Jarred Hoctor is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in the automotive and retail sectors, including positions at Mercedes Benz of Cincinnati and Autozone. He also engages in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts through custodial and trade execution services from BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Enid Santiago is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following prior roles at Financial Engines Advisor Center, Llc and The Mutual Fund Store. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Santiago has extensive experience within financial advisory firms focused on retirement and wealth management. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options across a large client base.

John Mogush is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Aaron Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His career includes extensive tenure at Bank One and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., alongside multiple periods at J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 framework.

David Kurtz is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Hamilton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and discretionary portfolio management through its SAM program, and provides ERISA fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Matthew Rupe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, Rupe is co-owner of Vertical Advantage Helicopters, where he serves as a pilot and flight instructor. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach with access to third-party asset managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Weigel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and was previously employed at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Larry Bowling is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds a Series 63 designation and has 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1988. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in life, health, and dental insurance sales. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Alexander Overcash is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services. In his role, he collaborates with clients to understand their short-term, intermediate, and long-term financial goals, aiming to create customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Since 2018, Alexander has worked as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He emphasizes building strong, in-depth relationships with clients and their families, focusing on trust, reliability, and comprehensive knowledge to support effective financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Alexander has interests in cars, cooking and baking, fitness, golf, hiking, and kayaking.

Joshua Manners is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Ultimus Fund Solutions. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he joined Charles Schwab in 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by strategic asset allocation models and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Ryan Hoover is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Truist Bank, and PNC Investments. Hoover is based in Loveland, OH. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and customized investment strategies.