Dominic Kariofiles is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he held positions with Cincinnati Pool Management, Flyer Enterprises, and the Great Miami Valley YMCA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Mestemaker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2022, following an eight-year tenure at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and ten years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions combined with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s large scale and integrated operational structure provide clients access to multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and centrally managed client support.

Baily Kennedy Oldiges is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have worked at UBS since 2018. Prior to UBS, they held positions at The Christ Hospital and Five Seasons Family Sports Club. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jake Meyer is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop tailored financial plans aimed at meeting their specific needs and goals. He has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2016, holding various roles including Financial Representative, Full Trader, Relationship Manager, and most recently, Planning Consultant. This progression demonstrates his extensive experience within the financial services industry. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Jake has gained expertise in client relationship management and financial planning. His approach centers on understanding each client's unique situation to create effective strategies for financial success. Outside of his professional work, Jake has personal interests that include boating, cars, football, social events with friends, horseback riding, and caring for pets.

Patrick Magarian is a Series 66-credentialed advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Xavier University, Kelly Bros Lumber & Design, and MAI Capital Management. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies that serve individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Stephen Caton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and has held several roles outside of finance in the automotive sector. Caton also receives compensation related to loan product sales and home security and automation service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with thousands of advisors, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

William Lendl is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been a branch owner at Voyacy Wealth Advisors since 2021 and operates Lendl Enterprises, LLC, a support company for his advisory business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, generally non-discretionary services and supports small businesses through its SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Molly Koester is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple tenures at both Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services, spanning from 2007 to the present. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools and market analysis methods.

Joanna Ward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Monroe, Ohio, holding seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Joanna participates as a part-time shopper for Shipt. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated selection of third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Leo Lauterbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mason, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lucas Hiler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mason, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, as well as in accounting at Kirsch CPA Group LLC. Hiler has experience in event management and has worked with the Dan Beard Council. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Ruther is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner and operator of a real estate partnership involved in rental property decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Beth Kiernan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Liberty Township, OH, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Francisco Armada is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of Solomon Professional Services, LLC, a firm that supports the operations of a planning business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Hemsath is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, The Motz Group, and Great American Insurance Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Briner Ellis is a financial advisor based in Cincinnati, OH, affiliated with Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Life/Western Southern Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm‑approved tools and methodologies to support tailored client strategies.

Carianne Straus is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she sells insurance products to meet clients’ financial planning needs and serves as attorney-in-fact on investment accounts for family members. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, including third-party managed accounts and alternative investments.

Timothy Vollrath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elected trustee for Miami Township and is the commander of the Miller Stockum American Legion Post 485. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports a range of investment and educational services.

Michelle Payne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, Ohio, holding 9 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Miller Wilkins and Associates and Eastern Personnel Services, alongside her ongoing tenure at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services. She is also involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals 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 separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing exclusively on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Lauren Best is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.