
John Williams, Jr., CFP, CIMA, CPWA, CMFC, CRPC
Private Wealth Financial Advisor
Managing Director - Investments
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
I am extremely proud of what we offer clients. The objective is to have an experienced core of professionals with high level credentials so that our clients and community do not have to leave home to find premium financial and investment advice.

John Williams, Jr. - Named as one of the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for each year 2018 - 2024.
Focus
With more than 30 years’ experience in financial services, I focus on helping clients in identifying objectives, developing appropriate portfolios and working toward goals such as retirement income, estate planning strategies or charitable giving.
Education & Professional Achievements
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Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Emory University
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Graduate Degree, Banking, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Master of Science, Personal Financial Planning, with honors, College for Financial Planning
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Certified Investment Management Analyst Education and Designation (CIMA®), The Wharton School Aresty Institute of Executive Education, University of Pennsylvania
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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP® Board of Standards
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Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Yale School of Management, Yale University
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Chartered Mutual Fund CounselorSM (CMFC®), College for Financial Planning
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Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), College for Financial Planning
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Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, American College of Financial Services
Community Involvement
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Paducah Film Society/Maiden Alley Cinema, President 2002–2004
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Paducah Symphony Orchestra, President 1999–2002, 2011–2013, Board of Directors
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Paducah Rotary Club, President 2015–2016, Paul Harris Fellow
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Community Recognition: The 2017 Rotarian of the Year award by the Rotary Club was bestowed by the Rotary Club as a result of community efforts unrelated to the business of the firm
- Community Recognition: The 2016 Leadership Paducah Outstanding Alumnus Award by the Leadership Paducah Alumni Association was bestowed by the Leadership Paducah Alumni Association as a result of community efforts unrelated to the business of the firm
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Community Scholarship Program, Chairman, 2010–2013
Personal
In my spare time I enjoy biking, traveling, and spending time with my wife, Kristin; my daughter Ashley; my son John IV and his wife Kristen; and my granddaughters Juliet, Reese, Nora and Lorelei.

1. 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2023 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/21 - 6/30/22. 2022 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/20 - 6/30/21. 2021 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/19 - 6/30/20. 2020 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded January 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/18 - 6/30/19. 2019 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded February 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/17 - 6/30/18. 2018 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: (Awarded February 2018; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/16 - 6/30/17. View additional disclosures
Private Wealth Financial Advisor
Managing Director - Investments
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
CFP, CIMA, CPWA, CMFC, CRPC

Amy Roof, CFP, CRPC, CIMA, RICP, CPWA
Senior Vice President - Investments
Financial Advisor
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
We believe our value to clients is being a dedicated resource they know and trust. Using our perspective, we help our clients reach their goals by leading the conversation to address their key concerns.
Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State1
In 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, Amy M. Roof has been named as one of the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State.
Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors2
In 2024 Amy M. Roof has been named as one of the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for 2024.
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State
In 2022, Amy M. Roof has been named as one of the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State.
Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors
In 2019, 2020 and 2021 Amy M. Roof has been named as one of the Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors.
Focus
A cornerstone of investment planning is the recognition that everyone’s economic and life situation is unique. Personalized service is essential when matching clients with the right financial products and services. My guiding principal is to provide objective and effective financial advice and guidance— with the highest level of professional service—in building and preserving wealth for my clients.
Education & Professional Achievements
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration & Political Science, Murray State University
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Masters of Personal Financial Planning, College for Financial Planning
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Certified Financial Planning Education, Northwestern University
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CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP Board of Standards
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Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), Yale School of Management and Investments & Wealth Institute
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Certified Investment Management Analyst Education and Designation (CIMA®), Yale School of Management and Investment and Wealth Institute
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Chartered Retirement Planning CounselorSM (CRPC®), College for Financial Planning
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Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP©), American College of Financial Services
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Retirement Income Planning CounselorTM, (RICP®), American College of Financial Services
Community Involvement
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President, Paducah River City Business & Professional Women 2014–2015
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McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau Board, 2008–2011
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President Paducah Hospitality Association 2010
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2009 Bobbi Holman Award Winner was bestowed by Bobbi Holman as a result of philanthropic and/or community efforts
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2017 BPW Service with a Passion Award was bestowed by BPW as a result of philanthropic and/or community efforts
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Member of PEO Chapter P
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Board Member Mercy Health Foundation - Lourdes 2019 - present
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Awarded Duchess of Paducah – 2020*
Personal
I enjoy traveling with my husband Matt. Being a mom is the best part of everything I do and enjoying spending time with our children Kathryn, Tanner, Cambree and Ryder.

1 2026 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2026; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/24-6/30/25 (Source: Forbes.com) Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2025 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2025; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/23 - 9/30/24. 2024 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/22 - 9/30/23. 2023 Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State: Awarded February 2023; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 9/30/21 - 9/30/22. View additional disclosures
2 2024 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors: Awarded April 2024; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 6/30/22 - 6/30/23 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. View additional disclosures
3 2022 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-In-State: Awarded August 2022; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/21 - 3/31/22 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing material. View additional disclosures
4 2021 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded September 2021; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/20 - 3/31/21 (Source: Forbes.com). Fee paid for use of marketing materials. 2020 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded July 2020; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/19 - 3/31/20. 2019 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors: Awarded June 2019; Data compiled by SHOOK Research LLC based on the time period from 3/31/18 - 3/31/19. View additional disclosures
Senior Vice President - Investments
Financial Advisor
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
CFP, CRPC, CIMA, RICP, CPWA

Travis Taylor, CFP, CPWA, AAMS
Vice President - Investments
Financial Advisor
I am dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial goals by providing investment advice and a level of personalized service that exceeds expectations.
Educational and Professional Achievements
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Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Systems Management, Murray State University, 2011
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Kentucky, 2023
- Certified Financial Planning Education, Emory University
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CFP Board of Standards
- Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA®), University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Investments & Wealth Institute®
- Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®), College for Financial Planning
Community Involvement
Market House Theatre, Board Member 2025-Present
Community Foundation of West Kentucky, Board Member 2025-Present
Murray State University Alumni Association, Board of Governors 2023-Present
Murray Alumni Corporation of Sigma Phi Epsilon, President 2021-Present
Personal
I am an avid sports fan, and take advantage of any chance I get to attend a college basketball or Major League Baseball game. I’m an active Rotarian, enjoy volunteering my time with various boards in Western Kentucky, and remain heavily involved with Murray State University and Sigma Phi Epsilon. My wife, Kelly, and I enjoy traveling and attending concerts and sporting events together.
Vice President - Investments
Financial Advisor
CFP, CPWA, AAMS
Client Service Team


Rebecca Bell, AAMS, CRPC
Senior Registered Client Associate
Becky began her financial services career in 1995 working for a local bank and joined the A.G. Edwards & Sons office, now Williams, Roof & Taylor Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2004.
Becky has over 27 years of financial industry experience. Her focus is on efficiency and providing clients with superior client service.
Becky is a graduate of Shawnee Community College earning an Associates of Applied Science degree in accounting. She has also obtained her FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 securities registrations as well as Life, Health, and Annuity Insurance Licenses. Becky also completed the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Accredited Asset Management Specialist certifications with the College for Financial Planning.
She likes to spend most of her spare time outdoors. Becky enjoys working out, playing golf, camping, traveling, and rooting for her favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers. Becky resides in Lone Oak, KY, with her husband Jason, while her stepson Chandler resides in Nashville, TN. Becky is also involved in the community and her church and volunteers regularly. Helping others and giving back is very important to her.
Senior Registered Client Associate
AAMS, CRPC

In 2006, Kelm was awarded the Bobbi Holman Hospitality Award by the Paducah Hospitality Association was bestowed by the Paducah Hospitality Association as a result of philanthropic efforts, unrelated to the business of the firm.
Kelm has been an active member of the Paducah Convention and Visitors Bureau Board since 2016. Kelm is also a founding member of the Power of the Purse event and a member of Paducah Professional Women.
Kelm loves life. As a 9-year breast cancer survivor, she cherishes each day and brings a wonderful perspective to the team. She is an outdoors enthusiast and enjoys horseback riding, hiking, camping, and time on the beach. Kelm resides in Lone Oak, KY and loves to watch sports with her husband Joey. She also enjoys spending time with her daughter Korrina and her poodle Murphy.
Senior Client Associate