Timothy Mardas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliate Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services utilizing proprietary research and tools, with tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Lori Hoefler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Dublin, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her career includes ten years at Citigroup Global Markets followed by extensive tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Branden Joe is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with five years of industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Alliance Bernstein and held various roles in medical and health companies. He serves as a board member of the Upper Arlington Education Foundation, a nonprofit supporting student initiatives outside the school district's budget. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with centralized due diligence and a regulatory framework that includes derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Christopher Wilkin is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at OSAIC since 2023. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 11 years and is the Director of Financial Planning at Vorisek Financial Corporation, a role he has held for 15 years. Wilkin also serves as a board member for Help I Need Transportation, a nonprofit providing vehicles and car repairs to individuals in the Central Ohio area. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with various portfolio management programs and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and private-equity ownership.

Kristen Mc Kelvy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative due diligence and incorporates forward-looking capital market assumptions to support institutional clients' investment decisions.

Larry Behum is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. He has 15 years of industry experience and previously worked at firms including Natcity Investments, Merrill, and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of finance, he is owner and partner of Labmark Exteriors, LLC, a residential exterior construction business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, supporting clients with non-discretionary guidance and access to a broad range of investment strategies.

Darrin Wirhouski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley and Merrill. He is based in Columbus, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Brent Yekisa is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2025 and previously spent 15 years with Edward Jones. He is based in Dublin, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Travis Cremeans is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Plain City, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a private LLC used for tax purposes and business expenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Neal Patel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Coastal Equities, Inc. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities.

Chris Bardos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and has been involved with Ascend Advisory Group, LLC since 2001. Bardos is also a majority owner of Bardos Gibson & Reilly LLC and Bardos Financial LLC, entities related to his financial practice. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds and integrates advisory services with various financial product offerings and referral channels.

Gregory Zunkiewicz is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley in Dublin, Ohio. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by The Ohio State University and serves on the finance committee of the advisory board for Short North Stage, an arts and culture organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes standardized planning tools and analysis as part of its financial planning process.

Joshua Blevins is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and previously spent two years at Ronald Blue Trust. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Liberty University for four years. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Benjamin Schlotterer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, with prior experience at Ben and Paul LLC from 2017 to 2025. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through specialized regulatory registrations.

Lydia Johnson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 1998. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cherie Walker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales of non-investment related home security and automation products through affiliates of her firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

William Johnson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Johnson is involved in tutoring students at various educational levels and operates a consulting business through Apex Consultants LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Ethan Kelly is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Heartland Bank, as well as roles outside finance such as at Urban Meyer’s Pint House and Leo’s Ristorante. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Scott Bentley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Dublin, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Bentley serves on the Board of Directors for Residential Options and is employed by TRLT Ventures LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Mary Day is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dublin, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.