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.

Erin Kaplan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in roles at Xerox Business Solutions, Xometry, and several entrepreneurial ventures including Erin Cowan Designs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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 with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2005 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. Wyrick also owns an accounting and bookkeeping services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a variety of platforms and proprietary model strategies.

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.

David Wood is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2003 and 2004, respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he sells health insurance and health plans to small businesses and individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Seth Knudsen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Loveland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and over 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 16 years and is currently the CEO of Knudsen Wealth Planning. Outside of his advisory work, Knudsen is a partner in KelJac CAC, a business entity established for potential real estate activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting through a large advisor network, with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory services.

Christopher Atkinson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Loveland, OH, where he has worked since 2021. He has five years of industry experience and previously spent ten years with Carmel Clay Schools. Outside of his advisory role, he is owner and consultant of School Culture Matters, an educational leadership coaching and consulting business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Brian Howland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the boards of the Finneytown Elementary PTA and the Finneytown Athletic Association. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm offers a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions and employs a centralized team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven retirement income recommendations.

Cary Mcdonald is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of experience, currently serving at Fisher Investments since 2015. Based in Loveland, OH, he holds a Series 63 license. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and implements tax-aware strategies alongside risk management tactics.

Blair Harrington is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, he worked at Raymond James & Associates, Rockefeller Financial, UBS Financial Services, and TPG Capital. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data to inform its investment approach.

Timothy Arnold is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2001. Outside his advisory role, Arnold is involved with TJ3AM, LLC, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and he also receives compensation for sales and referrals related to mortgage and home services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with trading and implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Hannah Bertsch is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Total Quality Logistics. Bertsch operates a financial advising business under a DBA within LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cole Razete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2016. Razete is also an Associate Financial Advisor with BFM & Associates, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.