Nathan Sorum is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019. He has 34 years of industry experience, previously working at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and operating Sorum Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in a yak farm business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Wood is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity, covering both advisory and brokerage services over more than a decade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a centralized operational structure that supports a wide range of advisory and custody services.

Brian Andzik is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Andzik is involved in several business ventures primarily focused on the restaurant industry, including ownership and partnership positions. He also serves as an advisor for a University of Dayton business student fund and participates in financial planning and budgeting roles for local cultural and charitable organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

David Mestemaker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2022, following an eight-year tenure at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and ten years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions combined with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s large scale and integrated operational structure provide clients access to multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and centrally managed client support.

Theophanis Pericleous is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Springboro, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in capital investment and owns a restaurant in Dayton, Ohio. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for clients typically with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Balinda Ferrara May is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a lengthy tenure at Merrill from 1980 to 2017 and a brief period at Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Anthony Gentry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1995. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a comprehensive range of advisory and brokerage services.

Steven Ball is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2017, he worked at Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Sterne Agee Financial Services, and Wrp Investments. He is also co-president of ABS Financial Group, Inc., which provides financial services including life and disability insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and managed accounts across multiple investment platforms.

Seth Boehmer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at UBS Financial Services, TransAmerica, and Bank of America, among others. Outside of finance, Boehmer has been involved with Skeleton Sports. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Tammy Kinstle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Miami County YMCA in Troy, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

James Mayeux is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Mayeux has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, delivering advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

David Garel is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oakwood, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he owns the Dayton Squash Center, a fitness facility in Miamisburg, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Beth Kiernan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Liberty Township, OH, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Derek Vance is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Vance's Gaited Acres, a horse boarding business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets products.

Martin Kappeler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities, where he spent over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Kappeler Wealth Management, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Hale is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family limited partnership focused on real estate and tax planning. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Leonard Neeley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Empower Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity, Merrill, and Bank of America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with an integrated structure that includes brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Luke Williamson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at various branches of Raymond James since 2023 and has additional work history outside the financial industry, including positions at Crunch Fitness and Fresh Paint Designs. Williamson also operates Williamson Wealth Advisors as an independent contractor, providing client service and investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting aligned with client goals and supports a range of advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Adam Pfaff is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Beavercreek Township, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Lowe & Pfaff Associates LLC, which manages Ameriprise business expenses. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Cledis Beard is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Centerville, OH, holding 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.