Tyler Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has prior experience at Family First Life, CNO Services LLC, and Bankers Life. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, with a range of specialized regulatory registrations supporting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

John Grubb is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring through multiple program strategies and benefits from integration with Bank of America’s broader banking and capital markets platform.

Samuel Taylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wright-Patt Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, LP, and PNC Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with WPCU Retirement Solutions, an entity related to his LPL business. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various allocation approaches.

Douglas Cline is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Dayton Habitat for Humanity and the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, and is a city council member and deputy mayor of Centerville, Ohio. Additionally, he is involved with the Grandview Foundation’s finance committee and other local community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, employing firm-approved planning tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment and financial services.

Gary Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2010 and also owns a tax preparation business operating since 1983. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service tailored for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide written recommendation reports.

Mark Stusek is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2016. 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 within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

John Grubb is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by providing managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple program strategies with both client and advisor discretion, supported by a broad roster of manager-constructed strategies and tax-focused overlay services.

Zachary Winning is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beavercreek, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Meeder Investment Management, and Ultimus Fund entities. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor of Winning Property Solutions, a business focused on purchasing and rehabilitating distressed real estate for resale. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, supporting clients with diverse investment and estate planning needs.

Adam Ireton is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2000. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Lebanon, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm providing advisory services to over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shane Sauter is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with executives to navigate benefits planning, equity compensation, and wealth planning. He collaborates with clients and their families to manage the complexities of company benefits and holistic financial planning. Shane has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Benefits & Planning Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant III, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Associate at Summit Financial from 2010 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Shane has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, fishing, football, parenthood, and swimming.

Adam Bowling is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Miamisburg, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Thrivent Financial, Jeff Wyler Auto Family, and several religious and publishing organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines planning and managed-account services through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining these services separately.

Stephen Hester is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dayton, Ohio, bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and secretary of Stephen Thomas Hester, Inc., a practice management and administration business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Kathleen L. Clark is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets before joining UBS in 2011. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in direct sales with SeneGence International, a beauty care company, and Pampered Chef, a kitchen products consultancy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and providing access to proprietary research and capital market resources.

Ryan Wheatley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lebanon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Miller is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Merrill serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and tax-efficient investment strategies, leveraging its integration with Bank of America affiliates to support trading, lending, and capital-markets activities.

Tracy Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Southland Equity Partners and FSC Securities Corporation prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of advising, Jones has hosted a talk show discussing current issues. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform approach.

Paul Miller is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Sterne Agee Financial Services, Wrp Investments, and Cetera Investment Services. He is a board member of the Tawasi Men's Lunch Group, which organizes discussions on potential speakers and activities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs. The firm’s investment approach involves model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account options supported by various tools and third-party platforms.

Steven Dillhoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Delta Global Asset Management, Delta Equity Services Corporation, CUSO Financial Services, and Merrill. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, providing model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies supported by operational and research tools.

John Lumpkin Jr. is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012, following three years at Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Lumpkin serves on the boards of the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and the City of Dayton Financial Review Board, and he is involved in coaching and announcing varsity football games for the Trotwood-Madison City Schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Poynton is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to develop financial strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. He offers guidance in general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected needs, while also providing access to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America specialists. With a background in the non-profit industry, Kevin transitioned to financial advising to help clients pursue their financial goals by integrating all aspects of their financial life. His areas of focus include college education planning, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Kevin employs a comprehensive approach that considers risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and goals to create personalized financial strategies. Kevin holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Dayton and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is active in his community, dedicating time to coaching baseball and volunteering in local parishes. Kevin resides in Dayton with his wife and their four children.