Melissa Hampton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and experience at Wells Fargo and Promedica prior to joining her current firm. She has been in the industry since 2019 and is based in Columbus, Ohio. 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 a variety of individual and institutional clients.

Eric Freeman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a long tenure at Morgan Stanley and a brief period at Target. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Jonathan Gerschman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owned a restaurant, Brio Tuscan Grill, from 2010 to 2022. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers while providing ERISA fiduciary services through credentialed representatives.

Christopher Gallaugher is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pickerington, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President of the Pickerington Community Theatre Board of Directors. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Mark Wakeland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including The Huntington Investment Company, Wesbanco Securities, PNC Investments, JP Morgan, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jamila Hassan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, with a brief tenure at Galinsom LLC from 2021 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm employs a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Michael Marcano is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households at various wealth levels, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Bronwen Kimball is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include working with PFS Investments Inc. and participating in community activities such as serving on the Franklin County Board of Elections and consulting for International Friendships, Inc. She is based in Worthington, Ohio. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through custodians such as Pershing.

Cody La Neve is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with successful individuals and families to provide comprehensive financial advice that addresses the complexities associated with wealth management. His approach involves helping clients define their goals and selecting portfolio strategies designed to achieve those objectives, while adapting plans as clients' situations change. Cody's expertise spans family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement planning, and estate considerations. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Cody enjoys activities such as baseball, bowling, chess, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, pickleball, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Christopher Archer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan Securities, and Hamilton Capital, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory process.

Michael Kelsey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MSI Financial Services, and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Specialty Valuation Group in a data entry capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Patricia Wogerman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dublin, OH, and has 15 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Martin Investigative Services, Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio, and Lima City Schools, among others. She is also involved in selling home security and automation products through affiliate companies. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm manages a wrap-fee asset management program that relies on model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

Lauren Bodziony is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2016 and has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nathan Dornoff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Amazon, Clean Harbors, and the University of Cincinnati. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Bishop is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Morgan Stanley and Merrill, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. He serves on the advisory board of The Conway Center for Family Business, a nonprofit focused on education for multi-generation family-owned businesses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kerry Thompson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Thompson is a co-owner of TRLT Ventures LLC and serves on the Board of Commissioners in Columbus, OH. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Zachary Wilburn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Costco Wholesale for eleven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

John Watson II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Woodbury Financial Services, VOYA Financial Advisors, Chase Investment Services, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Watson Financial Advisors and is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with multiple program options and a large multi-advisor platform.

Ryan Sink is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs.

Lucas Fields is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2007 and is involved in a team-based firm, Foley and Fields Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Worthington Christian Endowment Board and coaches the Worthington Christian High School girls soccer team. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.