Sarah Kahaian is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Battelle Memorial Institute and St Mary Catholic Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option, while maintaining planning and portfolio management as separate services.

Laurel Hostetler is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2015, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, discretionary management, and online advice channels.

David Lickovitch is a financial advisor with Stifel in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Trustee for a homeowners association and coordinates a fundraising initiative at Olentangy Liberty High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

John Dinger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, following a prior three-year tenure at The Huntington Investment Company. 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’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may include ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Anthony Troiano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbus, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at LPL Financial and Bluestone Wealth Partners since 2025. Prior to his financial career, he spent 19 years with The Dispatch Printing Company. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gregory Kaufman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and diversified investment resources.

Austin Mortimer is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Citrin, PPG Industries, and also studied at Ohio State University. Mortimer is the owner of Not For Sale, LLC, a for-profit S Corporation 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jesse Troike is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in customized personal wealth management and investment planning. Since joining Merrill in 2017, he has focused on areas including employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jesse earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Pre-Law from Ohio University. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He emphasizes building strong relationships with clients to fully understand their needs and develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. Jesse also seeks to educate his clients in navigating the evolving global market to maximize their financial potential. Outside of his professional role, Jesse enjoys adventure sports, golfing, hiking, hunting, running, and watching movies. He often spends his weekends engaging in these activities and spending time with family and friends.

Stephen Mangum is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a principal since joining in 2003. He specializes in crafting risk-managed financial and retirement strategies for clients and believes in providing simple explanations for recommendations regardless of their complexity. Steve has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list from 2019 through 2026. Additionally, he travels nationwide to train new Merrill advisors on practice management strategies and speaks to new employees about transitioning into financial services. Steve holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from The Ohio State University and an Associate's degree from Salt Lake Community College, where he also played baseball. Originally from Upper Arlington, Ohio, Steve resides in Dublin, Ohio, with his wife Aubrey and their four daughters. Outside of his professional career, Steve is involved in coaching his daughters in soccer and enjoys watching them participate in basketball, swimming, dance, and golf. He supports Ohio State University's sports teams, a connection strengthened by his father's 30-year tenure teaching at the Fisher College of Business. Steve is active in his church and has coached high school baseball.

John Haddow is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent 14 years at Citigroup Global Markets. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Dublin, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

James Hunter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2023. Hunter also owns and operates Bodine Perry, LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gwendolyn Maurer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes 14 years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, one year at Chase Investment Services Corp., and 12 years at Ameriprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory approach.

Karishma Shah is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of K Shah Properties LLC, a real estate business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework.

James Souslin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and has a background that includes roles at OPOC.us and The Ohio State University. Outside of finance, Souslin is involved as an artist and musician. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 advisor-facing technology but not using these systems for direct investment decisions.

Jay Bucher is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2015 and works with ultra-high-net-worth clients and their families to address the complex challenges and opportunities associated with substantial wealth and unique financial circumstances. Before joining Merrill, Jay began his career as a financial analyst at another financial services firm, where he conducted business valuations for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. His expertise includes analyzing financial markets, identifying trends and opportunities for wealth management strategies, and assisting clients in understanding and navigating the complexities of financial markets. Jay holds a bachelor's degree in business and finance from the University of Tennessee. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE).

Adam Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2026, he worked at Pacer Financial, Inc. and Incapital LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. Advisors use Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with clients having the option to implement them through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.

Angela Okoro is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Primerica Financial Services, United Insurance Group, and other financial and educational organizations. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of loan products, home security, automation products, and other home-related services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a tiered wrap fee structure and third-party asset managers for portfolio implementation.

Jacob Altic is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edelman Financial Engines and its predecessor firms since 2018, and prior to that was employed at The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2016 to 2018. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Columbus, OH. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines committee-driven proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management with an investment process focused on diversified model portfolios, rebalancing, and long-term orientation.

Michael Sierawski is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and also works with UnitedHealth Group. Outside of advisory work, he occasionally drives for Uber. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Jonathan Usitalo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, following roles at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process uses centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research, including ESG considerations, supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.