Mark Mrochek is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Enterprise and has prior experience at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participates in a wrap program, while also facilitating insurance product sales and affiliated trust services.

Dana Cox is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Equitable Advisors since 2007, following a year at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC. Cox holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and discretionary portfolio management, and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans through credentialed representatives.

Kevin Rigney is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments in the Executive Services department. In his role, he collaborates closely with clients to create personalized and holistic financial plans that focus on transparency, empathy, and building long-term relationships to ensure clients feel informed and supported. Kevin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Workplace & Planning Consultant III and Benefits & Planning Consultant prior to his current position. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his capabilities in providing comprehensive financial planning services. Outside of his professional work, Kevin's personal interests include boating, fitness, golf, music, parenthood, and soccer.

Steve Molloy is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. He works exclusively with Fidelity's most affluent self-directed investors and their families, focusing on delivering personalized service and support tailored to each family's unique needs and preferences. When comprehensive planning is needed, he coordinates discussions with Wealth Management Advisors and other specialized planning professionals. Steve has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, holding roles including Private Client Group Representative from 2012 to 2017, Wealth Management Planning Consultant from 2017 to 2021, and his current position since 2021.

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.

Tyler Eckstein is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Long Schaefer Financial Advisors and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a residential rental property management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting advisors with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Mark Allen is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Strategic Advisers since 2003 and has been with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments in various capacities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios across multiple platforms.

Jacob Bassler is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and Dayton Phoenix Group. Jacob also performs advisory services through an investment advisory LLC focused on retirement planning and financial plan development. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm uses a model-based investment process with a range of advisory programs and maintains a complex affiliate network and multiple custodial arrangements.

Steve Hornsberger is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, where he has served since 2022. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans tailored to their unique situations and goals. He focuses on building long-term relationships to create adaptable strategies that adjust to changing circumstances and objectives. Steve has extensive experience in investment solutions, having previously held positions as an Investment Solutions Representative II and as a Fixed Income Specialist at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2022. He holds an Arkansas Insurance License, supporting his work in providing financial and insurance-related guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Steve engages in activities such as baseball, family events, social gatherings with friends, hiking, outdoor adventures, and spending time with pets.

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.

Madeline Grosse is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, she worked in various roles including at Taste Of Belgium and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Alexandra Christman is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Buffalo Wild Wings and Lowe's. She completed her education at Robert Morris University. 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 and institutions.

Leah Poat is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including work at Target and involvement with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to match them with appropriate program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Carol Rodgers Rivir is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 28 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, Chase Investment Services Corp., Banc One Securities Corporation, and Merrill. She is also an employee of Huff Realty, a non-investment related business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs. The firm employs a range of advisory models and third-party managers, providing services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Daniel Hect is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Wright, KY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with Primerica Financial Services and has a background that includes law enforcement and academic positions. Outside of advising, he is the author of a book titled *Impact of Martial Arts on Law Enforcement* and serves on the advisory board of Transcontinental University. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable accounts. The firm’s investment approach relies on model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers, supported by custodial and trading services through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Dennis West is a Certified Financial Planner® with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Fidelity from 2003 to 2010. West is also a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Michael Mckay is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has been with UBS since 2005. Mckay is involved with the United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Tocqueville Society, a charitable organization. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matt Stricker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages and consults on a range of funds and model portfolios, employing systematic methods and oversight controls.

Nathaniel Parkhouse is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. In this role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates and supporting clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Beyond his leadership responsibilities, Nathaniel emphasizes encouraging team members to maximize their talents in service of client needs. Specific details concerning his professional background, education, credentials, or personal interests have not been provided.

Max Peretzky is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Robert Leshner and Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife are involved in a rental real estate venture. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services with a range of portfolio management styles and is notable for its municipal advisory services and comprehensive affiliate ecosystem.