Ben Verchick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisor and Key Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kyle Fryer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked at Miami University and MyUSA Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

James Herrick is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles within Fidelity since 2015, including Benefits Planning Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Workplace Planning Consultant, and High Net Worth Associate. His work focuses on collaboration, education, and personalization to create holistic and flexible planning experiences. He aims to help individuals and their families progress toward their goals by co-creating plans tailored to their unique life journeys. Outside of his professional responsibilities, James has interests in fitness, food, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Mark Allen is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Strategic Advisers since 2003 and has been with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments in various capacities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios across multiple platforms.

Griffin Kelp is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously worked at Schmidt Architectural Iron, Inc. and Euromonitor International. Outside of his advisory role, he is a songwriter and receives music royalties through ASCAP and CDBaby. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and serves a broad range of clients through various financial products and strategies.

Cody Nesbitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Matthew Mann is a CFP® certificant affiliated with Cetera, bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, and he is a partner at Hicks & Mann, an accounting and tax preparation firm. He is also a part-owner and accountant for The Goat Bar & Grill LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various investment and portfolio management options, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Erin Kaplan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in roles at Xerox Business Solutions, Xometry, and several entrepreneurial ventures including Erin Cowan Designs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Smith is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2011. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Mt. Carmel, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO of a property management business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and proprietary investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Laura Walker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including four years at Fidelity Brokerage Services prior to joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Leah Poat is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including work at Target and involvement with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Beckham Wyrick III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2005 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. Wyrick also owns an accounting and bookkeeping services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a variety of platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Maxwell Kosman is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Clark Capital Wealth Management and The Rosselot Financial Group. Kosman serves as a board member and volunteer for the Cincinnati Rugby Football Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and maintains proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Seth Knudsen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Loveland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and over 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years and is currently the CEO of Knudsen Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory work, Knudsen is a partner in KelJac CAC, a business entity established for potential real estate activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting through a large advisor network, with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Matt Stricker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages and consults on a range of funds and model portfolios, employing systematic methods and oversight controls.

Nathaniel Parkhouse is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates and supporting clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Beyond his leadership responsibilities, Nathaniel emphasizes encouraging team members to maximize their talents in service of client needs. Specific details concerning his professional background, education, credentials, or personal interests have not been provided.

Beverly Bolling is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments and Primerica Financial Services since 2013 and 1996, respectively, and has served in various roles including public notary without client fees. Beverly is also involved with multiple community organizations such as The Bradford Nursing Home/Rehab and Olivia's Angels. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management 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 under a tiered wrap-fee structure.

Brendan Hosty is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2019, he worked at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC for 11 years and briefly at Wells Fargo Clearing in 2008. He serves as a board member and on the investment finance committee of Level Up Cincinnati. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing internally researched strategies and maintains distinctive municipal advisory services and strategic partnerships.

Blair Harrington is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Raymond James & Associates, Rockefeller Financial, UBS Financial Services, and TPG Capital. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to inform its investment approach.

Timothy Arnold is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside his advisory role, Arnold is involved with TJ3AM, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and he also receives compensation for sales and referrals related to mortgage and home services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.