Theodore Siffel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he manages staff and office operations through TMTS, LLC, and owns Copper Path Financial Advisors, LLC, which supports his Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Stephen Kaimer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Anthem BCBS, The UPS Store, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in non-investment activities such as referrals for home security and automation products and holds a partnership in KDP Properties, LLC, which owns land used for recreational purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Julie Tapke is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Julie Learning Center, a nonprofit organization. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct indexing.

Daniel Berssenbruegge is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Cambridge Investment Research, and PNC Wealth Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning with an emphasis on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Great American Insurance Group. Smith serves as an unpaid board member for Smith-Feike-Minton, Inc., a family-owned independent insurance agency in Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Robert Jerger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Chester, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006 and previously worked at Simply Money Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Jerger is involved with independent insurance agencies focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Erin Mullen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2016. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors, and currently Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from a broad universe of funds.

Alex Templin is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel in 2026, he worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Investment Company, Premier Planning Group, DLAK Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also associated with Premier Planning Group, LLC, where he manages processes related to investment business and client reviews. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing clients with asset allocation and retirement planning guidance.

Jackson Street is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he held roles at several companies including RMH Franchise Holdings, First Round Draft, Flynn Restaurant Group, and Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a role in managing model portfolios and multi-manager funds.

Christopher Pieper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fort Mitchell, Kentucky office. He focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding clients’ financial situations, families, and priorities. Christopher helps develop customized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients’ diverse financial requirements. With over 20 years of experience, Christopher has worked primarily with families and small businesses in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas, as well as clients across the country. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. Christopher holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in 1990. In addition to his professional work, he is involved in his community as a golf coach at Covington Catholic High School. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, and watching movies.

Mark MacFarlane is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. In this role, he assists clients with benefits and wealth planning, collaborating with them to explore various planning and guidance strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Mark began his career with Fidelity Investments in 2019 as a Workplace Planning Associate, progressing to Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services in 2023 before assuming his current position. His professional experience centers on client engagement and financial planning within the investment services sector. Mark emphasizes the importance of building trusted relationships with clients and adheres to high standards in service delivery.

Alexander Donley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Donley serves as a trustee to a family trust and is a partner in an LLC focused on wealth management. 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 offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Matthew Ohlhaut is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals and co-create personalized plans tailored to individual situations, needs, and investment approaches. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Soar Program Associate, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming his current position in 2026. His career path demonstrates experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the investment industry. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in baseball, comedy, and golf.

Samuel Clarke is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with STIFEL, based in Blue Ash, OH, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining STIFEL, he worked at Fidelity Investments for two years. STIFEL serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Braden Martini is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Evelo|Singer|Sullivan|Bruegge Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works closely with senior corporate executives, advising on 10b5-1 trading plans, hedging and monetization, future selling or gifting of positions, while analyzing tax and regulatory implications. Braden specializes in areas such as executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. He joined the team in 2005 as an intern through the co-op program at the University of Cincinnati and progressed through roles including Investment Analyst and Assistant Vice President. Braden obtained an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Williams College of Business at Xavier University, and earned a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, and International Business from the Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS Program at the University of Cincinnati. In 2017, he earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2024, 2025, and 2026 and is a member of the nationally ranked Evelo|Singer|Sullivan Group. Braden is actively involved in the Cincinnati community supporting education and community health programs. He is a committee member for the American Heart Association's Cincinnati Affiliate Men Go Red for Women campaign and supports organizations including the Freestore Foodbank and the Goering Center for Family and Private Business.

Michael Kristian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2001, alongside a position at Menards, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based and separately managed account strategies primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Michelle Lasita is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-owner of a Biggby Coffee franchise in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where she works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including funds and model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

Richard Tapke III is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2015. Tapke serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the Matthew Mangine Jr Foundation and is an Investment Committee Member at Deaconess Associations Incorporated. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody, utilizing both internal research and strategic partnerships to support client advice.

Patty Walker is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Black Diamond Designs, a business based in Cincinnati. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Donald Harvey is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.