Jacob Mason is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. His role includes providing resources and guidance on general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he offers access to specialists from Bank of America for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Jacob is part of the Schiess Andrews Wealth Management Group, where he focuses on retirement planning and investment management. He assists individuals and families in building, managing, and preserving wealth through personalized financial strategies. Jacob's approach emphasizes understanding clients' goals and concerns to provide ongoing advice and guidance as their needs evolve. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University.

David Mack is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Batavia, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC, and spent sixteen years at Clermont Distributing before joining Equitable Advisors in 2018. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessments and utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and products to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Tatjana Cumic is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent since 2020 and previously held roles at Express Employment Professionals and the University of Montenegro. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive financial planning across a range of topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines goal-based analyses with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jennifer Eberhard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments and operated Vincenzo's Ristorante for 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in retail sales at Party Source, working in the wine department. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products in its offerings, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matt Arnold is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has 20 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families. His expertise includes retirement planning, income strategies, tax-efficient investing, and estate planning considerations. Matt focuses on helping clients navigate the capital markets by collaborating and building customized comprehensive financial plans. Prior to his current role, Matt served as Regional Vice President at Fisher Investments from 2020 to 2023. He has also held positions as Wealth Manager at Creative Planning (2016-2020), Financial Advisor at JP Morgan (2013-2016), Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade (2009-2013), Associate at UBS (2007-2009), and worked in Service & Trading, Stock Plan Services at Fidelity Investments (2005-2007). Outside of his professional work, Matt's personal interests include fitness, football, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Steven Bays is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In his capacity, he works with individuals and families to identify and assess risks and opportunities, aiming to align financial strategies with clients' goals and preferences. Prior to this role, he has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. His experience also includes serving as a Senior Sales Representative at Western and Southern Financial Group from 2013 to 2015. Throughout his career, Steven has focused on understanding client preferences to tailor financial solutions that meet their specific needs. Outside of his professional work, he engages in family activities and pursues interests in fitness, football, golf, and music.

Marsha Conley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1988. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Albert Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes the use of firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kyle Merk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Touchstone Securities, Inc. and IFS Financial Services from 2019 to 2024, and has experience in other financial and business roles. He serves as a board member for the Midwest Rugby Development Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth sports. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling to support its advisory services, serving clients through various financial planning and investment strategies.

John Kuntz Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1994. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Steven Papakirk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Ahepa-Buckeye Scholarship Foundation and is involved with the Order of Ahepa charitable organization, including a role as District Governor for Buckeye District #11. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Richard Beckert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the investment business since 1987 and founded The Beckert Wealth Management Group. Richard works with a select group of clients, including small businesses, individuals, and families, to design strategies tailored to their unique financial situations. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes a commitment to building strong relationships with clients and helping them make important financial decisions. His approach includes reviewing and optimizing retirement plans, wealth transfer strategies, and investment planning. He is actively involved in community organizations such as the City Gospel Mission, Free Store, Salvation Army, and YMCA. Richard's personal interests include basketball, cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, and running.

Mary Bosway is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, GWFS Equities, Inc., and Bb&T in various capacities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement client strategies.

Jacob Lilly is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has progressed through multiple roles within Fidelity since 2020, including Investment Solutions 3, Workplace Planning Consultant levels 1 and 2, Workplace Planning Associate, and Financial Customer Associate. In his role, Jacob partners with clients to co-create financial plans that address both their long- and short-term goals. Jacob holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golf, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, reading, and volunteering.

Emily Frank is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and an entrepreneurial venture operating an online digital products shop. Emily also has experience with various organizations, including Green Beagle Lodge and MedSend. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Cynthia Armstrong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Merrill. Armstrong served on the Avon Board of Education from 2011 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chelsea Nichols is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, with a two-year tenure at Merrill in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Michelle Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cox Media Group-WHIO Channel 7 and The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Mansur is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Thrivent since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company, Retirement Resources, LLP, Integrity Wealth & Financial, LLC, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning relationships and integrates planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Michael Lavatori is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 63 license. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 15 years at LPL Financial and over two decades at LCNB National Bank. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.