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Jeff serves as the Wealth Strategies program executive in his role as Chief Financial Officer of North Salem State Bank. He is a CPA and obtained his Series 65 Investment License. Jeff has spent over 25 years in leadership positions for community financial institutions and investment management. Prior to joining North Salem State Bank, Jeff served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a $2.3 billion financial institution, which managed over $1 billion of investments for individuals and organizations. As part of his role, Jeff was the wealth management executive sponsor and he managed the investment portfolio of the institution as well as other financial institutions through a Registered Investment Advisory subsidiary.
Jeff models the NSSB community first attitude by serving on the boards of directors for DREAM Alive and United Way of Johnson County and is active in other local not for profit organizations such as the Johnson County Community Foundation, Central Indiana Police Foundation and Community Baptist Church in Franklin, Indiana.
Jeff lives in Franklin, Indiana with his wife, Brenna, and their 3 sons.

Grant Stewart serves as Sr. Investment Advisor for North Salem Wealth Strategies, and works with a team of advisory, marketing and administrative professionals to deliver comprehensive financial, retirement, and estate planning solutions to the customers of NSSB.
Grant holds a Series-65 investment advisor license and an Indiana life insurance license. With over three decades of service to countless individuals, families and businesses, he has received numerous industry awards for professionalism and proficiency in the financial services field. He enjoys the challenges of an ever-changing industry.
He feels blessed to be part of a sector in which every interaction has the potential to change someone's future and gets great pleasure in hearing how much his clients appreciate him, as he does them!
Grant is thankful for his loving wife and family who have stood by him in times of triumph and trials. Their faith and trust in his capabilities drive him and help him navigate his career highs and lows. He looks forward to creating new memories and milestones with the NSSB community!

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Advisory services offered through J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc.
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James Fairchild is an Investment Advisor with North Salem Wealth Strategies. He has been working with families and individuals in the Hendricks/Putnam County area since 2015 – helping people save and plan for retirement. James’s approach to planning is built on education and transparency, focusing on wealth protection and retirement planning – based on each client’s individual situation and risk tolerance.
Working in the Financial Industry, James has developed a strong understanding and expertise in Investments, Retirement Planning, Medicare & Social Security Planning, Life Insurance, and Long-term Care – allowing him to adopt a comprehensive approach to retirement planning.
In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his wife Gabrielle and their two children, Silas and Cecilia. He loves music and sports, and enjoys playing guitar, playing cards, golf, and fishing. James is also active in the Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, Rotary International, and at his church where he volunteers as a part of the worship team.

Michelle Kuhlmeyer is the Customer Support Assistant at North Salem Wealth Strategies. Michelle has found that client interaction brings joy each day here at NSWS. She enjoys the fact that each client is unique and brings different aspects along with challenges to her on a daily basis.
Michelle and her husband have 2 children. She enjoys her time outside, playing bingo and fishing. But most of all she enjoys any chance she can get to spend time with her family.
