Kevin Ruther is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner and operator of a real estate partnership involved in rental property decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Rex Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. He is involved with Watchpoint Financial Group LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 third-party asset management, with a broad platform that integrates advisory with various non-advisory financial activities.

Alexander Hemsath is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, The Motz Group, and Great American Insurance Group. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Briner Ellis is a financial advisor based in Cincinnati, OH, affiliated with Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Life/Western Southern Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm‑approved tools and methodologies to support tailored client strategies.

Carianne Straus is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she sells insurance products to meet clients’ financial planning needs and serves as attorney-in-fact on investment accounts for family members. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, including third-party managed accounts and alternative investments.

Timothy Vollrath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elected trustee for Miami Township and is the commander of the Miller Stockum American Legion Post 485. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports a range of investment and educational services.

Lauren Best is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Gregory Takas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Margaret Hawk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ft Thomas, KY, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Aerotek for four years and at Extended Travel for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a personal branding business that focuses on growing clients’ social media presence through referrals and online channels. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network, affiliated mutual funds, and trust services.

Abigail Robinson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at Starbucks and Taylor University. Robinson is also a junior partner and advisor of the limited liability company Triplecrown Wealth Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Angela Laux is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, also working with Bank of America N.A. since 2023. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Lauren Larson Long is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has nine years of experience with Morgan Stanley, beginning in 2017, and seven years in the industry overall. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools.

Mary Buquo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets solutions.

Ryan Coffey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at UBS Financial Services since 2019 and prior experience with Alvarez & Marsal. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivering advisory work based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Brandon Vornhagen is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Western Southern Life. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services through a variety of advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Peter Bouley is a Senior Financial Advisor and senior partner with The OHB Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He oversees investment strategy implementation, analysis, intergenerational planning, and options strategies management. He is primarily responsible for creating and managing investment allocations, trading and execution, tax loss harvesting for clients, and serves as the team's liaison to the Chief Investment Officer. With over 25 years of experience, Peter works closely with individuals and families who have attained financial success, assisting them in preserving, transferring, and stewarding their wealth effectively. After spending significant time understanding client needs and objectives, he determines appropriate levels of risk based on time horizons, preferences, expectations, and market conditions. His approach to building and managing investment portfolios includes keeping up with relevant investment and trade news and meeting with investment analysts and researchers to understand market conditions. Originally from Fairport, New York, Peter holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton. He is a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is married to Jenny, and they have four children. In his free time, Peter enjoys golfing, spending time with his family, engaging in outdoor activities, and reading.

Michael Braun is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-based, tailored investment strategies.

Carla Hellmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at METLIFE Securities Inc and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in Medicare-related products, dental and group disability income, and life/accident/health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Nancy Harrill is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. With 10 years of experience, Nancy focuses on investment strategies, retirement income, tax, and estate planning considerations. She adopts an educational approach aimed at simplifying financial concepts and collaborating with clients to prioritize their most important financial decisions.