Scott Petranek is a CFP® with 36 years of experience currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he has held various professional roles including advisory representative and business owner. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in photography through Petranek Photography. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of investment platforms and proprietary models to tailor strategies to client objectives.

Alexander Malof is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and ProCourse Fiduciary Advisors, among other positions. Outside of finance, he had a one-year involvement with Wicked Pickle. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies.

KC Galbraith is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been serving since 2024. They have held multiple roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Benefits & Planning Consultant and Workplace Consultant III. Prior to Fidelity, KC worked as an Investment Officer and Financial Advisor at Huntington National Bank from 2019 to 2021, Senior Financial Specialist at PNC from 2016 to 2019, and Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2016. As a Certified Financial Planner(r), KC focuses on Investment Strategy, Retirement Planning, Income Protection, and Family Legacy Considerations. They emphasize a thoughtful, goal-oriented approach to connect with clients and develop long-lasting personal relationships to guide their financial futures. KC holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of their professional work, KC enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, fitness, golf, and traveling.

Scott Hacker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he performs as a guitarist in clubs and events in Cincinnati. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and provides oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Diane Deck is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Amanda Beckerich is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Investments since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, leveraging proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves in advisory roles for registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

David Salada is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was self-employed from 2022 to 2025 and worked at The Sparrow Agency from 2010 to 2022. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is registered as a commodity pool operator and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

James Grace is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity and its affiliated companies since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a broad client base and participates in activities such as commodity pool operations and advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Theodore Siffel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he manages staff and office operations through TMTS, LLC, and owns Copper Path Financial Advisors, LLC, which supports his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Timothy Chon is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and LM Kohn. Outside of his advisory role, he facilitates payroll and benefits for a franchise-operated LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, integrating proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment framework.

Andrew Jostworth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crestview Hills, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at THOR Investment Management Inc. for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant freshmen football coach at Archbishop McNicholas High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Smith is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Great American Insurance Group. Smith also serves as a non-compensated board member of Smith-Feike-Minton, Inc., a family-owned independent insurance agency in Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kirk Carr is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been contributing since 2010. Prior to this role, he worked as a Private Client Group Associate at Fidelity Investments from 2005 to 2010. In his professional capacity, Kirk focuses on establishing trusted relationships with families and households to support their financial success throughout retirement or other financial objectives. Kirk holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which complement his expertise in financial planning. Outside of his professional work, he pursues personal interests including comedy, concerts, cooking and baking, hiking, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

George Nofel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Redding is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction and is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Jonathan Stocking is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Prior to that, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual and other firms in various roles. Jonathan is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it maintains distinctive regulatory registrations and advisory roles within the institutional investment space.

Morgan Rains is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles in diverse fields including banking, accounting, and food service. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research tools.

Tarha Young is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Young has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Pieper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fort Mitchell, Kentucky office. He focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding clients’ financial situations, families, and priorities. Christopher helps develop customized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients’ diverse financial requirements. With over 20 years of experience, Christopher has worked primarily with families and small businesses in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas, as well as clients across the country. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. Christopher holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in 1990. In addition to his professional work, he is involved in his community as a golf coach at Covington Catholic High School. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, and watching movies.

Ryan Scherder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Scherder creates and sells art. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a diverse range of portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.