Julie King is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Hamilton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also an associate at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services, where she works as a brokerage and compliance administrator supporting Raymond James advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including municipal and public-finance services.

Michelle Lowe is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Philip Schrager is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Miamisburg, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with multiple providers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice based on detailed analysis and proprietary tools.

Matthew Lucas is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2022, following multiple years as a self-employed advisor. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides both episodic fee-based financial planning and advisory services, with clients generally retaining discretion over implementation.

Casey Rains is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking capital market approach and includes specialized expertise in derivatives and commodities.

Thomas Blalock Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1995 to 2009 before joining UBS, where he has been since 2009. He serves on the board of directors for The Children’s Home of Cincinnati Ohio, focusing on the education of investments for the organization’s endowment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Terrence Oliss is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at KeyBank and related entities. Outside of finance, he has managed a landscaping business. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated operational structure.

Robert Phebus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, following six years at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Abbinante is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, drawing on insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of each client's full financial picture and the flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions. Michael's expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Wright State University. In addition to his professional work, Michael is committed to community involvement and contributes his time volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities they serve.

Rachel Buckingham is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, with prior experience at The Ohio State University, the Country Club of the North, and Beavercreek Schools. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage. Baird employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research including artificial intelligence, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Lisa Foster is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates L.A. Foster, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers.

Phillip Abshire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oxford, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, Abshire serves on the board of directors for the Oxford Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the investment advisory board for the Oxford Community Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathan Marchal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business, NRM Real Estate, LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Zachary Weber is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2024. Prior to joining Baird, his work history includes roles at Dorothy Lane Market, Winsupply, and DoorDash. 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 customized financial planning and portfolio management services that incorporate both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Sebastian Fidder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent nine years in full-time education before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his primary role, he is also involved with BFM & Associates, LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service.

Stephanie Kelly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. 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.

Richard Carmel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Carmel serves as treasurer for the Cincinnati Chapter of Legatus and is a committee member reviewing the financial affairs of Mother Theresa Catholic Elementary School. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software for goal analysis and offers asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Randolph Byrd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory solutions including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

David Wolf is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Wolf holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by proprietary research.

Alan Vest is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Wright State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining 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 research-driven, model-based asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.