John Stevens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2006 and was previously with Ameriprise Advisor Services, Inc. from 2003 to 2006. Stevens is also the endorsed local provider for Dave Ramsey, a national personal financial counselor. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ozgur Mert is a CFP® professional associated with Charles Schwab, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small disc golf business where he organizes events and sells related merchandise. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Laura Johnson is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Loveland, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2021, she worked at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, Raymond James, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored strategies and portfolio management services supported by a variety of investment managers and tools.

Hugh Patton Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mason, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Patton serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Aikido of Cincinnati and manages his own business entity, H. S. Patton & Associates. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and advisory expertise with a range of brokerage and insurance solutions.

Veronica Jaeger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Robert Half, and General Electric Credit Union. 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 institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Todd Lucius is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including prior roles at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory work, Lucius serves on the Board of Directors and as Vice Chair of the Finance Committee at Sycamore Creek Country Club, teaches economics at Sinclair Community College, and coaches varsity basketball and golf at Dayton Christian School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Patrick Mc Namara is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Fidelity and Bank of America, before joining Charles Schwab in 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

David Beiswanger is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and operates Center Stage Financial, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides services through a nationwide network of independent advisors to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Mary McIntosh is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with individuals and companies undergoing changes and transitions, focusing on evaluating and reviewing client plans to align with their unique financial goals. In her role as Portfolio Manager, she manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment options. Mary has been in the financial services industry since 1987. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from The Ohio State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Dayton. Her professional designations include Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Residing in Washington Township with her husband and three children, Mary supports her children's various pursuits and enjoys spending time with her family. Her personal interests include physical fitness activities such as running, golfing, and cooking, as well as watching movies. She has also served as a past board member of the Miami Valley Hospital Foundation, Eastway, and the Children’s Hospital Women’s Board.

Thomas Nead is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and is also affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Comprehensive Sub Solutions. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through related affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily 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 offices and delivers advisory services through a model-based investment approach supported by unaffiliated asset managers and custodial services.

Keith Reed is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018. He has also been involved with Private Client Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Reed owns and operates a farm in Maineville, Ohio, where he raises rice and crawfish. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies across various custody platforms.

Michael Kern is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1990 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of products and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Drew Tuchfarber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Northwestern Mutual, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he has worked as an UberEats delivery driver over the past decade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a collaborative, non-discretionary approach that incorporates investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Deborah Lance is a financial advisor with Merrill in Miamisburg, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience, including 25 years with Merrill. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Kaiser is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Samuel Rinehart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Miamisburg, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a voting member of Ampex LLC, an entity that leases office space for his practice. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

Donald Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Richards has a long-standing involvement with the Ohio High School Athletic Association since 2013. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Sarah Ross is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, she was associated with Younique, LLC from 2015 to 2017 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bruce Myers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he also works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, utilizing a tiered wrap fee structure and various investment models.

Robert Bedinghaus is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Lebanon, OH. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones for seven years. He is also an author working on a book targeted at near-retirees and early retirees. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.