Afetsi Aidam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Grant Kelly is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he operated Kelly Landscaping for four years and was a full-time student for six years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Tyler Hardtke is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2021, and previously was with Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience with Beat the Streets-Cleveland and ran a business called Thirsty Parrot from 2015 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab operates a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Colin Fogel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at AXA-Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Lindner Investment Banking Club and works as a consultant for an IT service company. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to meet diverse client needs.

Zachary Blankenship is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2017, progressing through various roles including 401k Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Client Management Representative, Investment Management Consultant II and III, before assuming his current position in 2025. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Zachary has focused on helping individuals and families build financial plans tailored to their goals. He emphasizes understanding each client's personal financial landscape and works collaboratively to create forward-looking strategies. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in football, golf, and parenthood.

Joseph Steele Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining MassMutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual, collaborative client relationships.

Ashleigh Newstead is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with advisors to provide clients with the tools and resources needed to build tailored financial plans. She aims to collaborate closely with clients and advisors to create financial strategies that align with the clients' needs and goals. Ashleigh has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. This experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and financial planning within the organization.

Nicholas Ruch is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee and is a board member of Chair Force 1, a charity that provides wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Amanda Kingrey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at the US Census Bureau and Beckett Springs. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research.

Matthew Potter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors and has been with Mass Mutual since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Potter Companies, LLC, which operates in fitness marketing, and is active as an entertainer with sporadic bookings as an actor, comedian, and musician. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with an approach that emphasizes collaborative, goal-focused planning and a range of event-driven planning services.

Mary Hart is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2016 and also has experience with Primerica Financial Services starting in 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Jonathan Allen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and US Bank. Outside of Ameriprise, he serves as an Associate Financial Advisor at BFM & Associates, advising clients on financial planning and investment strategies. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes the use of proprietary funds and algorithmic automation in its approach.

Roger Strunk is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, using a variety of asset-allocation tools and portfolio construction strategies across multiple advisory platforms.

Kassie Potter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market simulations.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he held roles at Centre College and Big Buls Roadhouse, and has worked as a licensed paraplanner outside of his advisory work. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Daniel Damore is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in Westchester, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles within Ameriprise and a year at Key Investment Services, LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Mary Becker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch since 2012. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a wide range of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Apryl Pope is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has held positions at multiple firms, including Ameritas Investment Corp. and Capital Choice Financial Services, and operates Pope Financial Planning, LLC. Apryl also provides legal consulting services through Legal Shield. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various technology-driven solutions.

Anthony Russell is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to manage the day-to-day tasks necessary to work towards their financial goals by understanding their needs and identifying suitable strategies tailored to each individual client and their family. Anthony has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, holding various roles including Financial Representative, High Net Worth Representative, Workplace Planning Consultant, Private Wealth Management Planning Consultant, and currently Senior Relationship Manager. His experience spans multiple areas within wealth and financial management. Outside of his professional role, Anthony enjoys activities such as camping, concerts, fishing, golf, kayaking, and traveling.

Emma McClure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Macy’s and is also associated with the Cincinnati Bengals. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through a variety of platforms including corporate financial planning agreements.