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Nicholaus W

Series 63, Series 66

Columbus, OH

Merrill

Nicholaus Warner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with individuals, families, and business owners to provide comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. His practice focuses on helping clients make confident financial decisions while building the future they envision. Nicholaus works with clients on various areas including college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He also collaborates closely with business owners to design and oversee retirement plans that support employee attraction, retention, and rewards. Nicholaus holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports such as mountain biking, running, and hiking, and values spending time with his wife and three children in Columbus, Ohio.

Retirement income strategy Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) General estate planning guidance Parents Mid-Career Professionals
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Michael H

Series 63

Columbus, OH

OSAIC

Michael Hackett is a financial advisor at Osaic with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 32 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Hackett Wealth Management, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services that emphasize model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs.

Annuities Private / alternative investments
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Chance T

Series 66

Dublin, OH

Morgan Stanley

Chance Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Prior to his current position, he has work experience with James Capital Alliance Inc. and involvement with The Ohio State University and The University of Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models as part of its financial planning process.

General estate planning guidance
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Bernard B

Series 63

Dublin, OH

Primerica Advisors

Bernard Bennett is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc., Primevision Financial Group, and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of finance, he is the owner of 26 Three Coffeehouse in Columbiana, OH. Primerica Advisors is a large institution serving primarily individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Steven R

ChFC®, Series 66

Westerville, OH

LPL Financial

Steven Rockwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westerville, OH, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, The Huntington Investment Company, PRUCO Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Michael P

Series 66

Columbus, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Michael Palao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. He is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer certain bank products and services alongside his advisory role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Founder/Business Owner
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Steven K

Series 66

Columbus, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Steven Knight is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, also working within JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with client decision-making authority maintained throughout.

Founder/Business Owner
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Jingnan H

Series 63, Series 66

Dublin, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Jingnan He is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, He worked at Meyers Sweet Home LLC and Cam International Market, among other roles. 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 within a non-discretionary advisory program.

Founder/Business Owner
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Gwendolyn N

PFS™

Westerville, OH

Cetera

Gwendolyn Nichols is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with Cetera, based in Westerville, Ohio, and has three years of industry experience. She also serves as president of Nichols & Company, CPAs Inc., providing tax, accounting, and consulting services. Nichols holds board positions with The Vida S. Clements Foundation, Ourday Preschool, and The Lakeside Association, all nonprofit organizations focused on education, community, and cultural enrichment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Gary B

Series 63, Series 65

Dublin, OH

Cetera

Gary Bowen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2017 and also operates Baltimore Tax & Accounting Center, LLC, where he provides tax returns, bookkeeping, and QuickBooks consultations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Benjamin O

Series 66

Worthington, OH

Ameriprise

Benjamin Osborne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Worthington, Ohio, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and annual advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Katie W

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Powell, OH

Cetera

Katie Wolfe is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. Her prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and Ignyte Financial, where she is also COO. Wolfe serves as a board member of Ohio House Rabbit Rescue, participating in governance and volunteer activities for the organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a large network of independent advisors who provide services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning solutions through multiple program structures and custodial relationships.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Svetlana W

Series 66

Powell, OH

J.P. Morgan Securities

Svetlana Will is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001, joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model allocations and offers certain portfolio services through affiliated entities.

Founder/Business Owner
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Robert N

Series 63

Dublin, OH

LPL Financial

Robert Nowe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He spent 26 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., followed by five years at Ameriprise before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing models, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Chase F

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Dublin, OH

Wells Fargo Advisors

Chase Fowler is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Sound Capital Management LLC for six years and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. for one year. He also owns and operates CCF Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and sports and entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Brianna T

Series 63

Worthington, OH

Primerica Advisors

Brianna Thomas is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Primerica since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a remodeling business in Grove City, Ohio. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-based investment strategies and discretionary options supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

ESG / Sustainable investing Tax-loss harvesting Income planning
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Jamie V

Series 66

Dublin, OH

Morgan Stanley

Jamie Vanderwarker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Jamie worked at Old National Bank, LPL Financial, and First Midwest Financial Network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Amy E

Series 63, Series 65

Dublin, OH

Morgan Stanley

Amy Edwards is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that integrate broad retail and institutional offerings.

General estate planning guidance
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Jessica S

Series 66

Delaware, OH

Ameriprise

Jessica Simpson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Simpson serves as president of the Trails End Homeowners Association board of directors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Anthony C

CFP®, Series 63

Dublin, OH

LPL Financial

Anthony Campagni is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2024. He previously worked at Strata Financial Group and Royal Alliance Associates, each for over 25 years, and Harrington Asset Management for 30 years. Campagni maintains an ongoing role with Strata Financial Group, a related business activity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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