Michael Short is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Metlife Securities, New England Securities, and Ameriprise. He is currently associated with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Bockhorst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winchester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of non-investment home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited set of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

William Hawkins is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in broadcasting at Hearst Television and also has a background in education at Clemson University and Moeller High School. He holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach includes using proprietary research and third-party data to deliver tailored recommendations within a defined investment universe influenced by affiliated products.

Brian Kremer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2023. In his role, he partners closely with clients to co-create personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals and values. He collaborates with his team to develop strategies tailored to each client's unique situation. Brian's experience at Fidelity Investments has focused on workplace planning, helping clients navigate their financial planning needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Brian enjoys attending concerts, engaging in family activities, participating in social events with friends, and traveling. He also has an interest in soccer and values his role as a parent.

Michael Grefer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across several Fidelity entities since 2004, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of advanced methodologies including AI in research.

Jeremy Woolridge is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Chester, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2008. Woolridge is also involved outside the investment industry with BFM & Associates, LLC. 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.

Adrianne Haber is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Torchlight Financial Services, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a percentage-based wrap fee structure for its services.

Thomas Zazycki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Mason, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1996. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

John Sutton is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, and has been involved with several community organizations including Linwood Baptist Church and Columbia Baptist Church. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach includes written recommendations across a range of planning topics and offers a consolidated billing option for combined planning and managed-account services.

Katelyn Scheller is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she began working in 2017. She specializes in retirement planning and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Katelyn's approach to financial advising emphasizes understanding clients' individual life priorities to create personalized plans that align with their goals and aspirations. Katelyn earned her Bachelor's Degree from Miami University, where she also played on the Women's Ice Hockey Team. She competed three times in the World University Games with the National Women's Ice Hockey team, earning two Bronze Medals in Italy and Kazakhstan. Her client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Katelyn is involved with the community organization Reach Out Lakota. She enjoys boating, ice hockey, running, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Bill Bowdy is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investments Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. With over a decade of experience, Bill specializes in working with High Net Worth individuals on retirement planning, income planning, tax-efficient investment planning, and estate planning considerations. He focuses on designing financial plans that account for all market scenarios to support his clients and their families. Outside of his professional work, Bill's personal interests include beach activities, fitness, football, golf, and spending time at the lake.

Kelly Wertz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Wertz holds a Series 63 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet specific net-worth criteria, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Nathaniel Bowman is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fisher Investments since 2021. Prior to joining Fisher, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank from 2013 to 2021. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a centralized investment approach that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and uses various risk management techniques, including tax-aware processes and defensive tactics.

Donald W. Harden is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH since 2008. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed products. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings.

Dustin Hall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones before joining Fidelity, where he has been since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Dustin is involved in photography and videography, spending time taking and editing photos and videos. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various platforms.

Nicole Glowka is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 1998 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves clients through a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Katherine Conniff is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cintas Corporation for five years before joining Fidelity in 2020. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Mark Bonfield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. He has 19 years of industry experience and has previously worked with firms including PNC Investments, Fidelity Investments, and Allstate Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs and combines extensive financial activities with oversight of substantial discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Nicholas Riordan is a financial advisor at The Evelo|Singer|Sullivan|Bruegge Group, a part of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the team in 2024. He brings over two decades of experience in corporate finance, asset management, and strategic planning to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. Before his current role, Nicholas served as a Business Development Officer and Senior Wealth Advisor at Fort Washington, a subsidiary of Western & Southern Financial Group, where he was responsible for managing endowments, foundations, and nonprofits. He also held positions as a global finance leader at Procter & Gamble and worked with KPMG leading advisory client engagements focused on mergers and acquisitions, accounting and tax issues, and process optimization. In his current work, he leads business development initiatives targeting entrepreneurs and business owners with complex investment and financial planning needs and serves as the team's director of philanthropy, providing tailored investment advice to endowments and foundations. Nicholas holds an MBA from the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati and a BS in Economics and Accounting from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University. He is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in Ohio and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional pursuits, Nicholas serves on the board of the School of Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA) as Vice Chairman and has previously held board roles with Cancer Family Care, Starfire Council, American Diabetes Association (Cincinnati Chapter), and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Corporate Leadership Council. He has also been involved in leadership roles for multiple United Way campaigns. His personal interests include fitness, spending time outdoors, and family.

Brady Mcdonough is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes five years at PNC Bank before joining Fidelity Brokerage Services in 2019. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers 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 noted for its use of AI and algorithmic methods, its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and its delivery of model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.