Ellen Heekin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024 and maintains an academic role at Xavier University, where she serves as a professor and center director focused on women in business and leadership. Her university activities include teaching courses in economics and developing programming to support women in business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary management options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nicholas Ruch is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Chair Force 1, a charity providing wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need, where he is chairman of the finance committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolios.

Amanda Kingrey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 credential and has held previous roles at the US Census Bureau and Beckett Springs. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Potter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, and prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of finance, he owns Potter Companies, LLC, which is involved in fitness marketing, and he occasionally works as an entertainer, performing as an actor, comedian, and musician. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to develop written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Jonathan Allen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and US Bank. Outside of Ameriprise, he serves as an Associate Financial Advisor at BFM & Associates, advising clients on financial planning and investment strategies. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of proprietary funds and algorithmic automation in its approach.

George Greenert is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including The Huntington Investment Company, Key Investment Services, and PNC Investments. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service.

Kassie Potter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market simulations.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and has held positions outside the industry, including licensed paraplanning with TMTS LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Daniel Damore is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westchester, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007, with brief roles at Key Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in ownership and management of investment-related businesses including Alan Loop Holdings, LLC and Walsh Legacy LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a structured Recommendation Report and ongoing advice, supported by proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Mary Becker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Emma McClure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Macy’s and is also associated with the Cincinnati Bengals. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through a variety of platforms including corporate financial planning agreements.

Anthony Bollin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through its diverse platform and research resources.

Eugene Peters is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he prepares tax returns and supervises interns and staff at Hartlaub CPA Advisory Group. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Mark Ledonne is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Blair Marie Larson Edman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill, and Oppenheimer. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee and co-trustee for investment-related trusts. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Broughton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2000, including six years at the current firm entity. He has 26 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and board member of BFM & Associates, LLC, a financial planning practice he operates with partners. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Suzanne Short is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and related entities since 2019 and previously spent 13 years at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company. Outside of advising, she serves as Director of Retail Brokerage and program manager for the RJ Brokerage division at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a varied client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance clients through a dedicated municipal advisor affiliation.

Deborah Horn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment approach.

Kevin Shepherd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he worked at Cincinnati Children’s from 2016 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fee-based financial planning and a range of capital markets solutions.

Richard Stadelmaier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America N.A. in 2022, he served in the United States Air Force from 2011 to 2022. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.