Irene Bryant is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 12 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of a custom crystal business, ICCustoms, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Major Belli is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird and Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SS&C Technologies, Flock AI Solutions, Deloitte, and Amazon. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Baird offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research including AI tools, and features municipal advisory services and various strategic partnerships.

Callie Reed is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Johnstown, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to her advisory role, she worked as a barista at Hot Spot Coffeehouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch network.

Kelsey Foster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Sinclair Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and analytical tools to develop client plans.

Brigitte Kirchhofer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Kirchhofer Industries LLC, a company involved in the automotive and transportation sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and supports a range of investment and financial services through its broad capabilities.

Verlin Williams III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Westpoint Financial Group, and Bob Caldwell Cjdr. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm offers customized investment manager searches and performance reporting, applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Eugene Zappitelli III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the elected Fiscal Officer for Plain Township, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Theodore Wharton is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, with prior roles including positions at Marcs and Ohio University. 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Scott Scharfenberger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joshua Honaker is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Huntington Bank, Citibank, and briefly in the entertainment industry with Ignite Entertainment. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Amanda Maggard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in the restaurant and retail sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Joel Chaney II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and operates under the names Chaney Wealth Management and Weimer & Chaney Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robert Kauffman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in New Albany, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Richard Myers III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2024, he spent eleven years at Retirement Plans, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of The Heron Airbnb in Owenton, Kentucky. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Emily Seerden is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Columbus Dance Centre. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Drew Mussman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he held positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and LPL Enterprise LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved in the restaurant industry with experience at multiple pizzerias. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment advisory and consulting services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Doug Bates is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Westerville, OH. He has one year of industry experience, including a 16-year tenure at National Affordable Housing Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for Marble Cliff Capital, an affordable housing syndicator, where he reviews budgets and financials and advises on policies and procedures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Frank Sberna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at KEMBA Financial Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Terry Webb is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Webb also manages several rental properties in the Columbus area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and investment manager searches through a non-discretionary advisory model supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Susan Scrimenti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1996. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.