Suzanne Short is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and related entities since 2019 and previously spent 13 years at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company. Outside of advising, she serves as Director of Retail Brokerage and program manager for the RJ Brokerage division at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a varied client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance clients through a dedicated municipal advisor affiliation.

Candace Walker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2005. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 provides a wide range of capital markets and research resources.

James Markley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He works with clients to develop dynamic financial plans tailored to their individual goals. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant and a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James from 2019 to 2022. James brings experience in financial planning and investment consulting to his current position. He applies his professional background to assist clients in achieving confidence in their financial decisions. Outside of his professional life, James is a husband and father of three, which informs his understanding of the complexities involved in creating financial plans for families. In his personal time, James enjoys attending concerts, participating in football, gardening, playing tennis, going to the theater, and volunteering.

William Hawkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in broadcasting at Hearst Television and also has a background in education at Clemson University and Moeller High School. He holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes using proprietary research and third-party data to deliver tailored recommendations within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated products.

Mark Burton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bellbrook, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. Before joining Ameriprise in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined ten years. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis Club of Dayton and participates in finance and investment committees for local nonprofit organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jeremy Woolridge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Chester, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Woolridge is also involved outside the investment industry with BFM & Associates, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adrianne Haber is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Torchlight Financial Services, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a percentage-based wrap fee structure for its services.

Brandy Risheill is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches a course on Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement at the University of Dayton and instructs on the Financial Aspects of Divorce and Estate Settlements at the Christian Life Center. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research.

Thomas Zazycki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mason, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1996. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Kevin Grosskoph is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Lifepoint Financial Solutions and involvement with the Spina Bifida Coalition, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in real estate with Comey & Shepherd Realtors. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple platforms.

Christopher Kowal is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Merrill Lynch since 2007 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the City of Kettering, Ohio's Strategic Plan Steering Committee, providing input on the city’s comprehensive plan development. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Nicole Glowka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1998 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Ryan Fink is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Centerville, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at various Fidelity entities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he provides private hockey lessons to youth players. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC offers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a structured process combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence.

Teresa Rubins is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1987 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. Teresa focuses on developing long-term planning relationships that are tailored to the unique needs of each client, promoting a systematic approach to investing that aligns with their investment goals. Throughout her tenure, Teresa has gained extensive experience with equity, option, and bond market strategies, which she incorporates into client portfolios when appropriate. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned an Associate's Degree from Sinclair Community College after completing her high school education at Vandalia Butler High School. Teresa is actively engaged in her community as a member of the Tipp City Rotary Club, where she has served as International Chair. She volunteers as a Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) for the Miami County Juvenile Court. A native of Dayton, Teresa resides in Tipp City and enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family.

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.

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.

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.

Stephen Caton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and has held several roles outside of finance in the automotive sector. Caton also receives compensation related to loan product sales and home security and automation service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.