Heman Acharya is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Reynoldsburg, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investment Inc and Kraft Heinz. He also engages in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Bradford Tharp is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial, LLC since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a genealogy firm focused on researching Colonial American ancestry connections confirmed by DNA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Douglas Bickert is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Reynoldsburg, OH, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and operating a manufacturing business, Doug's Robot Motors, which produces robot parts for hobbyists. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

John Viers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1994. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation.

Isaac Aulick is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2011. 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.

Jacob Butler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with the quarterly tax payments for a family-owned hair salon business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Clay Muhlenkamp is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2011 and 2013, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and rents out a property in Austin, Texas. 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 provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Haringa is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2005. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations and offers non-discretionary advisory services supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Eric Esposito is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Esposito serves on the Board of Directors for the Waterford Tower Homeowners Association and is CEO of Executive Alpha Group Inc., overseeing day-to-day operations and staff. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Warner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Fidelity Investments, BBI Logistics, and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Joseph Ball II is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial, Columbus State Community College, Brookside Golf & Country Club, and Ohio State University. He is also a co-owner of TRLT Ventures, LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, non-discretionary implementation supported by in-depth research and proprietary tools.

Jonathan Hastings is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AssuredPartners and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales and is the owner of Hastings Elite, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies and program structures.

Bryan Duty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Enterprise. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Room with a View 4U and Oak Meadow Homes, which are real estate ventures. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management within an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products.

Justin Whitley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and the Energy Cooperative of Ohio. He is based in Columbus, Ohio. 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 manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Margaret Bellows is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently working at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2014, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating analytical methods such as Monte Carlo simulations to model potential outcomes.

Jeff Gilbert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive institutional platform.

Nicholas Rupert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KEMBA Financial Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, U.S. Bank, Lendkey Technologies, and Miami University. He is involved with Kemba Wealth Management, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Christopher Cennamo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and TD Ameritrade Investment Management. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Patrick King is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. King holds a Series 63 designation and serves on several local boards, including the Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio, the County Hospital Commission of Franklin County, the City of Bexley Board of Zoning and Planning, and the Bexley City School District Board of Education. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning, with clients maintaining discretion over implementation.

Joseph Bettendorf is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the advancement committee of Cristo Rey Columbus High School, assisting with securing corporate grants and private donations, and is a member of the University of Dayton School of Business Administration Flyer Investments Fund Advisory Council. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.