Jarred Hoctor is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Mercedes Benz of Cincinnati and Kyocera Senco Industrial Tools Inc. He is involved in sales of investment-related and home service referral products through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Robert Baker is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His career includes roles at Western & Southern Financial, PNC Bank, and TD Ameritrade. 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 a team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Adam Flanagan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses algorithmic portfolio construction, incorporating AI techniques and formal governance procedures.

Michael Diorio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and concurrently works at CCC Information Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an operational model featuring tiered wrap fees and delegated trading managed by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Seung Mishler is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Mishler spent 15 years with Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 designation. Mishler is also involved with Mishler Financial Planning, a non-investment business based in West Chester, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique advisor affiliations.

Aaron Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012, and previously spent time at Bank One. 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 a non-discretionary advisory model. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

David Kurtz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He has held registrations including the Series 63 and Series 66 and has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having previously worked at AXA Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and multiple third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels for client recommendations.

Matthew Rupe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, he worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his financial services career, he is co-owner of Vertical Advantage Helicopters, LLC, where he serves as a helicopter pilot and flight instructor. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm combines advisor programs with the sale of financial products and utilizes various investment management approaches through model portfolios, third-party management, and discretionary implementation.

John Weigel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Chester, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a separate business entity, John Weigel, LLC, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Larry Bowling is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hamilton, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in life, health, and dental insurance sales. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-based planning and various event-driven planning services.

Joshua Manners is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Ultimus Fund Solutions. Charles Schwab 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Eric Mills is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2016 and Primerica Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jeffrey Murphy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Springdale, OH, holding 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2015 and has additional experience with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he receives non-investment related compensation through referrals of home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Kevin George is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Enterprise, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Kevin is also an author with activities outside of his advisory role. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm utilizes a platform that integrates advisory programs with insurance products and partnerships with third-party asset managers.

Ajna Ahir is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Ajna worked at Merrill and Bank of America from 2021 to 2025, and has held roles in several other companies including Amazon and Advantis Technologies. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a wide range of investment products through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Bradley Shelley is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages B.P. Shelley & Associates, an investment-related business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Richard Severt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Voya Financial Advisors and has owned Severt Financial Group, Inc. since 1999. Outside of advisory services, he is an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to both affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Logan Dawes is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase, KeyBank, and Key Investment Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and a centralized operational structure.

Jason Gulbrandson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 12 years of experience, currently practicing at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in West Chester, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Toma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He is involved in several business ventures, including founding and serving as president of Safe Ohio Schools (SOS), a nonprofit focused on promoting safety in Ohio schools. He also serves on the boards of the ALS Foundation and the USS Cleveland Legacy Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and over $256 billion in assets under management.