Sarah Kahaian is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Battelle Memorial Institute and St Mary Catholic Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option, while maintaining planning and portfolio management as separate services.

Laurel Hostetler is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2015, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, discretionary management, and online advice channels.

John Dinger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Anthony Troiano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbus, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Financial and Bluestone Wealth Partners since 2025. Prior to his financial career, he spent 19 years with The Dispatch Printing Company. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Austin Mortimer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Citrin, PPG Industries, New Albany Country Club, and Ohio State University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Not For Sale, LLC, an S Corporation based in Columbus, Ohio. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jesse Troike is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in customized personal wealth management and investment planning. Since joining Merrill in 2017, he has focused on areas including employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jesse earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Pre-Law from Ohio University. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients to fully understand their needs and develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. Jesse also seeks to educate his clients in navigating the evolving global market to maximize their financial potential. Outside of his professional role, Jesse enjoys adventure sports, golfing, hiking, hunting, running, and watching movies. He often spends his weekends engaging in these activities and spending time with family and friends.

Stephen Mangum is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a principal since joining in 2003. He specializes in crafting risk-managed financial and retirement strategies for clients and believes in providing simple explanations for recommendations regardless of their complexity. Steve has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2019 through 2026. Additionally, he travels nationwide to train new Merrill advisors on practice management strategies and speaks to new employees about transitioning into financial services. Steve holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The Ohio State University and an Associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College, where he also played baseball. Originally from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Steve resides in Dublin, Ohio, with his wife Aubrey and their four daughters. Outside of his professional career, Steve is involved in coaching his daughters in soccer and enjoys watching them participate in basketball, swimming, dance, and golf. He supports Ohio State University's sports teams, a connection strengthened by his father's 30-year tenure teaching at the Fisher College of Business. Steve is active in his church and has coached high school baseball.

James Hunter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2023. Hunter also owns and operates Bodine Perry, LLC, a non-investment-related 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gwendolyn Maurer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Karishma Shah is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of K Shah Properties LLC, a real estate entity managing a rental condo. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jay Bucher is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 and works with ultra-high-net-worth clients and their families to address the complex challenges and opportunities associated with substantial wealth and unique financial circumstances. Before joining Merrill, Jay began his career as a financial analyst at another financial services firm, where he conducted business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. His expertise includes analyzing financial markets, identifying trends and opportunities for wealth management strategies, and assisting clients in understanding and navigating the complexities of financial markets. Jay holds a bachelor's degree in business and finance from the University of Tennessee. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE).

Adam Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Pacer Financial, Inc., Incapital LLC, and Quicken Loans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with planning services covering diverse areas such as retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Angela Okoro is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Primerica Financial Services, United Insurance Group, and other financial and educational organizations. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products, home security, automation products, and other home-related services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a tiered wrap fee structure and third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation.

Jacob Altic is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor firms since 2018, and prior to that was employed at The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2016 to 2018. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Columbus, OH. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management with an investment process focused on diversified model portfolios, rebalancing, and long-term orientation.

G Weingartner is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 15 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. He is based in Westerville, OH. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jonathan Usitalo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following a prior role at Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2018. Based in Tulsa, OK, he provides advisory services within a firm known for delivering institutional consulting to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. J.P. Morgan Securities offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision authority. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, supporting its services with centralized due diligence and ESG eligibility processes.

Donald Rivers is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. He previously co-owned Rivers/Lidke Financial Group LLC, and he is the founder of The Rivers Foundation, a family foundation focused on education. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of planning options and integrated financial products.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience at Biltmore Family Office, LLC, as well as an educational background that includes roles at The Ohio State University and Sinclair Community College. Outside of finance, he co-owns Johnson.Johnson Landscaping LLC, a landscaping and yard maintenance business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Valerie Smith is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill since 1992 and has built longstanding relationships with her clients. Prior to joining Merrill, Valerie gained experience working four years at Wachovia Securities and Fidelity. Valerie holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned her high school diploma from Madison Central. Valerie resides in Dublin with her husband, Stephen. They enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family. They have two children, both attending The Ohio State University.

Kevin Homan is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. He began his career in the financial services industry in 2007 as a Financial Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial Services. Since joining Fidelity in 2012, Kevin has held roles including Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. Kevin's professional focus is to assist clients in all areas of their financial lives, emphasizing trust, relationship building, and client preferences to help individuals and families gain confidence in their financial futures. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kevin and his family are active in their church. They enjoy hiking and supporting the Ohio State Buckeyes.