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.

Milton Leeman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the New Albany office. With nearly 40 years of experience since graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1986, he leads a team of two Financial Advisors and two Client Associates. They assist high net worth individuals and small to medium-sized businesses in articulating, quantifying, and achieving their financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies. Milt's expertise spans areas including college education planning, corporate retirement plan services, divorce transition planning, investment consulting, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He has held leadership roles such as Resident Director of the Easton and New Albany offices from 2001 until early 2023. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Born in Columbus, Milt graduated from Columbus Academy where he later served as President of the Alumni Association and was a member of the Board of Trustees. He lives in downtown Columbus with his wife, Marcy, and has two grown daughters and three grandchildren. His community involvement includes serving as President of Temple Israel Foundation and past board chair positions at Jewish Family Services and the Columbus Academy Alumni Association. Milt also volunteers with organizations such as Pelotonia, the Challenged Athletes Foundation, and Children's Hospital. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, spending time with family, and traveling.

Jacob Koehler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Northcoast Research Partners, LLC, and MAI Capital Management. Merrill, together 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Timothy Greer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Third Coast Wealth Planning & Partners and various positions outside the financial sector, including employment at Grand Traverse Resort and Denison University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

James Barton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at FSC Securities Corp and has operated his own firm, Jim Barton & Associates, since 1986. Barton serves as president of the Sugar Loaf Foundation, which manages the beautification and safety of a local park in Granville, Ohio. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to build portfolios across multiple asset classes, with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Alex Gigandet is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at KeyBank and positions outside finance at Taco Bell and Honda Motor Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling in its advisory process.

Valerie Vannelli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Erica Gardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her entire career since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of an Airbnb rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Scott Mann serves as Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has worked closely with individuals and businesses to define and pursue their financial goals across every phase of their financial life cycle. His approach emphasizes the development of comprehensive wealth management strategies underpinned by in-depth financial advice and a foundation of trust. Mann’s expertise includes retirement planning, trust and estate planning in collaboration with tax accountants and attorneys, business transition planning, and individual wealth preservation and insurance strategies. He focuses on client needs such as college education planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Finance from Miami University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in New Albany, Ohio, with his wife Kristen and two daughters, Mann pursues outdoor interests including golf, hiking, and running.

Matthew Zakelj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously was affiliated with The Ohio State University from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools and methodologies to assist clients in developing personalized plans.

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.

Mariah Gibbs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Granville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for Granville Exempted Schools for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.

Brenda Millhouse Huebner is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an artist who sells watercolor paintings through her business, Art by BKM. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Riley Whitfield is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, Whitfield worked at Knotty Pine Brewing Company and was involved with the Columbus Special Improvement District. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Collis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, Ambassador Wealth Management, and Hamilton Capital. His background also includes roles at the United States Senate and legal experience with Roetzel & Andress LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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.