Financial Planning with Cerity Partners

We believe in a holistic approach to financial planning – one that considers every aspect of your unique financial situation. The first step is to understand your Yum! Brands benefits and how they should be incorporated into your personalized financial plan.  As part of our partnership with Yum! Brands, we offer a complimentary Benefits Review to all employees.

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Comprehensive Financial Planning

As a Yum! Brands employee, you have access to Cerity Partner’s comprehensive financial planning services at a discounted rate. Our team of advisors and consultants act in a fiduciary role, making sure all financial decisions are in your best interest and align with your personal goals. Comprehensive Financial Planning with Cerity Partners will include the following:

  • Yum! Brands Benefits Integration
  • Retirement Planning
  • Investment Analysis
  • Protection Planning
  • Income Tax Strategies
  • Legacy Planning

Our Team is Your Team

We believe creating a financial plan is the first step toward a successful retirement. Many factors affect your financial future, so we’ve created an in-house team of specialists to help you along the way.

Executive Financial Counseling as a Corporate Benefit

Tax Planning & Preparation

Estate & Gift Planning

Retirement Plan Advisory

Insurance Planning & Risk Management

Investment Solutions

Family Office

Business Owner Advisory

Marital Financial Planning
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A Collaborative Team Focused on You

We believe creating a financial plan is the first step toward a successful retirement. Many factors affect your financial future, so we’ve created an in-house team of specialists to help you along the way.

As a Cerity Partners client you will have a dedicated advisor team with access to specialists in other fields such as tax and insurance through one of our many affiliates.

Meet the Team

Austin Jones

Principal

Ben Hardin

Principal

Jonah Gelhaus

Associate

Derek Rogers

Associate

Ashley P. Hembree

Principal

Clint Eakles

Principal
Ashley P. Hembree
At Cerity Partners, we believe that true financial security comes from understanding the full scope of your benefits and opportunities. By focusing on your YUM! benefits and aligning them with your broader life goals, we bring clarity and direction to your financial decisions. Our approach is about empowering you with knowledge and confidence as you navigate your financial future.”

Ashley P. Hembree, CFP®, Principal

Let’s achieve your goals together.

Schedule a complimentary Benefits Review with an Cerity Partners advisor to review the following benefits:

  • 401(k) Elections
  • Pension Estimates & Elections
  • Executive Savings Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA)
  • Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Stock-Settled Appreciation Rights (SSARs)
  • Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards (PBRSU)
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Cheryl Donaldson

Principal

Financial Planning

401(k) Planning for 2023

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Partner

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2023 Gift, Estate, and GST Tax Changes

Partner Paul Chmielewski highlights the gift, estate and GST tax changes for 2023.

Michael B. Fischer

Principal

Financial Planning

A Pitfall of the “Backdoor” Roth IRA Conversion

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Financial Planning

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Specialized Financial Planning Advice for Yum! Brands Employees

Schedule your complimentary discovery call with an advisor who specializes in your company benefits. They will assist in seamlessly incorporating these benefits into your broader financial strategy, guiding you forward in your financial journey.

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Neal Donhoff

Principal

Specialized Financial Planning Advice for Yum! Brands Employees

Schedule your complimentary discovery call with an advisor who specializes in your company benefits. They will assist in seamlessly incorporating these benefits into your broader financial strategy, guiding you forward in your financial journey.

Neal Donhoff headshot

Neal Donhoff

Principal

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This call is designed to better understand your unique financial and life goals and match you with the advisor most well suited to help.

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Neal Donhoff

Principal

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