Christopher Carlson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial strategies to individuals and business owners, focusing on client-centered wealth management that combines personal attention with the resources of a leading global financial firm. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Christopher is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and holds a Bachelor's Degree from Miami University. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a Senior Account Manager in the logistics and third-party logistics industry at C.H. Robinson in Cleveland, Ohio. He resides in Beavercreek, Ohio, with his wife Sandra and their two daughters. Outside of work, he stays active through running, biking, and recreational sports, and is involved in community volunteer activities.

Linda Austin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in West Chester, OH, with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Vandyk Mortgage Corp, where she held a marketing assistant role. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for Move With Kenny LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches.

Dianna Knudsen is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mason, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a sole proprietorship managing an Edward Jones office. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Brett Derrow is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bellbrook, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he spent 19 years with Enterprise Holdings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Brian Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mason, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 52 years of industry experience, including five years at National Planning Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jane Welch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Jane also operates two business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by extensive research and various investment strategies.

Donna Lynn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a long tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 1993. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Grant Ulrich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Twin Valley Vet Services and Twin Valley Community School District. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and operates as a large institutional provider of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Beth Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Florence, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, and also spent time at Neat Method of Cincinnati. Outside of Ameriprise, she serves as an Associate Financial Advisor at BFM & Associates, LLC, focusing on financial planning. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary recommendations using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivered through a centralized consulting team in partnership with client advisors.

Kelly Conger is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill in 1993 after graduating from Miami University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in marketing. Kelly earned her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2000 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. With extensive experience in retirement planning, education planning, charitable intentions, asset protection, disability planning, asset and cash management, and legacy planning, Kelly works closely with clients during significant life transitions such as inheriting money, selling a business, and retiring. She collaborates with other professional advisors, including CPAs and attorneys, to ensure the continuity of her clients' financial plans. Kelly has been active in community volunteer work, serving on the Dayton Children's Hospital Women's Board as chair of their annual CHA CHA fundraiser, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, participating in the Centerville Noon Optimist Club, and being a charter member of the Dayton United Way's Young Leaders Circle. She has also mentored other advisors and documented the history of Merrill's service in the Dayton community. Kelly and her husband Bill have raised two sons and reside in Centerville, where they have been longtime community members.

Lisa Mullen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mason, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors providing investment services across a broad client base.

Edward Zdolshek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Cetera Advisor Networks and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant high school hockey coach at St. Ignatius High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with a written recommendation report and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kimberly Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Austin Bernth is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and Northwestern Mutual. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps before transitioning to the financial sector. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model wealth portfolios, combining advisory and brokerage services on an integrated platform.

Andrew Peter is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Since 2019, he has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios along with a formal alternative-investment selection process.

David Beyerle is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2019 and previously held roles at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is an LLC member of BFE Parking, a non-investment-related business. He is part of The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing a range of financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers both traditional and complex investment strategies, including discretionary management and overlay services, alongside municipal advisory and public finance capabilities.

James Hyland is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Miamisburg, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad range of financial products.

Mark Gorsuch is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operations.

Maxwell Blalock is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corp and the Hilary Boone Center, and has a background that includes roles at the University of Kentucky. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing clients with access to proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a broad range of investment products.

Shahid Malik is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and was previously with Sii from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Malik serves as Treasurer on the board of the American Muslim Chamber of Commerce and teaches Arabic. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.