Laura Sale is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to that, she spent two decades at TIAA-CREF. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment management functions.

Alex Gigandet is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at KeyBank and positions outside finance at Taco Bell and Honda Motor Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling in its advisory process.

Valerie Vannelli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Randall Rubenstein is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and MSI Financial Services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he holds an outside insurance agent position covering life, health, group life, group health insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care disability income. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager portfolios and delivers planning services through collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Rebecca Scott is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and PNC Bank and PNC Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Katrina Jackson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is the sole proprietor of Neon Homes and Equity LLC, a business based in Columbus. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kathryn Hoyt is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Columbus, Ohio, and has 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Monthly Maker, a small business that sells monthly craft kits. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joel West is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Huntington Bank, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor delivery driver for DoorDash. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to guide its recommendations.

Brenda Bennett is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2024. She previously worked at Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. and The Huntington Investment Company. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Brenda Bennett LLC, providing life coaching services for individuals undergoing significant life transitions such as retirement and job changes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad platform of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Sean Passmore is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was involved in lawn and landscape services and the hospitality industry. Passmore is also the owner of an e-commerce business operating online stores. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Mary Cunningham is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Westerville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Fifth Third Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a sales representative for Talbots. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Erica Gardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her entire career since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of an Airbnb rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Donnita Mackie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She is involved in managing her advisory business and is affiliated with TRLT Ventures LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves a wide range of clients through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jacquelyn Murphy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a vacation property in Huntsville, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Raymond Barcus is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2012, serving in various capacities within the firm. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Mary Gilmore is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Step Up Wealth Management LLC and United Planners' Financial Services, and has operated Gilmore Enterprises, Inc. for over 30 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Matthew Hanuska is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Pride One. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

John Kurgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he manages office expenses through a separate business entity, JEJB, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research with modeling and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

James Moore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Morgan Stanley spanning from 2012 to the present. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, delivering these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Scott Mann serves as Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has worked closely with individuals and businesses to define and pursue their financial goals across every phase of their financial life cycle. His approach emphasizes the development of comprehensive wealth management strategies underpinned by in-depth financial advice and a foundation of trust. Mann’s expertise includes retirement planning, trust and estate planning in collaboration with tax accountants and attorneys, business transition planning, and individual wealth preservation and insurance strategies. He focuses on client needs such as college education planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Finance from Miami University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in New Albany, Ohio, with his wife Kristen and two daughters, Mann pursues outdoor interests including golf, hiking, and running.