Kyle Merk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity, Invest Financial Corporation, Touchstone Securities, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Midwest Rugby Development Foundation, a youth sports nonprofit in Cincinnati. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm‑approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Steven Papakirk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, Papakirk serves on the board of the Ahepa-Buckeye Scholarship Foundation and is involved with the Order of Ahepa’s charitable activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering 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.

Casey Rains is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Mason, OH. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Sharon Harrison is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, Harrison is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform solutions.

Richard Beckert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is the founder and strategic leader of The Beckert Wealth Management Group, serving a select group of clients by designing strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. He has been in the investment business since 1987 and has built a team that emphasizes intellectual rigor, in-depth customization, and committed service. Richard's expertise includes retirement plans, investment planning, and wealth transfer. He focuses on helping high-earning professionals and consultants consolidate and sustain their wealth through personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. In addition to his professional work, Richard and his team are involved in community activities, volunteering and fundraising for organizations such as City Gospel Mission, the Free Store, Salvation Army, and YMCA. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, and running.

Robert Phebus is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lebanon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America from 2013 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Trisha Farver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company spanning over a decade. Outside of advising, she owns a retail business called Best You. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney and a public notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Darrell Masters is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. He held prior roles at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2000 to 2005. Masters is also an owner and partner of Kenwood Financial Group in Cincinnati, OH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing various platform arrangements and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Jacob Lilly is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has progressed through multiple roles within Fidelity since 2020, including Investment Solutions 3, Workplace Planning Consultant levels 1 and 2, Workplace Planning Associate, and Financial Customer Associate. In his role, Jacob partners with clients to co-create financial plans that address both their long- and short-term goals. Jacob holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golf, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, reading, and volunteering.

Emily Frank is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and an entrepreneurial venture operating an online digital products shop. Emily also has experience with various organizations, including Green Beagle Lodge and MedSend. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Cynthia Armstrong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Merrill. Armstrong served on the Avon Board of Education from 2011 to 2019. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chelsea Nichols is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, with a two-year tenure at Merrill in between. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering 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 uses structured planning tools and models to support its financial planning process.

Michelle Ward is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cox Media Group-WHIO Channel 7 and The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Allen White is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans aimed at supporting their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including High Net Worth Service Associate from 2014 to 2016, Workplace Planning Consultant III from 2016 to 2021, and his current position since 2021.

Breanne Bovara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities spanning from 2015 to 2025. She is also involved with Moto Wealth Partners in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Zachary Hiler is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James & Associates and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, as well as experience at the University of Cincinnati and Hiler Company Ltd. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Hiler Marot Investment Group LLP, involved in property acquisition and management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

David Kopser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, and previously spent 10 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a family partnership focused on farming and livestock. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and modeling tools but generally acts in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Antonella Hudson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Merrill and Fidelity Investments. She participates in community service through the Junior League of Cincinnati. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant, integrating institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Kevin Hyland is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati, where he was also a member of the University of Cincinnati Football Team from 2011 to 2015 and is involved with the University of Cincinnati Football Letterman's Club. He maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, Kevin has interests in billiards, cooking, football, golfing, music, pickleball, running, yoga, watching movies, and spending time with his family.