Benjamin King is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sherry Hitch Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Reeves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Amanda Fessler is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2011 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Kenzie's Closet, a charitable organization. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Judith Robb is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bethany Strunk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Citigroup and Mary Kay. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services such as investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions while utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Bao Nguyen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Procter & Gamble for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Margaret Vanluit is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Roosters, Country Bow Brewing, and Texas Roadhouse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Robin Freeman is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Outside of his advisory role, Freeman is involved in independent insurance activities and owns a financial services business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals who use a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

George Haddad is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Haddad serves on the Board of Executive Advisors for the Department of Finance at the Williams College of Business at Xavier University, providing advice and guidance to students and faculty. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Bradley Reis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for five years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Peter Kariofiles is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked for 10 years since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach of the Xavier University Men's Club Ice Hockey Team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and wealth management services.

Megan Dalton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Kevin Chapin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Randstad US LLC and the University of Kentucky. He is a 50% owner of The Yellowstone Group, LLC, where he manages income and expenses related to the property. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Emery is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Montgomery, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015 and serves as president of the Cornell Office Park Board. Emery also owns Balag Professional Services, an LLC that supports his office operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver annual, personalized retirement-income reports through a centralized consulting team.

Shawn Simmons is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently at UBS Financial Services since 2008. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons is a partner in Mountain-Time LLC, a business managing vacation property in Breckenridge, Colorado. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets functions.

Caleb Maletta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he held various roles including positions in housing and residence life at the University of Dayton and client support roles through Beyond Wealth Advisors. His background also includes experience in education and service industries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice.

Sarah Montague is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes six years at Fidelity Investments and one year at Veritude. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Jan Frazee is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Life Time Fitness, Buckle, Inc., and ERMI, Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Misheff is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets platforms.