36 Top Influencers for Financial Advisors in 2022

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It’s no secret that the financial landscape is changing rapidly. To stay ahead of the curve, financial advisors must identify and align themselves with the top influencers in the field.

Here are 36 financial advisor influencers who will likely have a big impact on the industry in 2022.

1. Bill Cates

If you need help figuring out how to identify the best niche for your firm, Bill Cates is your guy.  He’s a referral coach for top advisors, bestselling author, hall of fame keynote speaker, and one of my top mentors. He’s coached thousands of financial service professionals on how to identify and serve more ideal clients.

I recommend listening to his Top Advisor Podcast to hear some of his insights and recommendations. You can also sign up for a free workshop webinar he and I hosted together, How to Choose Your Niche & Create a Radically Relevant Marketing Message.

2. Steve Sanduski

Steve Sanduski is a CFP® professional and personal coach to financial professionals. He hosts the ever-popular podcast Between Now and Success, where he brings in top achievers and visionaries in the financial services industry and invites them to share their journey to success. 

3. Ron Carson

Ron Carson…need I say more? Ron is a household name among financial advisors and one of my personal heroes and mentors. He founded Carson Group in 1983, which now has over $15 billion assets under advisement. He’s also a New York Times bestselling author of Avalanche and The Sustainable Edge. You can follow him on Twitter here

Ron was also a guest on my podcast, The Marketing Podcast for Financial Advisors. You can listen to our episode on Preparing to Sell Your Financial Advisory Firm here

4. Samantha Russell

Samantha Russell is the “Chief Evangelist” at FMG Suite and Twenty Over Ten. She’s a marketing queen who’s passionate about helping financial advisors switch their digital marketing mindset from an “outbound cold sales” to a “warm inbound” approach. She’s given over 600 presentations to more than 10,000 financial professionals since 2015. You can check Sam out on YouTube here

5. Michael Kitces

Michael Kitces is another household name among financial advisors who needs no introduction. He’s probably THE top influencer for financial advisors thanks to his blog, Nerd’s Eye View, and his Twitter—both of which have cult-like followings. 

 

6. Bob Veres

Bob Veres is a top influencer for financial advisors mostly known for his monthly newsletter, Inside Information, which labels itself as “the most important information resource in the financial planning space.” Bob is also a speaker and author of the bestselling book The New Profession

7. Daniel Crosby

Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who’s passionate about helping financial advisors understand the intersection of mind and markets. A self-dubbed shrink, he’s the go-to person if you want to learn more about behavioral finance and investor psychology. 

Daniel is also the co-author of a New York Times bestselling book, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management. You can connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter

8. Vikram Mansharamani

Vikram Mansharamani is an author, academic, and advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs. He’s been named LinkedIn’s #1 Top Voice for Money, Finance, and Global Economics, as well as one of the 100 most powerful people in global finance.

Vikram’s background is nothing short of mesmerizing. He holds a Ph.D. and two master’s degrees from MIT, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Yale University. He’s also a lecturer at Harvard and previously Yale. Follow him on LinkedIn to learn more. 

You can also check out his two latest books, Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Sense in an Age of Experts and Artificial Intelligence and Boombustology: Spotting Financial Bubbles Before They Burst.

9. Joshua Brown

Joshua Brown is a financial advisor and the CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management. He also runs a successful blog, The Reformed Broker, where he uses facts, statistics, satire, and pop culture to discuss markets, finance, and economics. You can check out his podcast and books for more info.

10. Jody Padar

Jody Padar, otherwise known as The Radical CPA, is on a mission to bring the accounting profession into the digital age. She’s also passionate about helping more CPAs develop a work–life balance where they can go home on time and give more to their clients at the same time. 

Jody is a three-time author and has been named in the Top 100 Most Influential People to the Accounting Profession for over 10 years in a row. You can connect with her on LinkedIn

11. Barry Ritholtz 

Barry Ritholz is the co-founder and CIO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, which has over $2.3 billion in AUM and is the fourth fastest-growing RIA in the U.S. He also runs The Big Picture, a Weblog with over half a million page views per month. 

Barry has been named one of the 15 Most Important Economic Journalists in the United States and has columns in both Bloomberg Opinion and The Washington Post. He’s also the creator and host of Masters in Business, a popular podcast on Bloomberg Radio. You can follow him on Twitter.

12. Mike Shedlock

Mike “Mish” Shedlock is a registered investment advisor for SitkaPacific Capital Management. He talks about global macroeconomics, politics, central bank policy, and more on his blog, MishTalk. Follow him on Twitter

 

13. Cullen Roche

Cullen Roche is on a mission to help people make smarter, more disciplined decisions with their money. He’s the CIO of Discipline Funds, a global macro ETF; the founder of Orcam Group, a low-fee financial services firm offering multi-asset investment management, financial planning, institutional consulting, and educational services; and author of Pragmatic Capitalism. You can connect with Cullen on Twitter

14. Jim Blankenship

Jim Blankenship is a CFP® professional who specializes in Social Security, income tax, and personal finance. A self-proclaimed “technogeek from the old school,” Jim also runs a successful blog called Getting Your Financial Ducks in a Row. He’s been in the finance industry since 1985 and has a wealth of knowledge and insights to share. You can follow him on Twitter

15. Jeff Rose

Back in 2008, CFP® professional Jeff Rose set out with one intention: create the best financial planner blog in the world. Guess what? He did it. In 2018, a company even offered to pay him $10 million for his website. His YouTube channel is equally entertaining and inspirational and has 374,000 subscribers and counting. Check out Jeff at Good Financial Cents and Wealth Hacker Labs to get inspiration for your own financial advisor blog. 

16. Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is known for helping thousands of families get out of debt and achieve financial freedom. The author of seven national bestsellers, he does an excellent job of breaking complex topics down into plain language. So check out his platform, Ramsey Solutions, if you want inspiration. 

17. Rachel Cruze

Rachel Cruz is the daughter of Dave Ramsey. She’s a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and financial expert who hosts her own show, The Rachel Cruz Show. She’s passionate about helping others take control of their money and build a life they love.

18. Jim Marous

Jim Marous is a speaker, publisher, and one of the most influential people in banking. He advised the White House on banking policy and has been named one of the Top 5 Fintech Influencers to Follow. His podcast, Banking Transformed, is one of the top 10 banking podcasts available today. 

19. Ron Shevlin

Ron Shevlin is the Managing Director of Fintech Research at Cornerstone Advisors. He’s also a Senior Contributor for Forbes, where he writes about cutting-edge technology in financial services. If you’re looking to stay on the cutting edge of the fintech industry, follow Ron on Twitter.

20. Colin Williams

Colin Williams is an Australian-based consultant who’s passionate about using data to help wealth and financial planning firms grow strategically. Follow him on Twitter or check out his website, Wealth Data, for more information. 

 

21. Aaron Klein

Aaron Klein is the co-founder and CEO of Riskalyze—the company that invented Risk Number®, a financial risk management software used by many financial advisors, broker-dealers, and RIAs across the country. You can follow Aaron on LinkedIn for more information.

22. Bola Sokunbi

If you’re a financial advisor for women, Bola Sokunbi is an excellent person to follow in our industry. She’s a Certified Financial Education Instructor, money expert, bestselling author, and the CEO and founder of Clever Girl Finance. Bola’s mission is to empower women to achieve financial success, and it’s evident in every aspect of her online presence. She has a blog, a YouTube channel, books, free courses, and more to inspire you to make deeper connections with your female clientele.

23. Robin Powell

Robin Powell is an award-winning journalist best known as “The Evidence-Based Investor” (TEBI). He’s a passionate champion of global investing and the head of client education for Rock Wealth UK and Evidence Advisers. If you’re in the UK, Robin is a great financial advisor influencer to follow. You can check him out on Twitter

24. Douglas A. Boneparth

Douglas Boneparth is a New York-based CFP® professional and the president of Bone Fide Wealth—a wealth management firm that provides effective and relatable advice to New York’s hardest-working Millennials. He was named a Top Most Influential Financial Advisor by Investopedia four years in a row and sits on the CNBC Advisor Council. 

He’s also the author of The Millennial Money Fix, which teaches young professionals everything they need to know about budgeting, college debt, and finding financial freedom. Follow him on Twitter to see what he’s up to next. 

25. Gregory Silberman

Gregory Silberman is a CFA® charterholder and the CIO of Atlanta-based ACG Investment Management LLC, a firm dedicated to scouting alternative investments and making them available to clients. You can learn more about him on Twitter

 

26. Tony Vidler

Tony Vidler is best known as “The Advisor to Advisors.” As a New Zealand-based speaker, business advisor, and sales training coach, he spends most of his days helping advisors build better businesses. You can check out Tony’s website to learn more about him and what he does.

27. Jonathan Chevreau

Jonathan Chevreau is the CFO of the Financial Independence Hub, a finance platform dedicated to helping pre-retirees and retirees get more out of their wealth. If you’re a financial advisor whose target niche is retirement-aged families, Jonathan is a great person to follow for inspiration.

28. Ilyce Glink

Do a lot of your clients have questions about real estate or home buying? If so, you may want to follow Ilyce Glink of Think Glink. She’s a real estate and financial wellness expert, and author of 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask

29. Chris Chen

Chris Chen is a CFP® professional, dad, sailor, and wealth strategist who specializes in retirement planning, investment management, and divorce planning at Insight Financial Strategists. He’s also the CEO of Freedom Point, a firm that helps business owners maximize the value of their business and prepare for retirement. If you’re a financial advisor who serves divorcees or business owners, follow Chris on Twitter for inspiration. 

30. Rick Ferri

Rick Ferri is a retired Marine, CFA® charterholder, and podcast host of Bogleheads on Investing. He was also named as one of Investopedia’s 100 Top Financial Advisors in 2019. 

 

31. Bob Reynolds

Robert “Bob” Reynolds was the Vice Chairman and COO of Fidelity Investments for over 23 years! Today, he serves as the President and CEO of Putnam Investments He’s a pioneer in the financial services space and has had a direct hand in shaping America’s retirement saving system. You can follow Bob on LinkedIn or Twitter to see what he’s up to next.

32. Brittney Castro

Brittney Castro is a force to be reckoned with. As the in-house CFP® professional for Mint as well as the Head of Education for Altruist, she spends most of her days promoting financial literacy via media interviews, YouTube videos, TV experiences, and more. She’s also worked with top financial services companies like Chase, E-Trade, CNBC, and more. You can learn more about the fabulous Brittney Castro on her website

33. Larry Fink

Larry Fink is the Chairman and CEO of BlackRock. He co-founded BlackRock in 1988 and helped grow it into a global leader in investment and technology. Barron’s has named him one of the World’s Best CEOs for 15 consecutive years and Fortune has named him one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders. He has almost 1 million followers on LinkedIn

34. Steve Gresham

Steve Gresham is the CEO of The Execution Project, a consulting firm that helps financial companies rethink “retirement” and get better results. He’s worked with more than 50 financial services companies, including Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, Charles Schwab, and is an incredible person to follow if you’re looking to rethink retirement and grow your revenue as a financial advisor.

35. Simon Thorp

If you’re a financial advisor based in the UK, you need to follow Simon Thorp on LinkedIn. The CIO of Aperture Investors and named a Top Voice for LinkedIn in 2019, Simon writes extensively on current global markets.

 

36. Rose Han

Rose Han is a former Wall Street trader turned financial educator. She teaches people how to “get good with money” through her investing courses and wildly popular YouTube channel, which has over 1 million views and counting. Rose’s website is BEAUTIFULLY constructed, so I encourage you to check it out if you need some design inspiration.

That’s a Wrap on Our 36 Top Influencers!

There’s a lot of technical aspects that go into marketing today—from setting up your website, social media, and email marketing to writing, content creation, and knowing your message. If you want to be known as an industry expert like one of these featured financial influencers but don’t have the time to work on your digital presence all by yourself, consider outsourcing your marketing to a firm like ours that specializes in financial advisor marketing.

Schedule your free strategy call now and we’ll take a deep dive into your current marketing to figure out what’s working and what’s not. It’s totally free and is a great next step to get a custom approach to your own marketing.  

Which of these top influencers for financial advisors will you follow first? Are there any we left off the list that you’d recommend? Email us and let us know! 

Claire Akin

Founder
San Diego, California
Claire Akin founded Indigo Marketing Agency with the mission to help financial advisors leverage marketing to grow their businesses. As a former Investment Advisor Representative and proud daughter of an independent advisor, she’s seen first-hand the value advisors bring to their clients and community. Claire transferred ownership of Indigo Marketing Agency to Hugo Fernandez in 2022 to spend more time with her family.

Amanda Laskey

Account Manager
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amanda Laskey works with clients one-on-one to develop and implement marketing strategies that help spread the word about who they are and how they help. In her role, Amanda strives to deliver outstanding customer service to our clients. She is tech-savvy, an independent problem-solver, extremely organized, an excellent communicator, and thrives on helping others. She appreciates the ability to work remotely in a collaborative team environment while supporting her family.

Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master of Arts in Inclusive Education from Seton Hill University and has over 10 years of experience in secondary classroom teaching and over 3 years as an Executive Assistant. A proud Army spouse, Amanda resides in Pittsburgh, PA, with her husband, Brandon, their two sons, Jackson and Harrison, and their sheepadoodle, Waylon, and goldendoodle, Cash. Outside of work, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, relaxing at the beach, traveling to new places, dessert, and all things Disney.

Hugo Fernandez

CEO
Whispering Pines, North Carolina

Leading the Indigo team with heart, Hugo Fernandez is passionate about helping our financial advisors attract a flood of their A+ clients with sustainable marketing campaigns. He enjoys running companies that are wildly successful and wearing a black t-shirt every day of his life. When his two favorite things come together, you have an average day at Indigo.

Hugo Fernandez is also CEO of Indigo’s partner company, Just Digital, and author of The Client Acquisition Blueprint. He has personally helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their business through his proven blueprint for creating an EPIC marketing strategy and online presence.

Kelli McLeod

Director of Client Services
Colorado Springs, Colorado

Kelli McLeod plays an integral role at Indigo while overseeing the Account Services Team, providing customer service, getting financial advisors onboarded and in serving as their primary point of contact during that process. Her team looks to her for her leadership and decision-making abilities For Kelli, the most rewarding part of this role is working with clients one-on-one to ensure they’re happy and that their needs are met.

Kelli has a bachelor’s degree in communications and public relations from Pacific Lutheran University. More recently, she’s done extensive work in the corporate housing and property management industries.

Kelli currently lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with her husband, Ian, who is an officer in the U.S. Army, and their two sons, Zachary and Cameron. When she’s not working, you can find her running or hiking, attending group fitness classes, and cooking. Kelli’s also an avid book club enthusiast, so be sure to reach out to her if you’re looking for a new read.

Sara Dressler

Director of Operations
Whispering Pines, North Carolina

Sara Dressler manages all systems and operating processes while overseeing several departments. Sara is responsible for supervising many activities within Indigo and identifying areas of improvement to better meet company goals. She functions as the bridge connecting management to every department.

Sara has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a minor in communications from Pacific Lutheran University. She leverages this degree, along with her years of experience as a virtual assistant, to keep our company running like a well-oiled machine. Sara is happiest when spending time with her family. Her three young boys and life as a military spouse keep her busy, but she wouldn’t trade it for the world. She lives an active lifestyle and loves working out, getting outside, and watching sports with her family (whether it’s on TV, at her kids’ games, or in the backyard).

Elizabeth Reider

Director of Marketing
Clearwater, Florida

Elizabeth Reider is a woman of many talents. She spent 10 years as a Chief Marketing Officer for a top-level independent financial advisor, and since her entry into financial services, she has networked and become friends with many advisors. Elizabeth admires their empathy, knowledge, and passion for their work, and has seen how independent advisors are more than professionals providing investment and planning advice; they are trusted confidants, life coaches, and guides. Over time, they become a part of their clients’ extended family—and she loves coming alongside that. (Check out this video to hear directly from Elizabeth about why she loves working with financial advisors.)

As Director of Marketing, Elizabeth helps get the word out about how partnering with Indigo can take an advisor’s marketing to the next level and beyond to grow their business and increase their productivity.

Elizabeth earned her bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the University of South Florida Muma College of Business. She also holds a life, health, and variable annuity license, which gives her a special understanding of the many products and services advisors offer. Originally from Clearwater, FL, Elizabeth loves to travel and has visited 12 countries, including extended visits to eSwatini, Africa, to visit family and assist with humanitarian relief programs. She has seen firsthand how independent financial advisors are providing advice to their clients that outpours into the lives of their own families, staff, community, and sometimes across the globe. When she’s not working, Elizabeth enjoys attending orchestral and theater productions with her husband, David, and taking their son, Julian, to art museums, as well as family evenings in the backyard playing baseball with her son and shih-tzu poodle, Wrigley. She is also an active participant in overseas humanitarian work—using her skills to make a difference in the lives of others.

Katie Cress

Digital Marketing Consultant, Sales & Client Strategist
Cincinnati, Ohio

It’s Katie Cress’s mission to help financial advisors reach their ideal prospects through custom digital marketing. On any given day, you can find Katie meeting with new financial advisors to learn more about their marketing goals, who they love working with, and why they’re passionate about helping others. Her favorite part of her job is meeting new advisors every day and continuing to learn how each firm and individual advisor is different, and using her marketing and small business background to help them craft a game plan that empowers them to grow their business and enhance their services. Often described by loved ones as a “helper” and “caretaker,” Katie is passionate about advocating for her advisors’ needs and supporting her coworkers to help them succeed.

Katie holds an MBA from Xavier University and a BA in Economics from Ohio University. A Midwest girl for life, she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with her husband, Brandon (who’s also a marketing guru), and their three kids, Charli, Lucy, and Teddy. She and her husband also own Clean Eatz Cafe, where they use their collective marketing prowess and love of food to create a welcoming space for employees and hungry customers alike. Katie is passionate about and for small business owners, being raised by her father who was an entrepreneur, being one herself with her husband, and working with them every day at Indigo. She loves the spirit, creativity, and drive of entrepreneurs. When Katie’s not working or helping run the family business, she enjoys working out with her husband at Orange Theory, loving on her three kids, and cooking delicious food.

Lori Koepke

Account Manager
Boise, Idaho

Lori Koepke plays a major role as a liaison between Indigo Marketing Agency and its wonderful clients. She works directly with our advisor clients on their marketing strategies, marketing calendars, article creation, editing processes, compliance approvals, deployment of their content, and more. Lori enjoys helping strategize and be a support to her clients, and loves the camaraderie among the Indigo team members. Before joining the Indigo team, Lori was a schoolteacher for 10 years. She has a Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Concordia University in Portland, OR. She was born and raised in Vancouver, B.C., and lived in Vancouver, WA, for 25 years before moving to Boise, Idaho, where she currently resides with her husband, Jeremy, and four wonderful kids, Sophie, Tanner, Jonas, and Violet. In her free time, you can find Lori reading, watching football, and driving her kids to all their activities.

Heidi Wilson

Account Manager
Fort Knox, Kentucky

Heidi Wilson thrives on helping advisors create an online voice and streamline their marketing efforts. With her mother being a retired financial advisor and her brother-in-law currently a CFP® professional, she’s passionate about taking the marketing pressure off of advisors so they are able to focus on their clients. She loves when advisors tell her something we did for them helped; it can be as simple as taking something off their very busy plate or helping them land a new client with one of the articles we wrote. With broad-based consumer and B2B marketing experience, Heidi is constantly thinking outside the box and brings a fresh perspective to the Indigo team.

Heidi holds a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Florida State University and hails from Tampa, Florida. Her husband, Chris, is in the U.S. Army, and as they are constantly moving, they take every opportunity to explore the new areas where they’re living. Some of their favorite places they’ve called home include Hawaii and New Orleans. Heidi is thankful for the opportunity to work remotely with Indigo, which allows her to take her job with her, no matter where the Army moves her family next.

Jillian Segrue

Account Manager
Columbus, Georgia

Jillian Segrue acts as a liaison between clients and the Indigo team, using her 12 years of customer service experience in fields such as healthcare, financial services, and risk management to help hone their message and deploy it effectively and efficiently. Jillian enjoys building unique relationships with each of her clients as she uniquely helps them reach their ideal target audience.

Jillian has a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration and a minor in business administration from SUNY Brockport. Originally from Rochester, NY, she currently lives in Columbus, GA, with her husband, Tim (an Army captain), daughter, Macie, son, Henry, and two cats. As a military spouse, Jillian appreciates the flexibility Indigo provides—allowing her to juggle motherhood and excelling in her career—and its unmatched positive, supportive, and uplifting company culture. In her free time, Jillian loves to read, shop, and go running outdoors (just not in the Georgia heat!).

Beverly Anderson

Account Manager
Portland, Oregon

Beverly Anderson is the go-to contact point for advisors to create a targeted and cohesive marketing strategy that is unique to their specific goals. She loves seeing her clients experience positive results from their marketing efforts, and as a world traveler, she appreciates the ability to work remotely and connect with clients from any country.

Beverly holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oregon State University. In addition to traveling, she enjoys making music as a singer/songwriter and anything outdoors (she’s an avid snowboarder and rock climber). She and her partner have a rescue pup, Toro, a former street dog in Cabo, Mexico, before they adopted him. Beverly has three older sisters, with whom she is very close, and they all, along with her mother, live in the Portland area. Although she spent the first half of her childhood in Fountain Hills, Arizona, Beverly considers Portland to be home.

Adrian Bachini

Web Developer & Tech Support
Manila, Philippines

Adrian Bachini works on tasks requiring technical knowledge and other various administrative tasks. A software developer by day, prior to joining Indigo, Adrian had very little knowledge on how nontechnical positions operate. His position at Indigo allows him to both learn and experience a variety of platforms and gain more knowledge about how to maximize marketing initiatives.

Adrian holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science with a specialization in software technology from De La Salle University Manila. Adrian considers himself somewhat of a workaholic, with a full-time day job in addition to working with Indigo. When he’s not working, he enjoys watching documentaries, action movies, and anime, and also loves cycling on muddy downhill trails or cross-country rides, playing video games, and simply resting when he can. He is also a licensed commercial pilot and flies in his free time; he obviously also enjoys traveling. Adrian lives with his family and more than a few pets (11 dogs, 6 cats, a few birds, and fish)—he has more pets than humans in his home!

Kasey Yhap

Account Manager
Ellicott City, MD

Kasey Yhap’s commitment to her clients is the driving force behind her work. Her diverse educational background (a bachelor’s and master’s degree in vocal performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music and a master’s degree in communications from Syracuse University) has equipped her with the unique skill set required for success. Kasey’s strong communication skills and creative mindset, combined with her passion for helping her clients, make her a valuable asset to the team.

In her free time, Kasey stays active and maintains a healthy lifestyle through yoga, CrossFit, and spending time outdoors. These hobbies complement her professional life by allowing her to recharge and bring new ideas to her work at Indigo.

Dan Corcoran

Account Manager
Madison, Wisconsin

Dan Corcoran enjoys being on the front lines of financial advisor marketing, working directly with advisors to help them build a strong marketing plan to get their firm’s message out. Working remotely can be a challenge as talking to others, brainstorming, and sharing experiences recharges him; he maximizes touchpoints to connect with others to make every day at Indigo rewarding.

Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He enjoys drone photography and videography (he owns his own drone business, Forward Focus Photography), sports broadcasting (he was a hockey broadcaster for four years prior to COVID), spending time with family, camping/hiking, running, swimming, and road biking.

Originally from Sun Prairie, WI, Dan has three siblings, and prior to joining Indigo’s team, he worked for an RIA in Madison for two years.

Anne Wheeler

Marketing Assistant
Cincinnati, Ohio

Anne Wheeler is responsible for a variety of administrative tasks as well as updating social media pages for clients. Anne enjoys the creative side of her position and the ability to collaborate with the team to help advisors get started with Indigo.

Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Tennessee. Outside of work, she enjoys walking, baking, spending time with her husband, Rick (a structural engineer), and two sons, Thomas and Turner. Anne loves being a full-time mom, and appreciates that Indigo gives her the opportunity to work part-time while still caring for her boys.

Lisa Gaines

Content Deployment Manager
Fort Hood, Texas

Lisa Gaines spends her work days uploading blog posts to our clients’ websites and LinkedIn profiles, drafting emails, and making adjustments to content as advisors request. Lisa has learned a lot as a long-time member of the Indigo family and has enjoyed seeing the processes evolve to become more streamlined and efficient over time. And she loves working with the amazing Indigo team! Lisa is a proud alum of Texas A&M University, where she received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance. As a military child, Lisa feels as though she grew up everywhere; however, she claims central Texas as home where most of her family is originally from. She currently lives in Fort Hood, Texas, with her husband, Korey (an active-duty Army officer), and two kids, Madelyne and Jameson. As a military family, Lisa moves quite a bit—often to areas where the job market is small. She loves that Indigo provides her with a steady job she can take with her wherever she goes. When she’s not working, Lisa enjoys dabbling in interior design, binging a good Netflix series, and spending time with friends and family.

Jennifer Farrior

Lead Writer & Proofreader
Louisville, Kentucky

Jennifer Farrior is Indigo’s go-to for all things proofreading and editing. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she takes pride in making sure every article is clean and concise before it heads out to our financial advisors. She says, “Even a single typo can affect an advisor’s credibility, and we strive for perfection when it comes to how they’re presented online.” As Lead Writer, Jennifer trains and manages the team of writers, and also writes and collaborates with team members to create Indigo’s blog posts and promotional material.

Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA. In addition to her role at Indigo, she runs her own copy editing and proofreading business, She Proofreads LLC. Jennifer hails from San Diego, California, but now lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her three kids, Joshua, Julia, and Joel, and goldendoodle, Dexter. She loves working at Indigo because it provides her with the income, flexibility, and the community she needs as a stay-at-home mom. Outside of work, you can find her spending time with her kids, friends, boyfriend, or working on a puzzle while watching Netflix.

Sarah Robichaud

Social Media Manager
Rochester Hills, Michigan

Sarah Robichaud uses her love of spreadsheets to create engaging content calendars for our clients’ social media pages. Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Salisbury University and a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling from Liberty University. In addition to her role at Indigo, Sarah volunteers as a virtual administrator for Army Wife Network, a nonprofit organization that aims to empower and educate military spouses through blogs, podcasts, and various other resources.

Born and raised in Maryland, Sarah currently lives in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with her husband, Andrew, two children, Emily and Logan, and two fur babies, Penny and Chewbacca. As a military spouse and mother, Sarah loves working for Indigo because of the flexibility it affords her, allowing her to continue to build her career while frequently relocating around the globe and working on her own schedule to accommodate a busy lifestyle. Sarah also loves Indigo’s supportive team atmosphere. Outside of work and volunteering, you can find Sarah enjoying time outdoors with her family, typically running, camping, or traveling. An avid traveler, she’s visited 16 countries and is always planning her family’s next great adventure.

Peter Wardenaar

SEO Specialist & IT Lead
Cali, Colombia

As a natural problem-solver, Peter Wardenaar uses his skills to help financial advisors find new ways to grow their site traffic and attract more clients they love. Peter enjoys the dynamic nature of his role; the challenges are never the same as every situation is unique and requires a different approach. But don’t let Peter’s technical prowess fool you—he also has quite the creative side! Before joining the Indigo team, he worked as a first-grade teacher and university English professor in Cali, Colombia.

Peter has bachelor’s degrees in education and in music from Portland Bible College and a master’s degree in music production and technology from Berklee College of Music. In his spare time, he loves writing and recording music, graphic design, engaging with people, and studying leadership and theology. Peter is also one of the most well-traveled people you’ll ever meet! He was born and raised in the Netherlands but lived in the Pacific Northwest for over 12 years. Today, he resides in Cali, Colombia, with his wife, Gloria Isabel, and their three kids, Emanuel, Paloma, and Violet.

Kourtney Kearney

Tech Support
Antelope, California

Kourtney Kearney is a data-driven woman with a knack for coding. On any typical day, you can find her building web pages, troubleshooting bugs in code, and setting up automations to make life easier for our clients. Thanks to her technical background, Kourtney has a vast understanding of the inner workings of websites and the data associated with them. She’s always on the lookout for new technology that will help us improve our workflows so we can focus on what we do best—helping financial advisors grow their business. Kourtney enjoys the variation of tasks and loves the challenge of taking an existing website and making it better without completely rebuilding it.

Kourtney is originally from Newark, CA (Bay Area), but currently resides in Antelope, a suburb of Sacramento, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Curatorial Studies. Outside of work, Kourtney spends her free time reading, playing volleyball, baking with her two sons, and hanging out with family.

Hugo Fernandez

CEO
Los Angeles, California

Hugo Fernandez acquired ownership of Indigo Marketing Agency from founder Claire Akin in 2022. Leading the Indigo team with heart, Hugo is passionate about helping our financial advisors attract a flood of their A+ clients with sustainable marketing campaigns. He enjoys running companies that are wildly successful and wearing a black t-shirt every day of his life. When his two favorite things come together, you have an average day at Indigo.

Hugo Fernandez is also CEO of Indigo’s partner company, Just Digital, and author of The Client Acquisition Blueprint. He has personally helped hundreds of entrepreneurs grow their businesses through his proven blueprint for creating an EPIC marketing strategy and online presence.

To get in touch with Hugo, email him or connect with him on LinkedIn.