Angela Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she is engaged as an Amazon Flex contractor in a delivery service capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Julia Brisk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023, with prior experience at Huntington National Bank and as a student at The Ohio State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and analytical methods such as Monte Carlo simulations, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christopher Gourley is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Grove City, OH. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside his advisory role, he is a member of CGBM LLC, a property management business focused on commercial rental properties in Tifton, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering a range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Rigel Ramirez Olmos is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2023, Rigel worked at Equitable Advisors LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. They also have experience with educational programs at MITx and eCornell. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jacob Koehler is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northcoast Research Partners, LLC and MAI Capital Management. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Carrin Wester is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Columbus, OH, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, she worked for the City of Gahanna and the Law Office of Kelly Patton. Wester serves as a member of the City of Gahanna Civil Service Commission and is involved with the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold with a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Erica Gardner is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, where she has worked since 2011, bringing 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 license and is involved as a joint owner in an Airbnb rental property in New Marshfield, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Donnita Mackie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She is involved in managing her advisory business and is affiliated with TRLT Ventures LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves a wide range of clients through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

John Kurgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he manages office expenses through a separate business entity, JEJB, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research with modeling and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Yam Routh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Blacklick, Ohio, holding five years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020 and previously was employed by Columbus City Schools from 2017 to 2020. Outside of finance, he is involved with Evan-Gelina Travel Agency, LLC as an incorporator. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on various investment approaches including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution models.

Jason Black is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as the head wrestling coach at Bexley Middle School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

William Kay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1999. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Silver Bullet LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lauren Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she was affiliated with Ohio Christian University and the Ohio Poultry Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Denise Mathias is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Doyle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with National United Brokers, focusing on health insurance in collaboration with carriers and agencies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jeremy Smythe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grove City, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Brian Anderson serves as Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He began his financial advisory career with Wells Fargo in 1999 and joined Merrill in 2005. Brian’s approach focuses on helping clients explore their most important goals while managing risk across their financial lives through frequent conversations and personalized recommendations. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides traditional advice and builds custom investment strategies, utilizing Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, sometimes managing these on a discretionary basis within the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Brian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with credentials as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He attended Denison University and earned a Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved in community activities, including volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and supporting UAYB Lacrosse. He resides in Upper Arlington with his wife and two children. His personal interests include adventure sports such as biking, camping, fishing, golfing, rock climbing, running marathons, scuba diving, and skiing.

Jared Crowe is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides proprietary research and capital markets services.

William Ihrig is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and TIAA. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $500.956 billion in assets, offering wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm provides non-discretionary financial planning and recommendations supported by a wide affiliate network and specialized municipal and public finance capabilities.

Michael Purdon is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at PMI Advisors and FedEx. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with New Life Baptist Church and operated Purdon Power Washing LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to manage portfolios that may include various investment types on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.