Charles Jones is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Maumee, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Advisors since 1986 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he has a long-standing involvement with Christian Temple Baptist Church since 1972. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure as part of its investment approach.

Nathaniel Francis is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Waterville, OH. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his advisory career with Thrivent in 2026. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Bowling Green State University and Central Catholic High School. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides goal-based, holistic planning across topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning, separate from portfolio management.

James Maxwell is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in Waterville, Ohio. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2020, Maxwell worked for Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 13 years. He is also president of Maxwell Financial, an independent insurance agency he has led since 2005. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services delivered through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and combining proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Christopher Heerdegen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1993 and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of Rowing to Remember, a nonprofit organization supporting the Alzheimer's Association’s fundraising efforts, and is president and first responder for the Ottawa Lake Volunteer Fire Department. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative annual planning relationships using firm-approved software tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Susan Minch is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Perrysburg, Ohio. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, including 22 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning that covers a wide range of financial topics, with an option to combine planning and managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Richard Newman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica since 1983 and operates Newman Financial since 2020. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Christopher Walker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he performs clerical duties for a separate business entity, COW 2021, LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily for clients maintaining assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Christopher Pharis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 13 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tyler Wyse is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investor Services Inc. since 2007 and with MassMutual Financial Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Wyse owns LLCs involved in financial services and family employment for ancillary office jobs. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Reed Geiger is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before joining Thrivent, he held various roles across multiple sectors, including education and retail. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under consolidated billing options.

Brian Stickley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rossford, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for Norplas Industries Inc. for over two decades. He serves as a Deacon at Flanders Road Church of Christ in Toledo, Ohio, where he participates in organizing activities and special projects. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Mark Kruse is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a retail business in Toledo. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Nicholas Puhl Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Toledo, OH, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 66 license. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a residential rental property. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jeremy Ayers is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008. Based in Perrysburg, OH, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked with MassMutual Brokerage in a non-variable insurance capacity. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Angela Wingerd is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1994. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with a life and health insurance sales business. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Connor Brown is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior work experience with the Cincinnati Reds, Toledo Mudhens, Impact Products, Grand Canyon University, and Emmanuel Christian School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market models.

Karla Stanton is a financial advisor at Osaic with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as the Series 66 license. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, Stanton worked for Sigma Financial Corporation for 16 years. She serves as Secretary on the board of the Fulton County Pork Producers, a nonprofit involved with fair activities and the Junior Livestock Auction. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes, with accounts managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Ryan Salazar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at OsaiC / Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Savage and Associates. Outside of finance, he has experience in the recreational sector through his work with Skyzone Trampoline Park. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Sandra Adam is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she works with individuals, families, and business owners to simplify complex financial lives and assist with confident decision-making. She is a senior partner on the Happ Adam Darah Group, which oversees approximately $2.0 billion in client assets as of August 2026 and has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list from 2023 to 2026. With a background beginning her career in philanthropy at the American Red Cross and Toledo Museum of Art, Sandra incorporates a holistic approach to wealth management, addressing transitions such as business sales, retirement preparation, family support, and legacy planning. Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. She emphasizes listening, proactive planning, and collaboration with CPAs and attorneys to deliver personalized guidance. Sandra holds a high school diploma from Notre Dame Academy, a bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo, and a master's degree from Heidelberg College. Her professional credentials include CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She serves as Chair of the Ohio Living Corporate Board and is actively involved in the Ohio Living community. Outside of work, Sandra enjoys boating, chess, dancing, golfing, music, reading, running, and spending time with her family.

Cole Roth is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC and EGR Financial in 2025, he worked at Compass Group for two years and Kroger for three years. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.