Dara Demaree is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Centerville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He was previously affiliated with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and also has longstanding involvement in the insurance industry through his own Demaree Financial Group, where he sells and services life and long-term care insurance. Additionally, he is a commissioned notary. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct diversified portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms.

Charles Southard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Germantown, Ohio, holding 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a real estate business through AMPEX, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Brianne Squibb is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, David A. Noyes & Company, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a wide array of capital markets functions.

William Drees is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He addresses the complex financial, retirement, and wealth management needs of his clients through a holistic approach. Bill joined Merrill after five years in the oil refining industry as a Chemical Engineer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Ohio State University and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His background as a chemical engineer contributes distinct perspectives and analytical skills to his financial advisory practice. Bill is a native of Vandalia, Ohio, and currently resides in West Chester. He enjoys traveling, pickleball, and fishing. He is actively involved in his community through his membership and service as a Board Member of the Rotary Club of West Chester/Liberty.

Justin Dunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2018 to 2024 and the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2012 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large national network of advisors and branches.

Katherine Breitenstein is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kettering, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2011, including a role at The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brian Rathbun is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining Baird in 2019. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Kenji Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Williams has worked at several firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. 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 separate managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Darrel Bender is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Centerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Outside his advisory role, he participates as a finance team member with American Caribbean Experience and is involved with Washington Park Financial Group, LLC as a member. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a disciplined process to match clients with program models or discretionary managers and offers a range of investment options through in-house and third-party platforms.

Angela Katampe is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Thrivent Financial. 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 institutional advisory services with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Harlan Miller is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 53 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Regency Financial, LLC and General American Life, and currently operates Miller Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Miller serves on the boards of a condominium association and a local lunch club, and is involved in a life settlement business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Billy Habermehl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mason, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Dealer Tire, Avery Dennison, BluePearl Pet Hospital, Fifth Third Bank, Prysmian Group, and Great American Insurance Group. He has also been involved with AllSTEM Connections for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Robert Frazier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Dickey is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. and has experience in various roles including at Domino’s and Panera Bread. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tyler Evans is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Huntington National Bank and has been involved with community organizations including Urbancrest Baptist Church and Vineyard Christian Fellowship. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Robert Lucas is a financial advisor at Stifel with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a horse owner and spends time riding. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Andrew Shamma is a Series 66–registered financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC in Miamisburg, Ohio. He began his career at Ameriprise in 2025, following nine years at The American Dermatopathology Laboratory and five years at The Miami Valley School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients with written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Rebecca Schweller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Centerville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Edward Buffington is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors and Valic Financial Advisors. He is a senior partner at Washington Park Financial LLC and serves as a board member of the Park Villa Homeowners Association in Denver, Colorado. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory models and programs delivered through a network of representatives, offering both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Ryan Wolff is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides comprehensive wealth management strategies and planning. He works with clients across the wealth spectrum, including those focusing on wealth accumulation, retirement planning, and legacy planning. Ryan also supports institutional clients by offering services such as equity compensation consulting and philanthropic planning. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Dayton and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ryan applies a planning-focused approach to help clients achieve their specific financial goals through cash flow and liquidity planning, investment management, retirement, and legacy strategies. Raised in Bellbrook, Ohio, Ryan resides in Kettering. He participates in community activities including Habitat for Humanity and JDRF. In his spare time, he enjoys golfing and supporting the Dayton Flyers basketball program, among other interests such as basketball, cooking, football, photography, running, traveling, and woodworking.