Matthew Lucas is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2022, following multiple years as a self-employed advisor. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and nonprofit entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group. The firm provides both episodic fee-based financial planning and advisory services, with clients generally retaining discretion over implementation.

Casey Rains is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Mason, OH. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Thomas Blalock Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1995 to 2009 before joining UBS, where he has been since 2009. He serves on the board of directors for The Children’s Home of Cincinnati Ohio, focusing on the education of investments for the organization’s endowment. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Phebus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lebanon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2013 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Trisha Farver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company spanning over a decade. Outside of advising, she owns a retail business called Best You. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney and a public notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

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 four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, with prior experience at The Ohio State University, the Country Club of the North, and Beavercreek Schools. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage. Baird employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research including artificial intelligence, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Lisa Foster is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates L.A. Foster, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers.

Zachary Hiler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, as well as experience at the University of Cincinnati and Hiler Company Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Hiler Marot Investment Group LLP, involved in property acquisition and management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

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.

Ronda Garner Cecil is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Her reported outside business activity involves a family-owned auto body shop, in which her husband is a part silent owner; she has no involvement in the business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sebastian Fidder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent nine years in full-time education before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his primary role, he is also involved with BFM & Associates, LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service.

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.

David Kay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Mutual Service Corporation for 10 years. Kay also operates a DBA called The Advisory Group in Dayton. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Richard Carmel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Carmel serves as treasurer for the Cincinnati Chapter of Legatus and is a committee member reviewing the financial affairs of Mother Theresa Catholic Elementary School. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software for goal analysis and offers asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Randolph Byrd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory solutions including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

David Wolf is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Wolf holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by proprietary research.

Alan Vest is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Wright State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining 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-driven, model-based asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Amanda Priaulx is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.