Meet Our Team
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
Email Address
bart.hunter@wfafinet.comPhone Number
(317) 660-2075Bart 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
Email Address
katherine.free@wfafinet.comPhone Number
(317) 660-8392As 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
Email Address
cpatterson@wfafinet.comPhone Number
(317) 660-8391Cassi 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.
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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.
