John Schmitmeyer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Minster, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ADS Financial LLC and SS&C Technologies. He is also a notary through ADS Financial LLC. 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 access to various investment strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Kevin Meiring is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2017 and also owns Meiring Investment and Insurance. In addition to his advisory work, Meiring owns and operates a CPA and accounting firm, Risse, Meiring & Company, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Spencer Peltier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2013, accumulating 11 years of industry experience. He is based in Piqua, Ohio, and serves as president of the Upper Valley Networking Group, coordinating activities and fostering professional connections. Peltier is also a board member of the Piqua Community Foundation, which supports local charitable grants and scholarships. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning with a focus on a broad range of topics including retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm’s approach separates planning services from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

John Barga is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. His prior roles include three years at Edward Jones and extensive experience in insurance and financial services roles. Outside of his advisory work, he holds several community positions including board member of the Darke County Foundation and leadership roles with local nonprofit organizations such as the Versailles Knights of Columbus and Versailles Lions Club. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a broad range of investment options and employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party services to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Crysta Bloomingdale is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Financial Achievement Services, Main Street Greenville, and Academic Research Resources. She serves on the boards of the Garst Museum and the National Annie Oakley Center, Family Health Services, and the Greenville Public Library. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing for portfolio construction.

Lexi Damewood is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Craig Morris Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, as well as experience in the catering and entertainment industry from 2017 to 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Savannah Grunkemeyer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for five years. Before her financial career, she held roles at Coldstone Creamery and Hulme and Company CPA's. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating ESG criteria in investment recommendations.

Justin Wurster is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Troy, Ohio. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Wurster is a board member and Investment Committee Chair for the Miami County Foundation. Ameriprise provides comprehensive retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven strategies with algorithmic tools to deliver customized, tax-efficient recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Jason Anthony is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a farm where he cash rents land and engages in recreational hunting. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management functions, delivering non-discretionary advisory programs supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Daniel Watren is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic since 2018, following two years at Signator Investors, Inc. He is a member of the board of directors for Greenville National Bancorp and serves on the boards of two local nonprofit organizations focused on community development and youth safety education. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios across asset classes for individual and institutional investors.

Brad Hare is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Greenville Federal Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several real estate ventures with his wife, including ownership interests in RBH Kampground, LLC and Seabirds Properties, LLC. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Claire Neiswander is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at OSAIC and Financial Achievement Services, Inc. since 2023, following five years at Performance Academies and one year at Greenville Federal Bank. Outside of advising, she has served as a registered client support specialist, handling administrative tasks and client meeting preparation. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including those focused on managed accounts and alternative investments.

Mark Wright is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic since 2018. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and has been involved with Financial Achievement Services since 1999. Wright serves as a board member of the Arcanum Public Library and the Ansonia First Church of God. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to construct diversified portfolios managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Zachary Rice is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Greenville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Stillwater Consulting, a business related to managing his Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by algorithmic tools and a centralized consulting team.

Michael Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Park National Bank and Skylight Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pekowi Softwash LLC, a business he has been associated with since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

James Barhorst is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax and Bowman & Associates, where he also provides accounting and tax preparation services. He is additionally involved as an insurance sales agent for employee benefit plans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Phillip Pierri is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC. He has held roles at Financial Achievement Services Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc., and previously worked at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home for sixteen years. Pierri is active in his community as a board member of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce and president of YOLO of Darke County, a nonprofit organizing local events. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Marlene Gagel is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a member of Muhlenkamp & Gagel Wealth Advisors LLC, which provides financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Cole Graeser is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Piqua, Ohio, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked for six years at Elliott Land and Hardscaping. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.