Cassandra Nelson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and capital markets solutions through its global platform.

Braden Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, OneAmerica Securities, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of finance, he works as a food delivery contractor. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Christopher Garrity is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Securities, and Bridgepoint Education. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the board of trustees for Clothes That Work, a nonprofit organization focused on preparing individuals for employment success. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Kurtis Campbell is a financial advisor with Cetera in Springboro, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Avantax and Pohlman, Talmage, Brown & Campbell CPAs, where he is a partner offering accounting, tax, and consulting services. Campbell also serves as treasurer on the board of One Family Church of Dayton. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and third-party money managers.

Brett Thornock is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has previously worked at firms including NYlife Securities LLC and Ohio National Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles with registered investment companies and its use of AI-driven methodologies in portfolio management.

Dennis Eck is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC from 1981 to 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Gregory Jedding is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Centerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, PNC Wealth Management, Natcity Investments, and Fifth Third Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. The firm’s advisory process integrates centralized due diligence using quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Timothy Ippisch is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Dayton, OH, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2016. Outside of advising, he is a partner and silent investor in a local restaurant group and holds ownership interests in several business and real estate ventures. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor strategies to client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs and other providers.

James Collins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Germantown, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools, alongside a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kevin Dunn is a Private Wealth Management (PWM) Investment Management Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he partners with clients and their Wealth Management Advisors to design, implement, and monitor investment strategies aimed at achieving long-term investment goals. Kevin brings extensive experience in portfolio management and client services within the investment industry. Prior to his current role, he served as a Senior Portfolio Specialist and Portfolio Specialist at Fidelity's Portfolio Advisory Services (PAS) from 2014 to 2020, and as a Client Management Representative at PAS from 2013 to 2014. His earlier experience includes serving as Vice President of Investments at Richfield Orion International in 2013 and at vFinance Investments, Inc. from 1997 to 2012.

Ryan Khosla is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Beavercreek, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Centerville City Schools and attended DePauw University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and offers various investment and planning solutions through its extensive platform.

Nicholette Thiesing is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2011. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is also noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and its application of AI and large language models in research.

Christopher Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial strategies to individuals and business owners, focusing on client-centered wealth management that combines personal attention with the resources of a leading global financial firm. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Christopher is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a Senior Account Manager in the logistics and third-party logistics industry at C.H. Robinson in Cleveland, Ohio. He resides in Beavercreek, Ohio, with his wife Sandra and their two daughters. Outside of work, he stays active through running, biking, and recreational sports, and is involved in community volunteer activities.

Dianna Knudsen is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mason, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a sole proprietorship managing an Edward Jones office. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Brett Derrow is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellbrook, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he spent 19 years with Enterprise Holdings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Donna Lynn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also serving at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 1993. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process integrates quantitative and qualitative research, and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria in its recommendations.

Grant Ulrich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Twin Valley Vet Services and Twin Valley Community School District. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and operates as a large institutional provider of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kelly Conger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1993 after graduating from Miami University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Kelly earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2000 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With extensive experience in retirement planning, education planning, charitable intentions, asset protection, disability planning, asset and cash management, and legacy planning, Kelly works closely with clients during significant life transitions such as inheriting money, selling a business, and retiring. She collaborates with other professional advisors, including CPAs and attorneys, to ensure the continuity of her clients' financial plans. Kelly has been active in community volunteer work, serving on the Dayton Children's Hospital Women's Board as chair of their annual CHA CHA fundraiser, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, participating in the Centerville Noon Optimist Club, and being a charter member of the Dayton United Way's Young Leaders Circle. She has also mentored other advisors and documented the history of Merrill's service in the Dayton community. Kelly and her husband Bill have raised two sons and reside in Centerville, where they have been longtime community members.

Brandon Fourman is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience and is currently with LPL Financial in Centerville, OH. His prior roles include positions at Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. and Wright State University. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Lisa Mullen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mason, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors providing investment services across a broad client base.