Richard Shively is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including CUSO Financial Services, Equitable Advisors, First Financial Wealth Management, and Raymond James. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Jane Welch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Jane also operates two business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by extensive research and various investment strategies.

Brayden Rouse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and starting his advisory career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Discount Den, Capital Concepts, and Thrive Market, as well as an academic affiliation with Purdue University. He also has experience in the food service industry with Pizza Uncommon. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations across the United States. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jeffrey Scheper is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. for four years before joining Stifel in 2019. He serves on the board of directors of the Anderson Area Chamber of Commerce, supporting economic growth initiatives in Anderson Township, Ohio. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

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.

Kimberly Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Andrew Peter is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Since 2019, he has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with a formal alternative-investment selection process.

Patrick Lause is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1992. In addition to his advisory role, Lause is involved in non-investment activities including independent contracting for 3M Cogent, Inc. and ownership of DBASolutions, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trading and custody support through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Mark Gorsuch is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operations.

Michael Long is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, and has 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Avantax and 1ST Global Advisors, and is also the managing partner of Long, Schaefer & Company, Inc., a CPA firm. Outside of financial services, he is involved in the breeding, care, and sale of meat goats through Long Gone Farming. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers, operating a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Scott Litwin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Treasurer of the Wyoming Ohio Cycling Foundation, where he is involved in fundraising and managing grants. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide forward-looking asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Shahid Malik is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and was previously with Sii from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Malik serves as Treasurer on the board of the American Muslim Chamber of Commerce and teaches Arabic. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Michael Vennemeyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, including its affiliated entity Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a paraplanner with Solomon Professional Services LLC, assisting with client meeting preparations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing customized Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate tailored advice primarily for clients who hold assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Roger Ames is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Oxford, Ohio since 2003. He holds a Series 63 license and operates a tax preparation and accounting business as a CPA on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing various model portfolios and research resources.

Mark Wilkins is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in West Chester, Ohio. He has 19 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing technology services and maintenance to small businesses on an ad-hoc basis. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate management of these services.

Amanda Gulasy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. 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. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

John Witt is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Long, Schaefer & Company Inc., where he also serves in accounting and wealth management support roles. Witt has experience providing tax and business planning services as well as assisting with retirement plan administration. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Justin King is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its advisory services.

Jeffery Seifert is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Grant Lanham is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial, LPL Enterprise, and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, as well as self-employment and positions in education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 management, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.