Timothy Van Simaeys is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and has 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches part of the Financial Strategies for Successful Retirement course at the University of Dayton and is involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Cassandra Nelson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of 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 and capital markets solutions through its global platform.

Braden Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of finance, he works as a food delivery contractor. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Christopher Garrity is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Securities, and Bridgepoint Education. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board of trustees for Clothes That Work, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing individuals for employment success. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Kurtis Campbell is a financial advisor with Cetera in Springboro, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and Pohlman, Talmage, Brown & Campbell CPAs, where he is a partner offering accounting, tax, and consulting services. Campbell also serves as treasurer on the board of One Family Church of Dayton. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Brett Thornock is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has previously worked at firms including NYlife Securities LLC and Ohio National Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of AI-driven methodologies in portfolio management.

Eric Albright is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Quick & Reilly, Whitehall Financial Services, and Kms Financial Services. He is also a vice president at LifePoint Financial Solutions. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platform options.

Timothy Ippisch is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Dayton, OH, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2016. Outside of advising, he is a partner and silent investor in a local restaurant group and holds ownership interests in several business and real estate ventures. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor strategies to client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs and other providers.

James Collins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Germantown, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jonathan Patton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and has prior experience at Makino and Brooks Brothers. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach includes proprietary research and third-party data, with distinctive enrollment criteria and an investment framework influenced by affiliated product partnerships.

Charlie Vinyard is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings nearly 15 years of industry experience to his role, focusing on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies that align with their short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. Charlie specializes in areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Knox College and is licensed with NMLS#1619773. Charlie works closely with clients to understand their unique priorities and provides ongoing advice and guidance, including access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional work, Charlie is involved in his community through participation with the Springboro Wee Panthers Football and Springboro Youth Basketball programs. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Christopher Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial strategies to individuals and business owners, focusing on client-centered wealth management that combines personal attention with the resources of a leading global financial firm. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Christopher is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a Senior Account Manager in the logistics and third-party logistics industry at C.H. Robinson in Cleveland, Ohio. He resides in Beavercreek, Ohio, with his wife Sandra and their two daughters. Outside of work, he stays active through running, biking, and recreational sports, and is involved in community volunteer activities.

Linda Austin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in West Chester, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Vandyk Mortgage Corp, where she spent nine years before joining Edward Jones. Outside of advising, she acts as a trustee for Move With Kenny LLC, authorized to sign on behalf of her husband when necessary. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated services. The firm is notable for its extensive nationwide advisor and branch network and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Dianna Knudsen is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mason, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a sole proprietorship managing an Edward Jones office. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Brett Derrow is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellbrook, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he spent 19 years with Enterprise Holdings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Brian Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mason, OH, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 52 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Planning Corporation, Woodbury Financial Services, Mony Securities Corporation, and Troyan & Associates. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Donna Lynn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1993. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria in its recommendations.

Beth Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Florence, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, and also spent time at Neat Method of Cincinnati. Outside of Ameriprise, she serves as an Associate Financial Advisor at BFM & Associates, LLC, focusing on financial planning. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary recommendations using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Kelly Conger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1993 after graduating from Miami University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Kelly earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2000 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With extensive experience in retirement planning, education planning, charitable intentions, asset protection, disability planning, asset and cash management, and legacy planning, Kelly works closely with clients during significant life transitions such as inheriting money, selling a business, and retiring. She collaborates with other professional advisors, including CPAs and attorneys, to ensure the continuity of her clients' financial plans. Kelly has been active in community volunteer work, serving on the Dayton Children's Hospital Women's Board as chair of their annual CHA CHA fundraiser, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, participating in the Centerville Noon Optimist Club, and being a charter member of the Dayton United Way's Young Leaders Circle. She has also mentored other advisors and documented the history of Merrill's service in the Dayton community. Kelly and her husband Bill have raised two sons and reside in Centerville, where they have been longtime community members.

Lisa Mullen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mason, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors providing investment services across a broad client base.