Our Profile

The Bennett-Carius-Porter Financial Group works with affluent families and individuals to provide customized solutions that reflect their long-term goals and unique circumstances. Whether it’s building your assets and protecting them for the here and now, planning for and funding your future retirement or creating a legacy for generations to come, we are focused on helping you make the most of your assets, so you can focus on what matters most to you.

Joe Bennett

Director, Financial Advisor

859-514-6424

TJBENNETT@rwbaird.com

After graduating from St. Xavier High School in 1992, Joe went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky in 1996. He began his career as a Financial Advisor with Baird in 1996. Joe achieved...

Scott Carius

Vice President, Financial Advisor

859-255-9681

SCarius@rwbaird.com

Scott graduated summa cum laude from the University of Kentucky with Bachelor of Business Administration in both Finance and Management, in 1998. He began his career as a Financial Advisor with Baird in 1999 and achieved First Vice...

Taylor Porter

Financial Advisor

859-514-6411

859-255-9681

tporter@rwbaird.com

Shelly Nelson, CFP®

Associate Financial Advisor

859-219-4265

SCNelson@rwbaird.com

Shelly joined Baird in 2018 and most recently served on the Wealth Planning team before becoming part of The Bennett Carius Porter Group in 2025. Her experience across previous roles at Baird deepened her passion for helping clients...

Bryan Pope

Senior Client Specialist

859-255-9681

859-255-9689

BPope@rwbaird.com

Bryan graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1997 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing. He has over 15 years of experience in the Financial Services industry and joined The Bennett-Carius Financial Group of...

Cara Colemire

Client Assistant

859-514-6438

859-255-9689

CColemire@rwbaird.com