John Chavies is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2014. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm offers tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Katherine Kakas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a wide range of investment products and research-based solutions.

Michael Abbinante is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, drawing on insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of each client's full financial picture and the flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions. Michael's expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Wright State University. In addition to his professional work, Michael is committed to community involvement and contributes his time volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities they serve.

Rachel Buckingham is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, with additional prior roles including positions at The Ohio State University and Beavercreek Schools. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers a range of consulting and portfolio services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Lauren Kennedy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Beavercreek, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, WealthShield Partners, C.H. Dean, and Edward Jones. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly to clients and through corporate agreements.

Nathan Marchal is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a real estate business, NRM Real Estate, LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Shannon Carlson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Brett Bartlow is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Centerville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, working extensively through program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver both advisory and brokerage solutions.

Andrew Randall is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Waynesville, Ohio, where he has worked since 2019. He has seven years of industry experience and previously held roles with Dunn & Bowling, LLC, a KFC franchisee, and Middletown City Schools. Randall is also the managing member of St. Therese Brass, LLC, a music performance group that organizes rehearsals and supports substitute performers through donations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Ryan Harrison is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and managing Harrison Wealth Management Group, Ltd. Outside of finance, he operated Ryan Harrison Lawn & Landscape for six years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers specialized programs for small businesses and conducts risk-based reviews while leveraging its broad affiliate network to support various fiduciary solutions.

Zachary Weber is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2024. Prior to joining Baird, his work history includes roles at Dorothy Lane Market, Winsupply, and DoorDash. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services that incorporate both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Centerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Nathan Thorp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at YMCA Camp Thunderbird. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and managed strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Knepp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked for Reliable Tax and Bookkeeping and was involved with the Washington-Centerville Public Library and the Boy Scouts of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide array of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Kevin Snell is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is a shareholder in Sander Brewery. Raymond James & Associates offers financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm provides tailored financial plans and investment recommendations, with a focus that includes public finance and municipal work.

Daniel Fellers is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., INVEST Financial Corp., and Southeast Investments, N.C. Inc., as well as operating his own firm, Fellers Financial Concepts, since 1978. He serves as a board member for Kairos Prison Ministry, a religious organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent financial professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various platforms.

Stephanie Kelly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Ralph Gamberdella is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. His prior work includes roles at Summit Funding Inc., Wholesale Capital Corp., and Lighthouse Electrical, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliates of Primerica. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Kay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has been associated with Mutual Service Corporation since 1999. Additionally, he operates a DBA business known as The Advisory Group in Dayton. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research, model portfolios, and various portfolio management solutions.

Gary Scott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at E*TRADE Securities LLC, Woodbury Financial Services, and Oppenheimerfunds. He is currently associated with Upstream Tax Partners in a tax preparation and accounting capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside brokerage services and incorporates model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.