Joshua Blevins is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and previously spent two years at Ronald Blue Trust. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Liberty University for four years. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Schlotterer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, with prior experience at Ben and Paul LLC from 2017 to 2025. 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. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through specialized regulatory registrations.

Lydia Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998. 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.

Albert Donahey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company, Principal Financial Services, and his own firm, Donahey Financial Group. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Scott Bentley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dublin, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Bentley serves on the Board of Directors for Residential Options and is employed by TRLT Ventures LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Kevin Walsh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Merrill since 2010, concurrently serving at Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Cancer Support Community Central Ohio, a nonprofit providing free healthcare programming. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Alexis Ecker is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career with Merrill in 2016 as a Client Associate and transitioned to a Financial Advisor role driven by her passion for building meaningful relationships and assisting individuals and small business owners in achieving their financial goals and desired lifestyles. Alexis provides personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances, focusing on investment planning and wealth management to align with their long-term objectives. Alexis holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and also studied at the University of Cincinnati. Alexis is involved in community activities such as the Alex Rezkalla Open, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Mid-Ohio Foodbank, and Nationwide Children's Hospital. She enjoys football, golfing, music, pickleball, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Anthony Insana is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2002. Outside of advising, he is the owner and sole proprietor of Insana Properties, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party management solutions.

Michael Elsner is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2001, he has served clients by delivering financial guidance rooted in integrity and sincerity. Michael takes a holistic, planning-based approach that emphasizes understanding each client’s unique goals, concerns, and family dynamics. He regularly communicates with multiple generations within client families, including spouses, grown children, and elderly parents, to provide coordinated wealth management strategies. Michael’s expertise includes retirement planning, legacy planning, tax minimization, socially responsible and values-based investing, special needs planning, and education funding. He works with individuals such as business owners, corporate executives, physicians, and attorneys to address complex financial challenges. Michael holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He graduated from The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree in Finance. Outside of his professional work, Michael resides in Upper Arlington, Ohio, with his wife and three children. He is involved in his community through coaching youth sports and participating in Cub Scouts. His personal interests include baseball, biking, cooking, golfing, music, running, spending time with family, and tennis.

John Piersall Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches a youth travel baseball team and serves as an official at hockey games. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its specialized Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service.

Orrin Nordstrom is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westerville, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years and has been associated with Kohl, LLC since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Montgomery is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms, including Woodbury Financial Services, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Vantage Financial Group. He has maintained a financial advisory role at Wealth Management Solutions, LLC since 2005. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a multi-advisor platform that integrates various investment strategies and third-party managers.

Gary Ebert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan and its affiliates since 2013. 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 incorporate ESG criteria, supported by affiliates that deliver implementation and portfolio services.

John OConnell is a Planning Consultant who collaborates with a team of financial professionals to address clients' financial needs from a holistic perspective. He previously served as Regional Director at Macquarie Investments from 2006 to 2020.

Stephen Walsh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Funds Distributor, LLC. He is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain bank products and services. 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 program.

Yidnekachew Hailu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Diamond Hill Capital Management, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Raymond James & Associates. 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 integrates quantitative and qualitative analysis and incorporates ESG criteria within eligible investment strategies.

Timothy Bullock is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1992. He is based in Westerville, OH. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a personal training business and serves on the board of Uptown Westerville Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Deborah Lance is a financial advisor at Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2001. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brandy Shingary-Morris is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has extensive experience within the financial industry, including prior roles as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, and as a Senior Client Service Associate at Stifel Financial Corp from 2016 to 2022. Her career also includes experience at Manning & Napier Advisors, Yarger Wealth Strategies-Raymond James Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual, and Great West-GWFS Equities. Brandy is a Certified Financial Planner® professional and a Chartered Financial Consultant®, with over 20 years of experience covering various financial planning topics. She works with a diverse client base, including traditional, blended, and LGBTQI families, as well as single individuals. She emphasizes client education to ensure they understand their financial plans and feel confident about their futures. Outside of her professional work, Brandy has interests in art, concerts, food, kayaking, museums, and theater.

Jason Ellwein is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The program integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research and utilizes an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.