Kaelyn Query
of LexEffect Events + Management 203 West Second St. • Lexington 859.230.5365 • LexEffectKY.com Kaelyn Query, founder and president of LexEffect Events + Management, started the business at the age of 14, on accident. In her 16 years of being in the event planning industry, Kaelyn has worked and learned about every part of the food, beverage, hospitality and entertainment industry. “The company was named LexEffect in 2013 when the business was growing beyond a ‘side hustle,’” Kaelyn says. “Today, we own and operate events across the country as well as own and/or operate five venues in central Kentucky.” Kaelyn says her biggest challenge as a young female business owner is that sometimes people think they don’t have to take her as seriously, but she has learned from every mistake and is always motivated to work harder than the person next to her. “Sometimes you have to be the first one there and the last one to leave,” she says, “It doesn’t feel like work though because our clients are the best and we love what we do.”
Abby Vaughn of
Unified Trust Company 2353 Alexandria Dr. Ste. 100 • Lexington 859.514.3345 • UnifiedTrust.com Abby Vaughn, AIF® has been in the financial industry for more than 30 years. She started her career in Prestonsburg, Ky., and her career background has been diverse ever since. She’s worked for a Fortune 500 company, the largest global wealth management firm and now a fiduciary firm. “Unified Trust Company truly focuses on the best interest of the client from both a wealth and retirement planning perspective,” she says. “My inspiration for working are the people I work for, the clients. What drives me is helping my clients achieve their financial goals by always putting their best interest first.” One of Abby’s biggest challenges in the industry is that people often feel overwhelmed when it comes to their finances and can be immobilized when it comes to making a move. Abby wants clients to consider the true value of service with a goal driven approach. “I surround myself with people I believe in and trust, and I pass that trust onto my clients. Trust is the foundation to success,” Abby says. “My clients can trust that I will be there, in constant communication and working to exceed their expectations. I value my close relationships with them and try to exceed their expectations.” 68
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