Jackie Mead is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cold Spring, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, she worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and ARAMARK Food & Support Services. In 2024, she was involved with The Office Cleaning Partners LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary asset allocation and investment manager search program. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence, integrating quantitative and qualitative research to develop model allocations, and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities through various regulatory registrations and affiliations.

Aaron Dietz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years and UBS Financial Services for 5 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, providing a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Dustin Rodgers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and preferences. He emphasizes building strong and lasting client relationships in his practice. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Services Representative, Stock Plan Associate, Stock Plan Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024.

Linda Litzler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has been involved with Litzler Financial Service Corporation since 1991, where she is the owner. Litzler serves as treasurer for the Cincinnati Employees Credit Union, assisting with the management of CD and loan rates for its members. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Denise Cox is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she currently leads and supports a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with clients to provide tailored planning experiences. She has held this position since 2023. Prior to her current role, Denise served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and as Team Leader for Workplace Planning and Advice from 2018 to 2021. Her experience also includes serving as a Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2018. Denise's professional background demonstrates her extensive experience in financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. Outside of her professional role, she has personal interests in art, beach activities, cooking and baking, exploring food, and music.

Michael Short is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Metlife Securities, New England Securities, and Ameriprise. He is currently associated with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Brian Kremer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2023. In his role, he partners closely with clients to co-create personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals and values. He collaborates with his team to develop strategies tailored to each client's unique situation. Brian's experience at Fidelity Investments has focused on workplace planning, helping clients navigate their financial planning needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brian enjoys attending concerts, engaging in family activities, participating in social events with friends, and traveling. He also has an interest in soccer and values his role as a parent.

John Sutton is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, and has been involved with several community organizations including Linwood Baptist Church and Columbia Baptist Church. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes written recommendations across a range of planning topics and offers a consolidated billing option for combined planning and managed-account services.

Bill Bowdy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. With over a decade of experience, Bill specializes in working with High Net Worth individuals on retirement planning, income planning, tax-efficient investment planning, and estate planning considerations. He focuses on designing financial plans that account for all market scenarios to support his clients and their families. Outside of his professional work, Bill's personal interests include beach activities, fitness, football, golf, and spending time at the lake.

Matthew Taske is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Saint Ursula Academy Advancement Committee. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Dallas Gibson is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual, he was with Northwestern Mutual from 2021 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage focusing on life, disability, long-term care, Medicare supplement, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing technology such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation tools to support client goals.

Jake Meyer is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans aimed at meeting their specific needs and goals. He has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2016, holding various roles including Financial Representative, Full Trader, Relationship Manager, and most recently, Planning Consultant. This progression demonstrates his extensive experience within the financial services industry. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Jake has gained expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique situation to create effective strategies for financial success. Outside of his professional work, Jake has personal interests that include boating, cars, football, social events with friends, horseback riding, and caring for pets.

Rex Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. He is involved with Watchpoint Financial Group LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, with a broad platform that integrates advisory with various non-advisory financial activities.

Rui Mao is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Prior to joining Edelman in 2026, he was with Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Margaret Hawk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ft Thomas, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Aerotek for four years and at Extended Travel for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a personal branding business that focuses on growing clients’ social media presence through referrals and online channels. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, affiliated mutual funds, and trust services.

Abigail Robinson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, OH. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Starbucks and Taylor University. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals across net worth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Kyle Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Brandon Vornhagen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Carla Hellmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at METLIFE Securities Inc and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in Medicare-related products, dental and group disability income, and life/accident/health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Nancy Harrill is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. With 10 years of experience, Nancy focuses on investment strategies, retirement income, tax, and estate planning considerations. She adopts an educational approach aimed at simplifying financial concepts and collaborating with clients to prioritize their most important financial decisions.