Michael Abbinante is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals, drawing on insights from Merrill and banking solutions from Bank of America. His approach emphasizes a comprehensive understanding of each client's full financial picture and the flexibility to adapt to changing market conditions. Michael's expertise encompasses a range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Michael earned his bachelor's degree from Wright State University. In addition to his professional work, Michael is committed to community involvement and contributes his time volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of service in the communities they serve.

Rachel Buckingham is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019, with prior experience at The Ohio State University, the Country Club of the North, and Beavercreek Schools. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage. Baird employs a mix of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax management, and internal research including artificial intelligence, managing approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Sandra Davis Skeen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Harrison, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and over seven years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2018 and is also involved with Capital Concepts INC and Coldwell Banker West Shell, where she has a background in real estate as a realtor. Additionally, she owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lisa Foster is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. Her prior roles include extensive tenures at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates L.A. Foster, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers.

Phillip Abshire is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oxford, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, Abshire serves on the board of directors for the Oxford Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the investment advisory board for the Oxford Community Foundation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Zachary Hiler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, as well as experience at the University of Cincinnati and Hiler Company Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Hiler Marot Investment Group LLP, involved in property acquisition and management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Zachary Weber is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2024. Prior to joining Baird, his work history includes roles at Dorothy Lane Market, Winsupply, and DoorDash. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services that incorporate both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Ronda Garner Cecil is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Her reported outside business activity involves a family-owned auto body shop, in which her husband is a part silent owner; she has no involvement in the business. 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 approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sebastian Fidder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent nine years in full-time education before joining Ameriprise in 2022. Outside of his primary role, he is also involved with BFM & Associates, LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service.

Stephanie Kelly is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Richard Carmel is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and also has experience with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities. Carmel serves as treasurer for the Cincinnati Chapter of Legatus and is a committee member reviewing the financial affairs of Mother Theresa Catholic Elementary School. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses firm-approved software for goal analysis and offers asset management, wrap programs, and educational seminars.

Randolph Byrd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory solutions including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a broad platform that includes proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

David Wolf is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Wolf holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by proprietary research.

Alan Vest is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Nashville, TN, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2019. Prior to this, he was affiliated with Wright State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Amanda Priaulx is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Amy Hollowell is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Saxon Financial Consulting. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address 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 through a centralized consulting team.

C Anderson is currently the Senior Resident Director at Merrill, where he has been employed for over 30 years. He holds the position of Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor and has served in various roles including Financial Advisor Training Coordinator and Sales Manager at the Dayton office. He completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Ohio University in Athens. Prior to his tenure at Merrill, he was a PJ Boatwright Intern with the United States Golf Association and served as the Assistant Executive Director of the Florida State Golf Association. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional responsibilities, C Anderson has participated in coaching golf and basketball programs at Incarnation School and currently serves as the voice of the Alter Knights Football Team. He resides in Washington Township with his wife, Liz, and their three children, Kate, Claire, and Charlie.

Garry Rutledge Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Middletown, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, INC from 2006 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Rutledge is involved in real estate development and insurance brokering, including business ownership related to home building and property management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Eadicicco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked for 12 years at 84.51. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Tim Tracy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. 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 includes centralized due diligence and may incorporate ESG criteria, with implementation supported by affiliated investment management entities.