Adam Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for KeyBank for ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kyle Rohrs is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Redelman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2006 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2014. 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, using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational oversight.

Brooke Mcconahy is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. who holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2021, she worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and Smith, Moses & Company. She is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, with a focus on ongoing manager selection, tax management, and the use of internal research and technology in client advice.

Tina Bernardi is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kerrie Lydell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with over 21 years of experience in the industry. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in West Chester, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of over 23,000 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jay Schwieterman is a Sales Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career in financial services spanning over 25 years. He joined Merrill in 1994 and is a partner in the ASM Wealth Management group, working with high-net worth individuals, foundations, and institutions to develop focused financial strategies. Throughout his tenure, Jay has held several leadership roles in the Dayton office. Jay's expertise includes corporate benefits, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He earned his Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) accreditation in 2003 from the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Jay also holds credentials as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Wright State University. A Dayton native, Jay is active in his community, serving as an Ambassador for the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at The Ohio State University and coaching youth sports. He has held executive roles with Dayton History, Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm, Spring Run Farm, and served on the Parish Council at Incarnation Church.

Danielle Sauter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios across a broad investable universe and employing oversight controls and AI-driven methodologies.

Dawn Whitacre is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. She is based in Miamisburg, Ohio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a wide range of financial and capital markets solutions.

Kevin Steel is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients and their families to implement, monitor, and maintain financial plans. His approach ensures that these plans support clients' goals and adapt to changing market conditions and personal circumstances. Kevin's career at Fidelity Investments began in 2006 as a Premium Services Representative. Over the years, he has held several roles including Financial Representative, Private Client Specialist, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2019. This progression reflects his extensive experience within Fidelity and expertise in financial planning and client relationship management.

Lane Padgett is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Citi Bank, Fidelity Brokerage Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and other firms. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, providing a comprehensive and integrated investment platform.

Timothy Herron is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2016. He is based in Miamisburg, Ohio. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amanda Michael is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials. She has one year of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she has held positions in the hospitality sector, including at Montgomery Inn Boathouse. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven investment approaches with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, insurance products, and affiliated trust and lending services.

Erica Smith is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2024, she worked at Elsevier Inc. for six years and LexisNexis for two years. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with internal research and tools to support client advice.

Todd Butler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Loveland, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1996. 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, leveraging a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

James Schade is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He serves on the board of the Five Rivers Metroparks Foundation and is a member of Xavier University’s President's Advisory Council. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Anne Beavan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed through BFM & Associates, LLC, a franchise of Ameriprise Financial Services. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax efficiency and income strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Heather Michael is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 33 years and has been with Prudential Insurance Company of America for over 35 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated trust and insurance services.

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.

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.