About The Kessinger Lee Group | Wealth Advisors in Lexington, KY

About Us

A longstanding family business spanning four generations, we’ve spent nearly 80 years building deep, lasting relationships with the clients and families we serve. Our legacy is rooted in trust, stability and personalized guidance that extends across generations.

For us, continuity is key. We’re devoted to ensuring your plan can be thoughtfully passed down not only through your family, but through our team. When you work with us, you’re supported by a group of experts who bring diverse experiences and a unified commitment to your success.

Equipped with over 100 years of combined experience, passionate expertise and a commitment to excellent service, we are humbled to partner with you on your journey to building, maintaining and passing wealth.

Thomas B. Kessinger, III

Managing Director

859-219-4270

TKessinger@rwbaird.com

Upon graduation from the University of Kentucky in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting, Tom joined Hilliard Lyons, now Baird, as a Financial Consultant in the firm’s Lexington location. Tom became the third generation of his...

Christopher Lee

Managing Director

859-219-4271

CRLEE@rwbaird.com

Chris was raised in Frankfort, KY. Upon graduating in 1999 from Hanover College with a Bachelor of Science in Business and minor in Economics, Chris went to work for Hilliard Lyons, now Baird. Chris joined Tom Kessinger in 2003 and ...

Ben Kessinger

Director

859-219-4279

BKessinger@rwbaird.com

Ben Kessinger was born and raised in Lexington, KY. He is a third generation Wealth Advisor with Baird, along with his brother Tom. Ben graduated from University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and...

Louie Kessinger

Family Wealth Advisor

859-219-4261

lkessinger@rwbaird.com

Louie graduated from the University of Kentucky in May of 2023 with a degree in Finance. After interning for two years and expanding the team's financial planning offerings, Louie joined the team as a full-time associate in the summer...

Eric Miracle

Associate Financial Advisor

859-219-4276

emiracle@rwbaird.com

Raised in Louisville, KY, Eric had two passions as a kid, sports & numbers. Sports taught him hard work, patience, responsibility, and teamwork. Numbers grew his analytical thinking skills and began a desire to learn how money works....

Kacie Miller

Financial Associate

Raised in Glasgow, Kentucky, Kacie is a graduate of both Western Kentucky University and the University of Kentucky. She spent more than 20 years in higher education, building a career in philanthropy and marketing while developing a...

Ashley Campbell

Client Assistant

859-219-4292

AMCAMPBELL@rwbaird.com

Ashley Campbell is a native of Nicholasville, Kentucky. She attended both Georgetown College and Eastern Kentucky University. She has 16 years of Client Service Experience, with 8 years of that experience, in the Financial Services...

Amy Lockett

Client Assistant

859-219-4272

ALockett@rwbaird.com

Amy is responsible for all phases of the client experience including: client relationship building, marketing, and account maintenance to assist the business activities on behalf of the...

Sally Gee

Client Assistant

859-219-4266

sgee@rwbaird.com

Sally is an Evansville, IN native with 16 years of experience in the Financial Industry. The previous 20 years she worked in the Legal Industry. Sally is a high net worth administrator who handles complex account openings (both estate...

Abigail Sutherland

Client Assistant

Abigail joined the team as a Client Assistant shortly after graduating from the University of Kentucky in May. She currently holds the SIE license and is working on the Series 7 and 66. Her responsibilities include assisting with...

Lauryn Whitaker

Client Assistant

Lauryn is from Salyersville, Kentucky. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in May 2026 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Management. She is excited to create relationships with clients while learning more...