Bruce Hanks

Bruce Hanks is a Lexington, Kentucky, native and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. He continues to call Kentucky home, where he lives with his wife, Kristie, and his three sons. Bruce is the founder, CEO, and financial advisor of Wealth Management of Kentucky, Inc., an independent boutique investment advisory firm established in 2002. Before founding the firm, he spent several years with Merrill Lynch, developing extensive experience in financial services and investment management.

In addition to his work in wealth management, Bruce has served as a federal arbitrating judge and created and hosted The Retirement Derby, a radio program dedicated to retirement planning, investing, and informed financial decision-making. Through Wealth Management of Kentucky, he provides independent, client-focused advice and investment strategies tailored to each client’s goals, circumstances, and stage of life.

For more than three decades, Bruce has built enduring relationships with individuals and families, helping them pursue their financial objectives, build and preserve wealth, and manage downside risk with clarity and confidence.