I'm a lifelong resident of Lexington, and I've been with Northwestern Mutual for going on 30 years. I'm happily married to my lovely wife, Bobbi Jean. Bobbi is the owner/operator of Walnut Hill Day School. We have two grown children. Our son, Christian, lives in California and is a captain in the United States Air Force. Our daughter, Taylor, lives in St. Petersburg, FL and is a Realtor Sales Associate at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. Hobbies of mine include long distance running, motorcycle riding and RV'ing with my wife and our three rescue dogs. I am a lifelong member of Southland Christian Church and volunteer as a mentor to 5th graders at a local elementary school.

Since joining Northwestern Mutual in 1991, a passion of mine has been helping individuals and business owners with their financial planning. I developed an even stronger passion for the business 10 years ago. I was training for the Marine Corps Marathon and came down with swine flu, MRSA, rhabdomyolysis, sepsis and pneumonia, all at the exact same time. I ended up in the hospital/ICU for a month. When I overheard the infectious disease doctor (who saved my life) say "he's shutting down, and we've done everything we can", my first thought was that I knew my wife and kids would be financially secure, because of the planning I had done. And this in a strange way gave me peace. Then once reality set in, I realized that I would not see my kids graduate high school, and I would never get to walk my daughter down the aisle, and this lit a fire underneath me. Needless to say, after a year and a half recovery, I made it. This experience only ignited my drive to make sure clients are financially secure. This earnestness extends to clients nearing retirement and in retirement.

The pictures below are of my family. My dad, Talbott Todd, was my hero. He took on ALS with a fierce and non-apologetic fight. He was raised on a farm and his “never give up attitude” was even more developed when he played football at UK under the Thin Thirty.

I'm also a proud sponsor of

• The ALS Association
• Wounded Warrior Project
• Folds of Honor
• The Foundation for Exceptional Warriors
• Semper Fi Fund
• Fraternal Order of Police
• Feed The Children
• K-LOVE Radio
• St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital

Brandon joined Northwestern Mutual in 2007 as a college intern while attending Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY. He graduated in May of 2008 summa cum laude. Since joining, Brandon has earned a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) from the American College of Financial Services with a concentration in retirement planning. He has received his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional designation from the CFP board, and the following designations from the American College of Financial Services: Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP®), Accredited Estate Planner (AEP®), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChHSNC®) and Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP®). He is also Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC®) through the Corporation for Long-Term Care Certification, Inc. Brandon's specialties include holistic financial planning around retirement, education, estate & legacy, business, and risk management. His process seeks to first understand the uniqueness of each client situation, and then to analyze, organize, execute, and regularly monitor the progress of the portfolio and overall plan.

He is married to Kathryn, a physical therapist at the University of Kentucky hospital and they have two sons, Henry & Harvey. Brandon enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, the outdoors, exercise, and playing golf & the guitar.

Ashley is originally from Mayfield, KY and has slowly made her way across the state. After graduating from Western Kentucky University, she moved to Lexington where she joined the team in 2012. Ashley and her husband, Jonathan, now live in Winchester with their rescue dog, Aria, and are expecting their first child in March of 2022. In her free time, she enjoys reading and traveling.

Ashley specializes in the planning side of the business, specifically fee-based planning. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM (CFP®) professional and is licensed in life, health and variable insurance. Additionally, she has her General Securities Registration (Series 7) and Series 66.

Madalyn was born and raised in Lexington and attended the University of Kentucky. She first joined Northwestern Mutual in 2015 and is licensed in life and health insurance.

She is grateful for the opportunity to help clients plan for the future and is passionate about Northwestern Mutual and the work Todd & Gaines Integrated Wealth Management does to provide their clients with financial clarity and security.

In her free time, Madalyn enjoys spending time with her boyfriend Robby and her dog Barnaby and spoiling her many nieces and nephews!

Maura is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and received her JD from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC. She is originally from Garrett Park, MD and has resided in the bluegrass for over 20 years where she and her husband Tom have raised their 4 sons. She joined Brandon’s team in 2014. As her youngest nears high school graduation, she is looking forward to finding out what “free time” is.

Maura manages the investment operations for Todd & Gaines and has her General Securities Registration (Series 7) and Series 66. She is also licensed in life, health and variable insurance.

Samantha is originally from Paducah, KY and graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus in Finance. She graduated Summa Cum Laude and received the 2021 Pugh Family Outstanding Senior in Finance Award. She has been working for Northwestern Mutual since she was a junior in college, and joined Todd & Gaines Integrated Wealth Planning in April 2021. In her free time she enjoys reading, drawing, and hiking.

Samantha manages the scheduling and marketing for Jeff and Brandon. She is licensed in life and health insurance.

Peyton is a life-long Lexingtonian who graduated from Sayre School in 1989. He attended the University of Alabama when he made the decision to pursue his dream of becoming a professional golfer. Peyton turned professional in 1997 and was an active member of the PGA of America for 15+ years. In 2009 he transitioned into the financial industry, where he has been for the past decade.

Peyton has always been a service oriented individual and finds the holistic and in-depth process he and his team offer for their prospects and clients to be extremely beneficial. He loves helping individuals, families and business owners create a solid financial plan, build life-long relationships and become better people in the process. The most rewarding parts of Peyton’s career have been helping clients map out their personal financial plan which establishes a solid foundation, assists them in achieving their goals, and guides them to fulfilling their dreams.

Peyton has been active in the Lexington community through donating his time and resources to organizations such as The Lexington Rescue Mission, Cure KY Kids, Heart To Home, and SAFY. He, his wife Jill and son Chardy are active members of First Presbyterian Church where he currently serves as a Deacon.

In his free time Peyton enjoys being with his family, spending time outdoors, watching Chardy in all his athletic endeavors, playing golf, and walking their pups (Keane, Goldendoodle and Otis, Aussiedoodle). At the end of the day Peyton’s goal is to be a better person than he was the day before.

Danielle is from the White Mountain Apache Tribe in Arizona but has lived in Lexington for almost 20 years. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Prior to joining Todd & Gaines in February of 2022, Danielle was a certified personal trainer. As she transitioned from a fitness career to financial and insurance services, her passion for helping and caring for all clients has only grown stronger.

In her free time, Danielle enjoys exercising, any outdoor activity, cooking, and relaxing with her significant other and their two cats.

Although she is new to the team, her organic organizational skills paired with a driven work ethic ensures a promising career.