Mark Wilkins is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in West Chester, Ohio. He has 19 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing technology services and maintenance to small businesses on an ad-hoc basis. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate management of these services.

Gavon Baker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Chase Bank, Walmart, Chick-fil-A, and Gordon Lumber, alongside periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Kelly Luken is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill since 2000. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffery Seifert is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Prior to Fidelity, he was employed at TD Ameritrade and Ameriprise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC segment provides investment management and advisory services to various clients, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, a broad investable universe, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Grant Lanham is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial, LPL Enterprise, and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, as well as self-employment and positions in education. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational structure.

Thomas Nemec is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016 and previously held roles at Financial Engines Advisor Center, LLC and The Mutual Fund Store. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing diversified portfolios and a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Robert Baker is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has held prior roles at Western & Southern Financial, PNC Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework.

Maximillian Ripperger is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked as a busser at Augusta National Golf Club and serves as chairman and CEO of Alumni Link, LLC, a networking organization focused on connecting alumni and generating revenue for associated groups. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matthew Daniels is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Daniels was involved with 117 Boxing LLC operating as Rock Steady Boxing NKY from 2017 to 2020. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves 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 and financial planning services, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive assets under management.

Mackenzie Hill is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles in legal advocacy and teaching, notably at the WVU Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic and West Virginia University College of Law. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Cumming is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Merrill for 17 years before joining UBS in 2024. 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, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Maney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, and has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Maney is the owner of Maney Holdings LLC, managing commercial real estate in Mason, OH. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Adam Flanagan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses algorithmic portfolio construction, incorporating AI techniques and formal governance procedures.

Ricky Bowman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, featuring a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Neil Bailey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Franklin Wealth Advisors, and his own firm, Bailey Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and consulting through Franklin Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a wide range of 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, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Diorio is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2001 and concurrently works at CCC Information Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses an operational model featuring tiered wrap fees and delegated trading managed by BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Moyer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2023. Prior to his current role, he was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ and held various positions at companies including Total Wealth Planning, DoorDash, and Instacart. Outside of advising, he has worked delivering groceries for Instacart. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of capital markets services.

Kyle Ward is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012, working out of West Chester, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Joshua Weiland is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the University of Dayton’s Davis Center for Portfolio Management, advising students on their management of a portion of the university’s endowment, and is also a board member of the Kettering Sister City nonprofit organization. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group that incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning analyses.

Seung Mishler is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 15 years. Mishler also maintains a financial planning support business under the name Mishler Financial Planning. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.