Our Team
Financial Advisers - Louisville Office
Andy Hanlein
Investment Adviser, General Securities Principal, MBA, President
Andy joined AIS in 1993 and is a partner in the firm. For 27 years, he worked in electronics and life sciences manufacturing; then later in sales and marketing management for medical start-ups. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, 65, and life, health, and variable annuity. He has a BS from Fordham University and a MBA in Finance from the University of Pittsburgh. Andy served many years on the benevolence committee of his church and performed services for local charities serving the homeless. He is past President of the National Christian Foundation, Kentucky Chapter.
Brad Stillwagon
Investment Adviser, General Securities Broker
Brad joined AIS in 2012 and is a partner in the firm. His experience includes twenty years as a wholesaler and Regional Vice President for a major mutual fund company. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 26, 63, 65, and life, health, and variable annuity. He has a BS in Business Administration from Ohio State University.
Craig Wilson
Investment Adviser, General Securities Broker, Municipal Securities Principal
Craig joined AIS in 1987 and is a partner in the firm. He previously worked as a broker for a national investment firm. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 53, 63, 65, and life, health, and variable annuity. Craig has a BS in Finance from the University of Kentucky. As a side business, he was involved for many years in thoroughbred ownership.
John Frymire
Investment Adviser, General Securities Principal, CFP, ChFC, CLU
John joined AIS in 2009. Prior to that he worked 11 years as a broker and financial adviser at a national brokerage firm. Prior to entering the securities industry, John worked in banking and bank consulting where he gained extensive experience in audit, compliance, and regulatory assistance. John's professional designations include CFP (Certified Financial Planner), ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant), and CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter). His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 24, 31, 63, 65, and life, health, and variable annuity. John has a BA from Centre College.
Michael Hanlein
Investment Adviser, General Securities Principal, Financial Principal, Municipal Securities Principal
Michael joined AIS in 2017 and is a partner in the firm. As a college senior, he helped manage, along with a group of his peers, a portion of Xavier University’s endowment fund. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 24, 27, 52, 53, 63, and 65. He is also able to sell both fixed and variable annuity products. Michael graduated summa cum laude with a BS in Finance from Xavier University. He is active in his church and participates in the sport of steroid-free power lifting where he holds several records in his weight class.
Bob Meek
Investment Adviser, General Securites Principal, MBA, Chief Compliance Officer
Bob joined the AIS team full-time in 2018 but his association with the firm spans more than 35 years. His experiences include teaching at both the high school and college levels, working as a computer programmer, serving as a Division IT Manager for a Fortune 50 company, and running his own technology consulting business. His professional certifications include FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and 65. He has a BA in Mathematics from the University of Louisville, a MAEd in Mathematics & Computer Science from Eastern Kentucky University, and a MBA from Vanderbilt University. Bob is an Eagle Scout and former Scoutmaster. He currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army Louisville Area Command.
Financial Advisers - Harlan Office
Rick Fox
Investment Adviser, General Securities Principal, Vice-President
Rick joined AIS in 1984 and is a partner in the firm. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, 65, and life, health, and variable annuity. He has a BS from Morehead State University. Rick served two terms as a State Representative in the Kentucky House of Representatives. For many years he served on the Board of the Cawood Ledford Boys & Girls Club.
Wayne Collett
General Securities Principal
Wayne joined AIS in 1986. His securities industry experience was preceded by 13 years in coal mining performing supervision, compliance management, and safety training. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 7, 24, 63, and life, health, and variable annuity. Wayne has a BS from Lincoln Memorial University.
Drew Adams
Investment Adviser, General Securities Principal
Drew joined AIS in 2010 and is a partner in the firm. He formerly served in a sales and marketing capacity with an international life sciences firm. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 6, 7, 24, 63, 65, and life, health, and variable annuity. Drew has a BS in Agricultural Economics and Business from the University of Kentucky. He currently serves on the Board of the Harlan County Economic Development Authority and the Board of Camp Blanton, a former Boy Scout Reservation that is now operated as a non-profit private camp.
Staff - Louisville Office
Charla Raap
Administrative Assistant & Retirement Plan Specialist
Charla joined AIS in 1989 and is the firm's longest tenured employee. In addition to providing administrative support to Brad Stillwagon, she works extensively with plan sponsors regarding retirement plan administration, Form 5500 filings, and ERISA / DOL compliance.
Beverly Hall
Administrative Assistant
Bev joined AIS in 2015 and provides administrative support for Andrew Hanlein and Michael Hanlein. She has more than 27 years of experience in financial services and has earned the FINRA SIE qualification. Bev maintains the firm's investment advisory platform, handles client billing for advisory accounts, and coordinates administrative management of client accounts.
Sheila Heckel
Administrative Assistant & Retirement Plan Specialist
Sheila joined AIS in 2005. In addition to providing administrative support to John Frymire, she works extensively with plan sponsors regarding retirement plan administration, Form 5500 filings, and compliance with ERISA and DOL rules & regulations.
Irina Gnativ
Administrative Assistant
Irina joined AIS in 2008. She provides administrative support to Craig Wilson and has broad experience in account service and client relationship management. She has a BA in Business Administration from Bellarmine University.
Shawna Whitworth
Bookkeeper & Retirement Plan Specialist
Shawna joined AIS in 2017. Her previous experience included work in sales & customer service with a major manufacturer of office equipment. At AIS, her duties include bookkeeping, accounts payable, and retirement plan administration.
Larry Edwards, CPA
CPA, Accounting & Tax Consultant
Larry joined AIS in 1996. In addition to being a licensed CPA with a thorough knowledge of IRS rules and tax matters, he has extensive experience in the interpretation and application of FINRA, SEC, and DOL rules & regulations. He has a BS in Accounting from Western Kentucky University. Larry retired from being a full-time employee in December 2017 but remains a consultant to the company for matters related to accounting, taxation, and retirement plan administration.
Elliott Stanton
Accounting & Retirement Plan Specialist
Elliott joined AIS in 2025. He has a BS in Accounting from Indiana University Southeast and has earned the FINRA SIE qualification. At AIS, he works in the Accounting Department and administers 401(k) plans for selected clients. In his spare time, Elliott enjoys spending time with his family, watching and playing sports, and fixing up old vehicles.
Staff - Harlan Office
Carissa Caudill
Administrative Assistant
Carissa joined AIS in 2001. In addition to providing administrative support to all the Registered Representatives and Investment Advisers in the company's Harlan office, she has broad experience in account service and client relationship management. Prior to joining AIS, she worked for a major regional company in retail sales.
Heather Cress
Administrative Assistant & Retirement Plan Specialist
Heather joined AIS in 2015. In addition to providing general administrative support for the company's Harlan office Reps, she handles retirement plan administration for the company's employer clients whose 401(k) or other retirement plans are serviced from the Harlan office.
Associated Representatives
Associated Representatives are professionals such as CPAs or Insurance Agents who work primarily in those professions but who are also licensed to sell certain investment products and/or offer financial advice. The individuals listed below have associated themselves with Alexander Investment Services for the investing part of their businesses. They work from their own offices but have the same access to resources and administrative support as our in-house brokers and advisers.
Ancil Collett
CPA, Investment Adviser, Mutual Funds/Variable Contracts Limited Representative
Ancil is an independent Certified Public Accountant who also sells mutual funds and annuities as an extended service for his tax clients. He has been associated with Alexander Investment Services since 2006. His professional licenses include FINRA Series 6, 63, and 65. Ancil has a BA in Accounting from Cumberland College. His office is in Corbin, Kentucky.
William Brooks
General Securities Broker
Bill is an independent insurance agent who also runs a travel agency in addition to financial advising. He has been associated with Alexander Investment Services since 1982. Bill has a BS in Mathematics from Carson Newman University. He works from his home office in Louisville.