Edwin Strickling is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes lengthy tenures at 1st Global Advisors, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services. He also provides financial services through Matoaka Money Management, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program structures and third-party money managers.

Maximillian Poe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Edward Jones, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Poe also spent seven years at Xavier University. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Richard Pate is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Miamisburg, Ohio, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for seven years with the Hamilton City School District. Outside of advising, he owns Honey Harvest and Hens LLC, a farming business, and serves as an assistant tennis coach at a local high school. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources.

David Heberling is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Passport Inc and Flexential. Heberling is a shareholder in a family business, Silver Lake Beach Club, a park with rentals in New Carlisle, 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Beverly Muller Ridgway is a financial advisor at Merrill with 35 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has been with Merrill since 1987. 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 strategies created by internal and third‑party managers, serving individuals, high‑net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Stevens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006 and serves as the endorsed local provider for Dave Ramsey, a national personal financial counselor. Stevens is also involved in related insurance activities through a family-owned agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ozgur Mert is a CFP® professional associated with Charles Schwab, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small disc golf business where he organizes events and sells related merchandise. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Thomas Gorczyca is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Beavercreek, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. His other business activities include various outside insurance carrier appointments with companies such as Medical Mutual, Humana, and Mutual of Omaha. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and provides both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Brandon Harrison is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for LPL Financial, LLC (Linsco/Private Ledger Corp.) for 23 years before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his family trust and is owner and branch manager of Harrison Wealth Management Group, Ltd. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Ronald Rosenbeck is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Kettering, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and leadership positions in private businesses, including serving as a board member for Car Tune USA Inc. and co-owner of AREA, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services, operating on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due diligence framework.

Todd Lucius is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including prior roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory work, Lucius serves on the Board of Directors and as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee at Sycamore Creek Country Club, teaches economics at Sinclair Community College, and coaches varsity basketball and golf at Dayton Christian School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Patrick Mc Namara is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Fidelity and Bank of America, before joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Mary McIntosh is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals and companies undergoing changes and transitions, focusing on evaluating and reviewing client plans to align with their unique financial goals. In her role as Portfolio Manager, she manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Mary has been in the financial services industry since 1987. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. Her professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Washington Township with her husband and three children, Mary supports her children's various pursuits and enjoys spending time with her family. Her personal interests include physical fitness activities such as running, golfing, and cooking, as well as watching movies. She has also served as a past board member of the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, Eastway, and the Children’s Hospital Women’s Board.

Michael Kern is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1990 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of products and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Deborah Lance is a financial advisor with Merrill in Miamisburg, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Merrill. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Kaiser is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2006. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Michael Federle is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He partners with clients to build customized investing and financial planning strategies that align with their goals, utilizing Fidelity's resources to create efficient and effective financial plans. Michael's prior experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2017 to 2025, a Branch Manager at Scottrade from 2016 to 2017, and an Investment Advisor at Fidelity Investments between 2013 and 2015. This background has provided him with a broad perspective on investment management and client service. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael enjoys boating, fishing, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Samuel Rinehart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a voting member of Ampex LLC, an entity that leases office space for his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Sarah Ross is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, she was associated with Younique, LLC from 2015 to 2017 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Robert Bedinghaus is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Lebanon, OH. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones for seven years. He is also an author working on a book targeted at near-retirees and early retirees. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.