Meet Our Team
Don Bratcher
Financial Advisor- CLU
Don Bratcher started Bratcher Financial Group in 1984 after attending Western Kentucky University. He has built his business over the past 40+ years by focusing on service and advice to his clients and providing products to help them reach their financial goals. Among his accomplishments are: past President of the Southern Kentucky Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors 3 times over the past 30 years and as recent as 2019. He also served as President of the Kentucky State Association in 2005-06. Don has continued his education over the years and has completed industry courses in Personal Insurance, Insurance Law, Financial Planning, and Retirement Planning. He has served in various non-profit and charitable organizations over the years as Board member and supporter.
“I am very blessed to work in this industry since 1984, and enjoy helping my clients grow their businesses and plan for their success.”
Don lives in Bowling Green, Kentucky with his wife of 39+ years, Connie. When they’re not working they enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and traveling. They are active members in the community and at Eastwood Baptist Church.
Annette Walton
Client Relations
Annette Walton, Client Relations Manager, has been employed with Bratcher Financial since June, 2015. Annette is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, with a degree in Paralegal Studies. She is the former co-owner of Walton Bros. Plumbing, Bowling Green, KY. Her prior experience includes nine years in account management, client development, sales, and marketing with Phillip Morris USA, a division of Altria.
Annette resides in Bowling Green, KY with her two children, Nick Walton and Lauren Walton. She is a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and has been an active volunteer throughout the years for the Warren County School System and various youth-based organizations.
Brett Meredith
Brett joined Bratcher Financial Group in January 2019 after being in the financial services industry for 2 years, earning both the Series 7 and Series 66 investment licenses. He also passed the CFP® exam in July 2023.
Brett grew up in Edmonson County and is a graduate of Edmonson County High School, where he was a decorated athlete and was recently elected to the ECHS Athletics Hall of Fame. Upon graduation he received a basketball scholarship to Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, KY where he was a three-time Academic All-Conference selection.
Brett earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Lindsey Wilson and later earned his Master’s degree from University of the Cumberlands in Secondary Education. After graduation, he taught math and coached basketball at the high school level, and also coached collegiately for five years.
Brett met his wife, Heather, while attending Lindsey Wilson and they were married in 2011. They have one son, Bley. Brett and his family reside in Bee Spring, KY and are active members of Brownsville Missionary Baptist Church where Brett teaches the youth Sunday School class. He also serves on the board for both the Warren County North Little League Baseball and Warren North Basketball League.
Brandon Beckham
CFP®
Brandon Beckham, was born and raised in Bowling Green and has always had a passion to motivate and guide those around him to success. He attended Western Kentucky University where he competed on the WKU Golf Team while studying for his degree in Financial Planning. After graduating in 2015, Brandon pursued his dream of playing professional golf over the next 3 years. In 2018, he redirected his efforts from the golf course to serve and guide people to success as their Holistic Financial Planner. Brandon spent 5 years working as a junior advisor and director of operations at Capital Planning Group in Brentwood, TN. He is excited to bring his knowledge and experience back to his hometown of Bowling Green.
Brandon is married to his wife Emily Beckham, whom he met during their time at WKU. They enjoy traveling to new places, going on hikes, and spending time with friends and family.