About Our Team

Our experience can guide you into the turbulent waters of investment strategy.

Craig Kessler

Craig Kessler, founder of Kessler Investment Group, LLC, has put together a broad resume of experience since entering the investment industry in 1992. Craig is a 1992 graduate of Butler University with a B.A. in Economics. He also attended Glasgow University in...

John Eisenbarth

John Eisenbarth joined Kessler Investment Group, LLC in 2009 after a 20 year career in the brokerage industry. He graduated in 1982 from Columbia College with a degree in Business Administration. John spent a majority of his career working for Money Concepts...

Michael Chapman

Michael Chapman joined Kessler Investment Group LLC in 2024 after serving 24 years as CEO and CIO of Provident Capital Management, Inc. located in Carmel, Indiana. With over 36 years of experience in financial planning and investment services, Michael is also the...

Laurie Schroer

Laurie joined Kessler Investment Group, LLC in 2009 continuing an established career in the financial services industry. She began her career working for Hilliard Lyons in 1991 as a high school co-op student. Laurie graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in...

Mike Bailey

Mike joined Kessler Investment Group, LLC in 2020 after working 14 years in the insurance industry. He worked as a Claims Representative at Wellpoint and then, over the past eight years, as a Customer Service Representative at Network Benefits of Mid-America. Mike...

Ruth Ellen Evans

Ruth Ellen joined Kessler Investment Group, LLC in June of 2021 after working 9 years in the banking industry. Ruth Ellen worked for PNC Bank for 2 years as Client Service Banker Specialist and then the remaining 7 years as the Branch Manager for PNC here in...

Matthew Rust

Having originally joined Kessler Investment Group in 2015, Matthew Rust now proudly serves as our Vice President of Retirement Plan Services. With a passion for client service and over 15 years of experience in the banking and finance industries, Matthew leverages his...

Daniel Gretzinger

Daniel joined Kessler Investment Group, LLC in January of 2022 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BBA in Finance. While Daniel was at the University he was a part of the Applied Investment Program, a student-managed investment fund. He...

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KIG is independently owned and managed, unbound to any larger entity. This freedom allows us to immediately act on our best ideas and move nimbly in the markets on behalf of our clients.

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Recent Commentary

Learn from the top thought leaders in the industry.

Market Commentary – 06/09/2026

by Laurie Schroer | Jun 10, 2026 | Commentary

Dear Clients, After a very strong rally since early April, we believe the stock market deserves a breather. That does not mean the bull market is over. It simply means that markets need time to digest large gains, especially when a handful of areas have moved very...

Market Commentary – 03/29/2026

by Laurie Schroer | Mar 30, 2026 | Commentary

Dear Clients, I want to take a moment to address what has clearly been a difficult and unsettling period in the markets. When volatility rises and headlines become more extreme, it is natural for concern to follow. Periods like this tend to feel unique in the...

Market Commentary – Iran 03/07/2026

by Laurie Schroer | Mar 9, 2026 | Commentary

Dear Clients, I am writing to share my thoughts on what I believe could prove to be a seminal moment for the Middle East and, potentially, for the global economy. Iran has long acted as a primary agitator in a region that already contains many geopolitical tensions....

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