Advisor profile


My approach

My practice provides ongoing comprehensive financial planning services to busy professionals, business owners and retirees. I assist my clients in developing customized strategies to help address their unique financial planning goals and concerns. Whether it’s implementing appropriate cash/liability management, estate/protection planning or investment/tax planning strategies, I will work with my clients to help them get to where they want to be.

My investment planning process entails gaining a complete understanding of my clients’ investment goals, risk tolerance, investment time horizon, security preferences and tax status. Based on each client’s unique situation, we will implement a strategic asset allocation strategy and periodically adjust the investment plan as personal financial goals, resources and market conditions change.

My client relationships are built on integrity and outstanding client service. Advising and providing guidance to my clients with financial strategies, including wealth accumulation, wealth protection, income planning and wealth transfer is something that I am passionate about and incredibly fortunate to do.

Asset allocation does not assure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

24
Years of Experience
This number may include years as a financial advisor, and/or experience as a registered representative.

Areas of focus

  • Saving for Education
  • Retirement Planning Strategies
  • Tax Planning Strategies
  • Family Finances

Qualifications

  • CFP® CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
  • Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts, Series 6
  • General Securities Representative, Series 7
  • General Securities Principal, Series 24
  • Uniform Securities State Law, Series 63
  • Uniform Combined State Law, Series 66

Education

  • BBA University of Kentucky
  • Kaplan University Financial Planning Education Program

Awards & recognition

  • Stone & Kicklighter Planning Partners, Ameriprise Client Experience Award, 2020-2022
  • Ameriprise Circle of Success, 2019 - 2023
  • Stone & Kicklighter Planning Partners, Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, 2023 -2024

Professional associations

Previous experience

  • Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Financial Advisor, 2009-present
  • UBS Financial Services, Financial Advisor, 2006-2009
  • Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Financial Advisor, 2005-2006
  • Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc., Wholesaler, 2001-2004

Honored to be recognized in Forbes

My team and I are committed to helping our clients achieve their financial goals, both today and tomorrow. Forbes has recognized this dedication by including Stone and Kicklighter Planning Partners on their 2023 Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list. I’m honored, and I’d like to thank our loyal clients for making this recognition possible. I look forward to continuing our work together!

Community participation

  • Dare To Care Food Bank
  • Ronald McDonald House of Kentuckiana

Interests

  • I enjoy spending time with my friends and family
  • My hobbies include golf, biking and tennis.