Our People
Advisors
Thomas P. Lynch
Chairman and CEO
Ryan T. Lynch
CFP® ChFC®, President
James D. Lynch
ChFC®, CASL® Senior Vice President
Jennifer L. Farless
Vice President, Operations/Chief Compliance Officer
Matthew W. Hampton
Vice President
Joseph O. Berry
M.Ed, WMCP®, Assistant Vice President
Evan J. Lynch
Associate
Client Relations
Julia L. Ray
Client Services Manager
Debbie S. VanWinkle
Receptionist
Thomas P. Lynch
Chairman and CEO
Tom founded LYNCH & Associates in 1994. He chairs the investment committee and oversees all aspects of the firm. During his more than three decades of investment experience, he has developed and refined a proprietary technical analysis approach to selecting stocks that, when joined with corporate fundamental analysis, forms the backbone of the firm’s individual stock selection and management process. This is a dynamic process that he monitors and teaches to other team members.
Prior to starting LYNCH & Associates, Tom held a host of senior investment
management positions with Raffensperger, Hughes & Co, Anthem Capital Management as well as Anthem Trust & Asset Management. While at Anthem, he was Chairman, President, and Trustee of Anthem Funds Trust.
Tom graduated from Purdue University in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. He is a lifelong resident of Evansville where he resides with his wife Donna. They have four adult age children. In addition to spending time with Donna and his grandchildren Tom enjoys fishing, hunting and golf.
Ryan T. Lynch
CFP® ChFC®, President
Ryan has a wide array of responsibility at LYNCH & Associates including overseeing business operations and client relations. From building investments with younger clients, to maintaining investments for retirees, Ryan has a passion to protect, advise and assist clients with the various facets of finance in their lives.
Ryan has been a LYNCH & Associates team member since 1995 and has played a key role in the growth and success of the firm. He graduated from Purdue University in 1995 with a Bachelor of
Science degree from Krannert School of Management. After a series of additional studies and testing, he was awarded the
Certified Financial Planner™ designation and became a Chartered Financial Consultant in 2002.
Ryan was raised in Evansville, Indiana and resides there with his wife Joelle and their four children. He is passionate about his family, with his children’s activities absorbing nearly all of his free time. Ryan enjoys fishing and arrowhead hunting and occasionally finds time to pursue these pleasures with his friends. He is a member of Central United Methodist Church and serves as treasurer of the church’s endowment fund.
James D. Lynch
ChFC®, CASL® Senior Vice President
Jim is the Senior Vice President of Equities and chief portfolio administrator for LYNCH & Associates. He also assists in client services and operations and is an associate of the Investment Committee.
Jim graduated from Indiana University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management degree from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. Jim began with LNA in 2003 and has extensive experience managing our equity models. He received his designation as a Chartered Financial Consultant™ from the American College.
Jim resides in Newburgh, Indiana, with his wife, Wendy, and their two children.
Jennifer L. Farless
Vice President, Operations/Chief Compliance Officer
As Vice President of Operations, Jennifer oversees all aspects of account opening and monitoring, coordinates our quarterly client mailings, and facilitates the daily financial operations of our firm. In addition, she serves as Chief Compliance Officer and is responsible for developing and maintaining procedures to ensure LYNCH & Associates’ ongoing compliance with the Investment Advisers Act and federal securities laws.
Jennifer joined LYNCH & Associates in June of 2011 and is currently approaching her 25th year in the Securities industry.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 1996.
She lives in Newburgh and enjoys travel, running, mountain biking, and spending time with her son.
Matthew W. Hampton
Vice President
Matthew joined the LYNCH & Associates family in August 2016 and serves our clients with responsibilities in numerous areas: client services, operations, investment management, and leads our fixed income management.
Matthew is honored to be a Kentucky native, born and raised in the Mammoth Cave area. He worked several summers during college giving tours at Mammoth Cave National Park. In 2006 he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Spanish from the University of Kentucky. After a brief stop with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in Northern Kentucky at the peak of the Great Recession, he moved to the tru-state in 2010 to begin working at the Evansville Scottrade office. He was an experienced financial consultant and served three of seven years as branch manager before being given the incredible opportunity to join the LYNCH team.
He resides in Henderson with his wife and soulmate Kassandra, along with three children. They are members of Crossroads Christian Church. Get-togethers with family and friends are essential, but less frequent with a family of five. Family vacation was important to him growing up. He first got the travel bug when he took a school trip to Spain. It changed his perspectives on everything in life, shaped his values and work ethic. Naturally he loves planning the next adventure for his family; finding new cultural experiences or simply enjoying beautiful landscapes in the outdoors. He also loves spending time fishing and trying to get things to grow at the farm in Robards, KY.
Joseph O. Berry
M.Ed, WMCP®, Assistant Vice President
Joe assumes numerous responsibilities encompassing client services and client relations. Additionally, he actively participates as a member of our Investment and Operations committee. He is committed to a client-centric approach, understanding that each individual’s financial journey is unique. With a passion for helping others achieve their financial goals, he is well-versed in providing investment advice, collaborating with clients on their long-term financial plans, and ensuring clients navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape with confidence.
Joe obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Southern Indiana in 2011 and went on to achieve a Master’s degree in School Administration and Leadership
from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2017. After a decade of valuable experience in diverse positions within the Warrick County School Corporation, Joe transitioned to the LYNCH & Associates team in the summer of 2021.
Joe resides in Newburgh with his wife Jennifer and their two sons. Joe has dedicated numerous years to community service, coaching high school baseball and middle school basketball. He currently serves on the Newburgh Junior Baseball Board as he remains deeply engaged in fostering local sports initiatives. Joe loves spending time with his family and creating life-long memories with them. In his free time, he finds enjoyment in outdoor pursuits, including hunting, fishing, and golf.
Evan J. Lynch
Associate
Evan performs a number of duties for LYNCH & Associates including client servicing, account opening and reconciliation, and assisting in operations. He begins the third generation of Lynch’s at LNA.
Evan graduated from Purdue University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Counseling & Planning, with a minor in Management. He plans to continue his learning by studying and testing for further certifications and designations in the financial industry.
Evan was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, where he now resides. He primarily enjoys spending time with his family and friends. During his leisure time, Evan enjoys playing golf, coaching baseball, and watching Purdue sporting events.
Julia L. Ray
Client Services Manager
Julia is often the first-person LYNCH & Associates clients speak with on the phone or when they arrive at our firm. Additionally, she has a host of key behind the scene responsibilities that serve our clients’ needs and keep the office managed in an efficient manner.
An Evansville native, Julia graduated from Reitz Memorial High School. She has been part of the LYNCH & Associates team since 2005 when she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Financial Counseling and Planning from Purdue University.
Julia and her husband live in Evansville with their children. She enjoys trying to keep up with her children and playing tennis.
Debbie S. VanWinkle
Receptionist
Debbie brings a warm, welcoming smile and a caring attitude to our LYNCH & Associates family. She is responsible for greeting clients and other administrative assistant duties.
A long-time Evansville/Newburgh resident and Harrison High School graduate, Debbie joined LYNCH & Associates in 2015. After working for Welborn Clinic for ten years, she spent the last two decades raising her two daughters and traveling extensively with them while they pursued their passions as elite swimmers throughout high school and college.
Debbie and her husband of 38 years, Bob, reside in Evansville and enjoy traveling to warm places and spending time with their children, grandchildren, and grandpups.