Nathan Sorum is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2019. He has 34 years of industry experience, previously working at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and operating Sorum Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in a yak farm business. 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 extensive operational tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Christopher Wood is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity, covering both advisory and brokerage services over more than a decade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, mainly 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 guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a centralized operational structure that supports a wide range of advisory and custody services.

Paul Roetenberger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee providing investment advice and monitoring, and participates in the finance committee of a local nonprofit church and school, reviewing their financial statements and budgets. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning and investment consulting through multiple programs, and is notable for its municipal advisory services and broad affiliate ecosystem.

Tim Dippold is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in BTEC Realty LLC, a real estate partnership. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and offers a wide range of investment and financial solutions, including estate planning and access to private funds and other specialized investment strategies.

Simarjeet Klair is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she works closely with clients to understand their personal priorities and financial objectives. She provides tailored investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Klair's expertise encompasses a range of financial services, including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. She adopts a client-focused approach to develop strategies that align with individual goals. Klair holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed the Accredited Certificate Program at the University of Cincinnati.

Dominic Kariofiles is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held positions with Cincinnati Pool Management, Flyer Enterprises, and the Great Miami Valley YMCA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Mestemaker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2022, following an eight-year tenure at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and ten years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions combined with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s large scale and integrated operational structure provide clients access to multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and centrally managed client support.

Baily Kennedy Oldiges is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have worked at UBS since 2018. Prior to UBS, they held positions at The Christ Hospital and Five Seasons Family Sports Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Patrick Magarian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Xavier University, Kelly Bros Lumber & Design, MAI Capital Management, Ohio State University, Von Lehman CPA & Advisory, Elon University, and Cincinnati Country Day School. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Edward Ullrich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at Fidelity Investments and a year at AW Securities prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2025. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Stephen Caton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and has held several roles outside of finance in the automotive sector. Caton also receives compensation related to loan product sales and home security and automation service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

William Lendl is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Raymond James and its affiliated entities since 2013. Lendl is also the owner of Voyacy Wealth Advisors and Lendl Enterprises, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Molly Koester is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has held roles at both Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services over her career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytics. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Joanna Ward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Monroe, Ohio, holding seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Joanna participates as a part-time shopper for Shipt. 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 accounts. The firm employs a curated selection of third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Leo Lauterbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mason, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lucas Hiler is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles including previous positions at Fifth Third Securities and Kirsch CPA Group LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience with music and event management as well as community involvement through the Dan Beard Council. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies, incorporating ESG criteria and utilizing derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Kevin Ruther is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner and operator of a real estate partnership involved in rental property decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Beth Kiernan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Liberty Township, OH, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Francisco Armada is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Solomon Professional Services, LLC, a firm that supports the operations of a planning business employing non-registered staff and allowed AFAs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm uses a centralized team and proprietary tools to develop tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation guidance within a defined investment framework.

Alexander Hemsath is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, The Motz Group, and Great American Insurance Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations.