confidence.

2910 East 96th Street, Suite A • Indianapolis, IN 46240Office: (317) 848-4744 • Fax: (317) 848-4467

www.strategicbenefit.com

Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC.

Left to right: Four-year winner Scott Holley, Pamela Tidwell, 2012 winner Erin Pentz, Pam Lowry, four-year winner Patrick Morrow, Jill Beck and two-year winner Carson Shadowen

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Left to right: Four-year winners Patrick Morrow and Scott Holley, 2012 winner Erin Pentz and two-year winner Carson Shadowen

Strategic Benefit Consultants Team

Enhancing and Preserving Lifestyles

• Comprehensive, personalized approach to wealth management

• Independent, objective and unbiased strategies

• Dedicated to the highest degree of professional service and communication

Titles: Scott G. Holley, President; Patrick B. Morrow, Vice President, ChFC®; Erin N. Pentz, Director of Research; Carson M. Shadowen, Director of Fixed Income

The wealth management team at SBC has many decades of multigenerational financial management experience. True dedication to our clients’ financial and lifestyle objectives, with professional and personalized services, is the hallmark of the team at SBC. A focus of our unique team-based approach is creating and managing income and investment strategies during our clients’ pre- and post-retirement years. We are honored to be a part of this prestigious group of wealth managers for the third consecutive year, and we thank our clients for their many years of partnership, trust and confidence.

2910 East 96th Street, Suite A • Indianapolis, IN 46240Office: (317) 848-4744 • Fax: (317) 848-4467

www.strategicbenefit.com

Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC.

Left to right: Four-year winner Scott Holley, Pamela Tidwell, 2012 winner Erin Pentz, Pam Lowry, four-year winner Patrick Morrow, Jill Beck and two-year winner Carson Shadowen

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Column Capital GroupSupporting Your Wealth Vision

Focus: Investments, Retirement, Income Taxes, Estate Planning, Insurance Analysis, Company Benefits, College Funding

Left to right: Ryan Thomas, Sylvia Pozarnsky, � ve-year winners Brian Upchurch and Je� Yu; Sheri Kendall and three-year winner Kevin Sweet

• Priorities: independent, objective and fee-only fi rm focused on the client’s best interest• People: highly credentialed advisors provide exceptional service and maintain a select number of clients• Process: comprehensive approach that integrates investments, fi nancial planning and taxes

You cannot predict the future, but we can help you prepare for what you see in yours. Whatever your fi nancial plans and dreams, Column Capital brings the experience, resources and vision to help you realize them. Column Capital is a fee-only wealth management fi rm that develops personal solutions to the complex fi nancial challenges of high-net-worth individuals, families and business owners.

We accomplish our mission of supporting your wealth vision

through our priorities, people and process. Our unbiased and trustworthy advice comes from a relationship where our highest priority is serving the best interests of our clients. Our seasoned professionals utilize a deep pool of expertise derived from years of formal educational training and decades of proven experience. Our unique approach ensures that all fi nancial concerns are addressed through our integrated wealth planning process.

3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 340 • Indianapolis, IN 46240Office: (317) 663-6500 • Fax: (317) 663-6501

www.columncapital.com

Ryan Thomas, CFP®, CPA; Sylvia Pozarnsky, MBA; Brian Upchurch, CPA, JD, CIMA®; Jeff Yu, CFP®, CPA; Sheri Kendall, CFP®, CPA; Kevin Sweet, CFP®, CIMA®

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Fundamental Agency | MAH Investments GroupThe Foundation of Our Family Is Based on Investing in Yours

Areas of Focus: Investment Management, Insurance Products for All

Left to right: Front row: Tom Moran, four-year winner Michael Wiesemann, Keith HazelbakerTop row: Pete Avnaim, Chris Brychell and Sherry Hollingsworth

• Fundamental’s family philosophy puts the focus on you — our client• We create peace of mind by having us guide you through the fi nancial storm• We help our clients align their fi nancial future with their family values

Whether retirement is nearing or you are just buying your fi rst home, we are here to help you fi nd the right products to ensure your family’s fi nancial security. We off er a multitude of products, from health insurance, to insuring your home or vehicle, to investment tools to secure your future; we pride

ourselves on providing the service your family expects and deserves.

We create a relationship with our clients that lasts through the years and continually help you with understanding your coverages and future fi nancial needs.

5150 East Stop 11 Road, Suite 9 • Indianapolis, IN 46237Office: (317) 215-4179 • Toll-free: (866) 410-0730

www.fundamentalagency.com • www.mahinvestments.com

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Hargitt • Lovison • Stergar • Allen • Titak • MlottDedicated to the Creation and Preservation of Our Clients’ Wealth

Serving clients throughout the country for more than 30 years

Left to right: Five-year winner Lee Hargitt, two-year winner Terry Lovison, two-year winner Shelley Stergar, 2012 winner Gabriele Allen, � ve-year winner Jim Titak and four-year winner Jim Mlott

• Independent, objective advice focused on each client’s needs and goals• World-class technology and highly qualifi ed staff committed to our clients• Management group that understands they work for our clients

As a FINRA broker/dealer and an SEC-registered investment advisor, Thurston Springer has unique fl exibility and advantages over wire house systems and independent fee-only planners. This model has signifi cant regulatory oversight and is considerably expensive to maintain, but it substantially

increases our ability to serve our clients. We congratulate all of our Five Star Wealth Managers for receiving this distinction. They have 127 years of combined experience in the securities industry and 66 years at Thurston Springer. Thank you to our clients for their continued trust.

9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 740 • Indianapolis, IN 46240Phone: (317) 581-4000 • Toll-free: (800) 433-8049

www.thurstonspringer.com

Members: FINRA, SIFMA, SIPC & Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Areas of Focus: Fee-Based Management, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management, Multigenerational Planning, IRA Rollovers, 401(k) Plans, Tax Planning

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Helt Investment GroupIntegrating Your Objectives Into a Personalized Plan That Can Be Updated as Life Changes Occur

Left to right: Four-year winner Rhys A. Helt, Dawn McLaughlin, Andrea Nielsen and Bill Koriath

• More than 90 years of combined experience • Combining our sophisticated investment planning tools with our professional resources • Implementing thoughtful and creative solutions

Rhys Helt has been providing wealth management solutions to clients for nearly 20 years. He and his team believe in building client relationships for the long term and are committed to helping clients achieve their dreams by creating a solid wealth management plan designed not only to accumulate wealth, but also to provide income throughout the retirement years and build a legacy for loved ones.

As the branch director of our Indianapolis offi ce, Rhys oversees the branch and is working to expand with quality fi nancial advisors in the Indianapolis area. Rhys strives to create a culture

that emphasizes teamwork, client service and community involvement.

Rhys completed the Certifi ed Investment Management AnalystSM (CIMA®) designation at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania in 2000. By attaining this designation, and ongoing education, Rhys maintains his membership in IMCA (Investment Management Consultants Association). In addition, he has obtained the professional designation of Accredited Wealth Manager (AWM) through an education program sponsored by RBC Wealth Management and Michigan State University.

8888 Keystone Crossing, Suite 200 • Indianapolis, IN 46240Office: (317) 810-5417 • Toll-free: (866) 221-9440

[email protected] • www.rhyshelt.comRBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.

Credentials: Senior Vice President – Branch Director, CIMA®, AWM

Area of Focus: Comprehensive wealth management services customized to achieve your personal goals

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Carrie B. RyanHelping a Select Number of Successful Families With Their Wealth Management Needs

Left to right: Four-year winner Carrie B. Ryan, Susan Backer, Dr. Gene Hedrick, Judy Hedrick and Deborah Turley

• Comprehensive wealth management strategies• Customized investment portfolio management• Striving to preserve and enhance family assets across generationsCredential/Title: CFP® professional, Managing Principal – Investments

Clients Pictured: Dr. Gene Hedrick, Judy Hedrick and Susan Backer

Carrie Ryan provides comprehensive wealth management services to successful families and business owners. Utilizing Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network’s vast resources and drawing on a deep understanding of what’s most important to her clients, she develops sophisticated and highly

personalized investment strategies designed to help clients achieve their specifi c lifetime goals. Clients enjoy an intimate, personal advisory relationship built on mutual trust, integrity and 28 years of an unwavering commitment to serve their best interest.

Carrie B. Ryan • Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC8425 Woodfield Crossing Boulevard, Suite 100 • Indianapolis, IN 46240-7316

Phone: (317) 469-4830 or (855) 256-0070 • Fax: (317) [email protected]

Advisor selection is not reflective of individual client satisfaction or future performance. Please see the introduction section for important information on the scope of the award and the Five Star selection process. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC, Member SIPC, is a registered broker-dealer and separate nonbank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. [CAR 0812-01624].

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Campbell Kyle Proffitt Estate Planning GroupFor Nearly 100 Years, We Have Helped

Clients Achieve Their Goals

• Relationships based on trust, candid advice and an appreciation for each client’s concerns

• Estate and estate tax planning for business entities, families and individuals

• Business succession planning for business entities

Since 1915, Campbell Kyle Proffi tt LLP has fostered close relationships with clients to best understand and appreciate clients’ unique concerns. Whether you need advice on wealth preservation for yourself and your family or succession planning for your business, Campbell Kyle Proffi tt LLP has both the desire and experience to help you plan and to coordinate with your CPA, investment portfolio manager and others. Let us help you achieve your goals.

Anne Poindexter, Chair, Campbell Kyle Proffi tt Estate Planning Group.

11595 North Meridian Street, Suite 701 • Carmel, IN 46032198 South 9th Street • Noblesville, IN 46060

Carmel: (317) 846-6514 • Noblesville: (317) 773-2090

[email protected]

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Brunette & Associates Group

Trusted and Experienced

• Comprehensive fi nancial planning

• More than 64 years of combined experience

• Investments and estate planning

Brenda Ramsey, CPA, CFP®Brad Stewart, CFP®Daniel Brunette, CLU®, ChFC®, CASL®Left to right: Back row: 2012 winner Jon Taylor, two-year winners Dan Brunette and

Brad Stewart; Front row: 2012 winner Brenda Ramsey

Brunette & Associates has provided comprehensive wealth management services to individuals and businesses nationwide for 37 years. Our long-term relationships are a direct result of our proactive, ongoing service and responsiveness provided by the entire team. Through our consolidated reporting system, we are able to provide our clients with reports on their entire portfolio, along with personalized recommendations that follow our tactical approach to wealth management.

Brunette & Associates, LLC 500 East Ohio Street, Suite 200

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Offi ce: (317) 238-6582Toll-free: (866) 880-2578

www.brunetteandassociates.com

Securities offered through Ogilvie Security Advisors Corp, 71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3025, Chicago, IL 60606.312-335-5476. Member FINRA/SIPC. Brunette & Associates, LLC and Ogilvie Security Advisors Corp. are independently owned and operated.

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Helen Kurlander Goldstein

Safeguarding Your Future

President; Five-year Five Star award winner CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional

Left to right: Standing: Suzanne Giacometti, Amelia West and Esther G. FogleSeated: Five-year winner Helen Kurlander Goldstein

At Goldstein Group Financial Advisors, an independent fi nancial fi rm, we know that no two lives are identical. There is no single approach to a successful fi nancial plan.

Our expertise includes retirement, investment, insurance and estate planning. We couple this with a prudent investment philosophy to help you pursue and accomplish your long-term fi nancial goals. We look forward to creating and implementing an individualized plan for you to help safeguard your fi nancial future.

8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 610 Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone: (317) 218-3848

[email protected] www.goldsteingroupfa.com

The Financial Professionals of Goldstein Group Financial Advisors, LLC, are Registered Representatives and Investment Advisor Representatives with and offer Securities and Advisory Services through Commonwealth Financial Network® Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor.

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Deerfield Financial Advisors Team

Fee-Only and Objective

• Indiana and Illinois offi ces

• Planning and investment management

• Independent and fi duciaries

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitionersNAPFA Corporate MemberLeft to right: Four-year winners Susie Steel, Richard Bellmer and

� ve-year winner Brad Cougill

For 27 years, Deerfi eld Financial Advisors, Inc. has worked with clients to focus on their fi nancial goals through our customized fi nancial planning and investment management services. We help our clients to manage their fi nancial lives with a focus on fi nancial planning for future generations. We provide objective advice and highly personalized service to help our clients have greater control over their fi nances and more time to focus on the priorities of their lives.

Planning for your life … it’s always personal!

8440 Woodfi eld Crossing Boulevard, Suite 360Indianapolis, IN 46240

Indianapolis: (317) 469-2455

deerfi eld@deerfi eldfa.com • www.deerfi eldfa.comAdditional offi ce in Chicago area

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Terry WeissJeffrey Dowden

Disciplined Wealth ManagementConsistently Applied

• Celebrating more than 24 years of successfully meeting client objectives

• More than 97% average annual client retention

• Customized wealth management and investment solutions

Wealth and investment mgmt. for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, institutions and qualifi ed plans

Left to right: Four-year winner Je� rey Dowden and � ve-year winner Terry Weiss

Discipline, commitment, passion, independence. More than just powerful words, these are traits that form the cornerstone of our business and allow Wallington to continue to deliver results. As an independent fee-only wealth manager, we partner ourselves with our clients in each segment of the wealth management process — from the determination of unique fi nancial goals and objectives to the crafting of the investment portfolios that deliver cost-eff ective and superior risk-adjusted returns. We appreciate being recognized for our outstanding client satisfaction. More than that, however, we appreciate each and every client that allows us to have an impact on their fi nancial success.

Wallington Asset Management 8900 Keystone Crossing, Suite 1015

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Offi ce: (317) 575-8670

www.wallingtonasset.com

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Brad Warnecke

A Focus on Income and Market Risk

• The ability to incorporate innovative income ideas

• A tactical approach to the growth component

• Personal service in a primarily noncommissioned environment

Creating an innovative income component for portfoliosCredentials: Registered Principal, RJFS

Brad Warnecke, a Registered Principal, has been in business since 1981. The primary focus of the Warnecke Investment Group is the management of individual portfolios via a fee-based (no commissions) structure. Most portfolios are designed to balance income for current needs and growth of capital for future income needs or for building the client’s estate. Attention to service and a focus on the unique needs of each client are the cornerstones of the professionals at WIG.

6235 Carrollton AvenueIndianapolis, IN 46220

Offi ce: (800) 906-7272

www.warneckeig.comSecurities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

Clients should periodically re-evaluate whether the use of an asset-based fee continues to be appropriate in servicing their needs. A list of additional considerations, as well as the fee schedule, is available in the firm’s Form ADV Part II as well as the client agreement.

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William E. Bersbach

1213 E Hoff er St. Kokomo, IN 46902 Phone: (765) 457-1134 [email protected] www.libertyfngp.com

• Financial experience since 1968 • Building personal relationships • Helping clients reach fi nancial goals

Title: Investment Advisor Representative

The Diff erence Is Knowledge

As a fi nancial consultant since 1992, Bill greatly enjoys the personal relationships he has created with his clients over the years. Being actively involved in helping them reach their fi nancial goals is his main objective. Active in the community, Bill has been chairman or president of United Way, Chamber of Commerce, Kokomo Country Club and Junior Achievement, among others. Bill is a lifelong resident of Howard County, is married, and has four children and four grandchildren. Securities offered through LaSalle St. Securities LLC, a registered Broker/Dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services offered through Liberty Financial Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment

Advisor. Liberty Financial Advisors, LLC is not affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities LLC.

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Daryl A. Arnett

484 E Carmel Dr., Ste. 131Carmel, IN 46032Direct: (317) [email protected]

• Being available• Being ethical• Being responsible

Titles: Managing Partner, Wealth Management Advisor

Out-Servicing the Competition!

In my profession, we all share the same job description and, for the most part, off er similar products. Therefore, “service” — the kind that sets you apart from everyone else — is all that matters. That’s a bold statement that I have been able to consistently back up for more than 10 years. Remember, customers have “choices” too. You can continue to wonder what you are not being told, listen to yet another conversation that you fully do not understand or contact me!

Securities offered through IFS Securities, member FINRA/SIPC, 303 Perimeter Center N, Ste. 300, Atlanta, GA 30346, (678) 690-8523. IFS Securities is a full-service broker. Arnett Financial

Services Group, LLC and IFS Securities are not affiliated entities.

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R. David Williams

Helping People Successfully Retire

• Wealth managed to last a lifetime

• Values and goals drive our process

• Educating clients on fi nancial decisions

R. David Williams, President, RDW Financial Group

Left to right: Two-year winner R. David Williams, Kathy Williams, Connie Jordan and Brandon Hamrick

At RDW, we do not focus on the sales or presentation of packaged ideas or products. We proudly embody a team-oriented spirit in which our relationships are at the heart of our mission.

The nurturing of our client relationships focuses on our adherence to our core values — faith, family, fi nances. At RDW these values represent more than words — they represent a vast sphere of infl uence, providing a collaborative eff ort that strives to provide our clients with a meaningful relationship.

2780 Waterfront Parkway East Drive, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46214

Phone: (317) 802-7672 • Toll-free: (888) 731-4950 Dave@rdwfi nancialgroup.comwww.rdwfi nancialgroup.com

Securities and advisory services offered through Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC and a Registerd Investment Advisor.

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F. David Bixler

Capital Strategies, Inc.151 N Delaware St., Ste. 1440Indianapolis, IN 46204

Offi ce: (317) 262-1700Fax: (317) 262-1707

[email protected]

• Client focused• Strategy based• Independent and intentional

Title: President

Credential: CFP®

One Less Thing to Worry About®

Capital Strategies’ mission is to provide exceptional investment management consulting that will help all clients achieve the highest possible total return for their specifi c level of tolerance for market, interest rate and purchasing power risk. CSI was founded in 1982 and provides services to individuals, nonprofi ts, corporations, trusts and estates. David Bixler has been involved in the personal fi nancial planning and investment management fi eld for 30-plus years.

Capital Strategies, Inc. is a fee-only, Indiana-registered investment advisor.

Craig L. Dunn

1213 E Hoff er St. Kokomo, IN 46902 Offi ce: (765) 457-1134 [email protected] www.libertyfngp.com

• 29 years of dedicated experience • Diversifi ed strategies • Retirement income solutions

Investment advisor representative

Managing Partner

Serving Conservative Investors

As a fi nancial consultant since 1982, Craig’s greatest enjoyment in being an investment representative comes from helping families reach important fi nancial goals such as retirement or fi nancing a college education. Active in the community, Craig supports charities such as Bona Vista and We Care, both community-based organizations. Craig is also an active supporter of Ball State University. A lifelong resident of Howard County, Craig is married with four children. Securities offered through LaSalle St. Securities LLC, a registered Broker/Dealer and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services offered through Liberty Financial Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment

Advisor. Liberty Financial Advisors, LLC is not affiliated with LaSalle St. Securities LLC.

Susan Elser

Indianapolis, IN 46236 Phone: (317) 823-5999 [email protected] www.elserfp.com

• Objective fi nancial advice and strategies • Comprehensive approach to wealth management • Exceptional client service

Areas of Focus: Retirement Planning and Investment Management

Credentials: CFP® and NAPFA–Registered Advisor

Fee-Only Financial Planning

At Elser Financial Planning, Inc., we specialize in retirement and estate planning, professional investment management, charitable strategies and business succession planning. Through careful examination of a client’s entire fi nancial picture, we develop customized fi nancial strategies to help achieve their objectives. We provide advice strictly in our clients’ best interest and do not sell any fi nancial products. Our clients feel comfortable having a relationship based on trust and value the high level of service they receive.

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Michael Haboush

515 N Green St., Ste. 300Brownsburg, IN 46112Phone: (317) [email protected]

• Helping you defi ne and achieve fi nancial goals• Comprehensive approach to wealth management• Honest and straightforward personal advice

Focus: Retirement income, customized portfolio management

Credentials: CLTC, LUTCF

Michael has been working with his clients since 1996. He helps each of them improve their standard of living, maximize their wealth and prepare them for monetary independence in retirement.

Registered Representative/Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Signator Investors, Inc., Member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor 8425 Woodfield Crossing

Blvd., Ste. 246 Indianapolis, IN 46240, (317) 469-6021. 111-07292009-16719175.

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William M. Howell

Howell Financial Advisors, Inc. 3815 River Xing Pkwy., Ste. 100 Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phone: (317) 877-8000

[email protected] www.HowellAdvisors.com

• Fee-only planning and portfolio management • Independent fi rm off ering objective advice • Expertise in retirement transitioning

William M. Howell, President

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CPA

Integrity and Prosperity in Partnership

Our fi rm is grounded in 25 years of trusted client relationships and comprehensive service supporting life's transitions such as retirement, death in the family, divorce, new wealth and estate planning. Our wealth management services provide a combination of fi nancial planning and portfolio management. Experienced. Objective. Principled.

Registered as an investment advisory firm with the state of Indiana.

Robin A. Hall

8888 Keystone Xing., Ste. 1420Indianapolis, IN 46240 Offi ce: (317) 663-3939 [email protected] www.pwa-law.com

• Investment advisory services • Strategies for high-net-worth clients • Wealth preservation and estate planning

Managing Director

Credentials: Juris Doctor (JD) and CFP® professional

Comprehensive Wealth Management

Premier Wealth Advisors advises high-net-worth individual and institutional clients nationwide using a consultative, relationship-based approach to wealth management. Robin is honored to receive the Five Star Professional award.

Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Broker/Dealer, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Premier Wealth Advisors are not affiliated.

Gene J. Kostrewa

217 Southway Blvd. E, Ste. 105 Kokomo, IN 46902 Offi ce: (765) 453-3648 Toll-free: (800) 563-3244 [email protected] ameripriseadvisors.com/eugene.j.kostrewa

• We specialize in peace-of-mind planning • Protect and grow your future • Distribution strategies to help minimize taxes

Financial Advisor

CFP®, ChFC®

Plan for a Comfortable Retirement

Let's get started today planning your fi nancial success or comfortable retirement. Managing your wealth is only part of the benefi ts of working with our fi rm. Your future is dependent on you. We develop a long-term personal relationship of support and integrity with you. As an advisor, teacher and advocate, we help manage everything that is involved in your fi nancial life. Investors should conduct their own evaluation of a financial professional as working with a financial advisor is not a guarantee of future financial success. Brokerage, investment and financial advisory services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA

and SIPC. Some products and services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients.

Brian Kowalevsky

111 Monument Cir., Ste. 3100Indianapolis, IN 46204Direct: (317) 263-8741Toll-free: (800) [email protected]/kowalevsky

• Thoughtful consideration of your needs• Strategies that inspire confi dence• Actionable and relevant advice and insights

Title: Financial Advisor

Credential: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Your Future Brought Into Focus

Together, we can bring the future you aspire to into focus with a plan that inspires confi dence. Uncertainty is a constant, and well-made decisions require thoughtful, considered analysis and the expertise and commitment of an experienced advisor. With your future in focus, I will formulate a strategy to help you achieve your most important fi nancial goals and will provide timely and relevant advice as life’s inevitable uncertainties arise.

© 2012 Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Member SIPC.

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800 E 96th St., Ste. 400 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: (317) 818-7342 [email protected] Titles: Financial Advisor, 2009 – 2012 Five Star award winner

Thomas W. Foster

Tom looks to develop a personal relationship that lends insight into your life, your issues and your real-life challenges. His goal is to help clients manage their wealth while adding wisdom to their financial vision.


10136 Windward Pass Fishers, IN 46037 Office: (317) 576-8536 [email protected] www.lpl.com/todd.guthrie Registered Principal, LPL Financial CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™

Todd E. Guthrie

Todd has been helping clients define and pursue their financial goals for more than 15 years with a comprehensive approach to wealth management. His focus is on creating analytically based portfolios on an individual basis to suit each of his client’s needs.

Securities O� ered through LPL Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.

WINNER

9955 Crosspoint Blvd., Ste. 150 Indianapolis, IN 46456 Office: (317) 806-3083 [email protected] www.spgfinancial.com CPA, CFP®

Christopher A. McCauley

Independent and focused on building trust and long-term relationships through sound financial planning and investment advice.

Registered Representative, Securities o� ered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer, member: FINRA/SIPC.

Investment Advisor Representative, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and

Strategic Planning Group are not a� liated.

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609 Treybourne Dr.Greenwood, IN 46142Office: (317) 881-6670www.s-a-cpa.com Partner, CPA/PFS, CFP®

Martin J. Armbruster

Leading a dedicated professional team, Marty provides 37 years of investment and financial expertise to his clients. His success is defined by building personal relationships, providing thoughtful solutions and helping clients achieve peace of mind. He is driven by and grateful for the opportunity to help people.

800 E 96th St., Ste. 400Indianapolis, IN 46240Office: (317) 818-7321 [email protected] Financial Advisor, Senior Investment Management Consultant

Michael Mullen

With today’s market volatility and financial difficulties, clients appreciate Michael’s 25 years of wealth management experience and consultative approach to portfolio management to help them achieve their goals and objectives.


4050 Britt Farm Dr.Lafayette, IN 47905 Toll-free: (866) 582-5721 Phone: (765) 447-1330 [email protected] Title: President

Jon M. McCardle

An independent financial services firm providing customized solutions for individuals and families.

Registered Principal o� ering securities through American Portfolio Financial Services, Inc. Member: FINRA, SIPC. Investment advisory services o� ered through Regal Investment Advisors, LLC., an SEC-Registered Investment Advisor. APFS is not a� liated with Summit

Financial Group and Regal Investment Advisory.

Clark CPA Goup 36 Blvd. Motif Brownsburg, IN 46112 Office: (317) 852-2304 [email protected] President, CPA

David A. Clark

We are a group of dedicated professionals prepared to exceed your expectations. We provide tax, accounting, computer and management consulting services for individuals and businesses. We strive for quality, efficiency and results for our clients.

WINNER

Strategic Partners, Inc. 80 N Main St., P.O. Box 637 Zionsville, IN 46077 Direct: (317) 873-2361 Office: (317) 873-4797 [email protected] OSJ, Reg. Rep.

Alan Buck

Strategic Partners, Inc. utilizes a wide range of products and strategies from world-class providers to implement our customized planning strategies. Some of the products and strategies include: insurance solutions, personal planning strategies and investment management.

Securities and advisory services o� ered through National Planning Corporation (NPC), Member FINRA/SIPC a Registered Investment Advisor. Strategic Partners

Five Star Professional and NPC are separate and unrelated companies.

20/20 Financial Group 3301 W Purdue Ave. Muncie, IN 47304 Office: (765) 286-5537Toll-free: (866) 334-4700 [email protected] www.2020financialgroup.com Title: Financial Consultant

Craig J. Miller

We are a financial service firm serving Indianapolis and central Indiana. We strive to provide best-in-class personal service to each and every client. Find out what makes us different from your current advisor.

Securities o� ered through Securities America, Inc. Member of FINRA/SIPC. Craig J. Miller, Registered Representative. 20/20 Financial Group

is independent of Securities America.

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Jeffery B. Risinger, Attorney at Law 600 E Carmel Dr., Ste. 114 Carmel, IN 46032 Office: (317) 578-1801 Cell: (317) 413-3229 [email protected]

Jeffery B. Risinger

Jeff is a 30-plus-year business lawyer and trusted advisor to business owners, including as to debt and equity financings, business sales and acquisitions, and compensation plans. Jeff has been an AV Pre-eminent-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell for 15 years.

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12 Grapevine Ct.West Lafayette, IN 47906Direct: (800) [email protected]: General Securities Principal, CFS®

Daniel L. Sommers

As an ELP for the “Dave Ramsey Show” with more than 33 years of experience, Dan is focused on client education.

Securities o� ered through Securities Service Network, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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8606 Allisonville Rd., Ste. 109A Indianapolis, IN 46250 Office: (317) 572-1390 [email protected] www.lpl.com/nancyj.wilson LPL Financial Advisor

Nancy J. Wilson

More than 20 years' experience working with closely held businesses, their families and children. Areas of focus: retirement plans, 401(k) rollovers, wealth transfer and succession plans, estate equalization issues and planning for aging parents and grandparents.

Securities and Advisory Services o� ered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC. LPL Financial, Wilson Wealth Solutions and Five Star Professional are not a� liated.

American Portfolios Financial Services Muncie, IN 47304 Cell: (317) 752-0894 [email protected] www.americanportfolios.com Investment Advisor Representative

Daniel Stallings

I offer a comprehensive, client-centric approach to wealth management, as well as objective financial advice and strategies, and exceptional client services. I would love to earn your trust. The ultimate compliment is when you refer me to a friend. Securities o� ered through American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.

Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services o� ered through American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., a SEC-Registered Investment Advisor.

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“Wishful thinking is not planning. If you plan for the worst, you will never be unpleasantly surprised.”— Five Star award winner

Brice provides value through education and service.

Securities and Investment advisory services o� ered through ING Financial Partners, member SIPC.

TFG Financial Group is not a subsidiary of nor controlled by ING Financial Partners.

Title: PresidentTFG Financial Group 3609 S Southway Dr. New Palestine, IN 46163 Office: (317) 861-0677 [email protected] www.TFGroup.biz Areas of Focus: Retirement and Financial Planning

Brice A. Tressler

CFD Investments 2704 S Goyer Rd. Kokomo, IN 46902 Office: (765) 864-4088 Office 2: (765) 455-0500, Ext. 3361 [email protected] www.andyroller.com Credential: CFP®

Andy Roller

It is humbling to receive this recognition. I have an amazing clientele who are a joy to serve. It is an honor to come alongside them and help them achieve and secure their goals.

Advisory services are provided through Creative Financial Designs, Inc., Registered Investment Adviser, and securities are o� ered through

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