Christa Knollman is a Certified Financial Planner® at Ameriprise Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and also serves as Director of Advisor Development at Heick, Hester, Smith & Associates, where she coaches financial advisors on client acquisition and firm initiatives. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a collaboration between a centralized service team and the client’s financial advisor.

Emily Frank is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and an entrepreneurial venture operating an online digital products shop. Emily also has experience with various organizations, including Green Beagle Lodge and MedSend. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Cynthia Armstrong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Merrill. Armstrong served on the Avon Board of Education from 2011 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Ryan Kendall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2005, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chelsea Nichols is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, with a two-year tenure at Merrill in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Delano Balter is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2004, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and the management of model portfolios. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive features such as registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI-driven research methodologies.

Avery Wood is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. Prior to this, Avery served as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2026. In these roles, Avery focuses on building trusted, long-term relationships with families, guiding them toward financial success in retirement and across every stage of life. Outside of work, Avery's personal interests include baseball, family activities, and golf.

Michelle Neiheisel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a TikTok Shop affiliate, promoting products through social media. Michelle is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios and advisory services across a range of investment vehicles.

Kevin Widener is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1998 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a health insurance program through Life X/Cigna that involves research-based policy participation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research-driven modeling with algorithmic automation to generate tailored retirement income recommendations, serving a broad client base through its wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Maryann Pietromonaco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Pietromonaco serves as Board Chair of Aviatra Accelerators, an organization focused on education and mentoring loans to female entrepreneurs, and is involved with several nonprofit boards including the Alliance of Catholic Urban Education and the SUNY Oneonta Foundation Finance Investment Sub-Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its advisory process.

John Schablein is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching high school basketball in Ohio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs across multiple platforms and custodians.

D.J. Trindle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in Cincinnati, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing 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 uses structured planning tools and investment models as part of its financial planning process.

Alex Tussey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Merrill from 2021 to 2024 and has held various roles at financial services and realty firms since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Custis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crestview Hills, KY, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including previous roles at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Investments, and Money Scientific. He also manages an advisory business through River Hills Consulting LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines proprietary research and third-party data to deliver personalized, tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michelle Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cox Media Group-WHIO Channel 7 and The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kelly Palmer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Mitchell, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and joined Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matt Terrell is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2013, beginning as a Retirement Benefits Coordinator. Over the years, he advanced through various roles including Executive Services Associate, Benefits & Planning Consultant, Executive Services, and Wealth Management Planning Consultant before assuming his current position. His career at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, during which he has developed experience in wealth management planning, benefits consultation, and executive services. Matt focuses on strengthening client relationships by understanding their priorities and encouraging proactive financial planning. He values an attentive, reliable, and diligent approach to client interactions and finds motivation in helping clients engage with their future planning.

Mark Mansur is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Thrivent since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company, Retirement Resources, LLP, Integrity Wealth & Financial, LLC, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning relationships and integrates planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Chase Holthaus is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Wallace G Murphy & Associates dba Primerica since 2025 and has held roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2023 and 2024, respectively. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Dixie Heights High School Booster Club since 2017. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies overseen by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by established custodians and trade execution providers.

Michael Fritz is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ft Wright, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008. Fritz serves on the investment committees of the Dorothy Wood Foundation and the Brain Injury Alliance of Northern Kentucky and is involved in several family and charitable LLCs. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and both in-house and third-party managers.