Geoffrey Ziegler is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a finance committee member for St. John the Baptist Parish in Cincinnati, focusing on budgeting and parish growth. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $501 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Molly Grimm is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Independent Financial Partners. She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals Ohio Chapter as Secretary and is an advisory board member for the Butler County Ohio Special Olympics. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of investment options including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of advisors and various technology tools.

Aubrey Herman is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. 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 written recommendation reports. The firm delivers advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and employs algorithmic automation alongside a centralized consulting team to support its retirement-income planning approach.

Kathleen Mills is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera and affiliated firms since 2015, with prior experience at Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as office manager for Twin Power Heating & Air, an HVAC service and installation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Charles Cooper is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities from 2010 to 2017 and has been with Mass Mutual entities since 2016. Outside of his financial career, Cooper performs as a lyric tenor at various venues. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment authority.

Andrew Cottrell is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Cottrell & Klaus Group, a team committed to serving personal and corporate clients with a full suite of services. The team specializes in assisting corporate executives and business owners, particularly those managing wealth through concentration, including clients with restricted stock, options, and private business ownership. Andrew began his career at Merrill in 2010 in Carmel, Indiana. He holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrew focuses on areas such as corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He graduated from Butler University with a bachelor's degree. Andrew lives in Mason, Ohio, with his wife Paige and their four children. He participates in community organizations such as Butler University Alumni - Cincinnati Chapter, Happy Hollow Children's Camp, Mason Youth Football, Mason Youth Softball, and OneCity For Recovery.

Kyle Broderick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management where he provides financial strategies focused on retirement planning, investment planning, estate planning, and tax minimization. He counsels individuals, families, and small business owners, aiming to create clear and actionable financial plans that address their specific needs and objectives. Kyle holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. He has earned several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He also maintains Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. In addition to his professional work, Kyle serves as the Membership Director for the Financial Planning Association of Southwest Ohio and is a board member of the IKRON Corporation. He resides in Columbia Tusculum with his wife and daughter.

Brandon Bischof is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He previously worked for ten years at Canterbury Investment Management and has held credentials including Series 63 and Series 65. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets activities.

Amy Turner is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a range of capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Derek Budzinski is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he held roles at First Watch and has also worked as a French horn and brass instructor at Campbell County Public Schools. Outside of financial advising, he teaches private French horn lessons. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and various institutional entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment approaches and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product facilitation.

Gail Rukenbrod is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Bank of America, N.A., as well as positions related to financial wellness and education at the University of Kentucky. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Ben Verchick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Wealth Advisor and Key Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kyle Fryer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked at Miami University and MyUSA Credit Union. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Griffin Kelp is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2019 and previously worked at Schmidt Architectural Iron, Inc. and Euromonitor International. Outside of his advisory role, he is a songwriter and receives music royalties through ASCAP and CDBaby. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and serves a broad range of clients through various financial products and strategies.

Cody Nesbitt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Dale Ballbach is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Mary Kay Carter is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2019. In this capacity, she leads a team of advisors and support staff dedicated to providing personalized planning and guidance for investors across all stages of life. Her team focuses on understanding clients' needs and goals to ensure a consistent and high-quality customer experience. Her career at Fidelity Investments spans over two decades, during which she has held various positions including Director and Team Leader of Stock Plan Services, Customer Experience Manager, Retail Brokerage Trading Manager, and Retail Brokerage Trader. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Trainer in Credit Granting and as a Credit Analyst at FACS Group. Mary Kay's personal interests include cooking and baking, visiting museums, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Laura Walker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including four years at Fidelity Brokerage Services prior to joining UBS in 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Beckham Wyrick III is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms, proprietary and third-party model strategies, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Cory Youngs is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He serves as Vice President and Advisor/Trust Administrator at Peoples Bank in Mason, OH, where he is also a Relationship Manager for Peoples Investment Services. Youngs has held roles across multiple related entities since 2016. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities alongside specialized retirement plan consulting services.