About

We believe in empowering our clients with financial knowledge and confidence to help them pursue their life goals. Using customized, goal-oriented investment strategies, we will work with you to create a strategy that works for you.

Meet Our Team

Edwin W. Free III

Financial Advisor

Email Address

ed.free@wfafinet.com

Phone Number

(317) 660-2540

Ed started his career in the financial services industry with A.G. Edwards (which later became Wells Fargo Advisors) in the downtown Indianapolis office in 1994. He continues to serve as a Financial Advisor and is a founding member of The Free-Hunter Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. He received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University with a B.S. in accounting and later went on to receive his law degree from the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, where he graduated summa cum laude. Before becoming a financial advisor, Ed practiced as a CPA for ten years and as a lawyer for five years - although he is non-practicing, this experience helps him understand the problems and challenges his clients face as they plan for their financial future. Ed currently resides in Indianapolis with his wife, Cindy.

Barton J. Hunter

Financial Advisor

Phone Number

(317) 660-2075

Bart started his career in the financial services industry with A.G. Edwards (which later became Wells Fargo Advisors) in the downtown Indianapolis office in 2001. He serves as a Financial Advisor and is a founding member of The Free-Hunter Financial Group of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. A graduate of Franklin College, Bart received his undergraduate degree in Political Science, along with a minor in Business. He earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2007. Bart was born and raised in Indiana and currently resides in TRAFALGAR with his wife, Sarah, and their children, Carson, Grant and Reagan.

Katherine M. Free

Financial Advisor

As a second-generation financial advisor at the Free-Hunter Financial Group, Katherine continues to represent our commitment to lifelong stewardship for those we serve. Katherine graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Accounting and Finance and received her MBA with a concentration in Financial Analytics, both from the Kelley School of Business. Prior to joining the Free-Hunter Financial Group, Katherine worked as an accounting consultant at Protiviti in Chicago, IL and earned her CPA from the state of Illinois.

A born-and-raised native of Indianapolis, in her leisure time, Katherine enjoys the proximity to arts & entertainment that living downtown affords and stays active running, cycling, or spending time outdoors in her free time.

Cassi R. Patterson

Registered Client Services Associate

Phone Number

(317) 660-8391

Cassi joined The Free-Hunter Financial Group in 2010. She began her career in the financial services industry in 1996, and is equipped to handle nearly all our clients' issues. Cassi was born and raised in Indiana and attended Indiana University. She currently lives in the Eagle Creek area.

Why Invest With Us

Why Invest With Us

Your financial needs and goals are uniquely your own. When investing or working with us, you’ll benefit from a flexible, customizable planning approach and the support of a company dedicated to helping investors thrive and succeed.

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