Edward Freese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several Fidelity entities since 2001, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Prior to that, he spent a year at Fisher Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, often employing affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers to manage portfolios systematically.

Rae Isaacs is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Ft Wright, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. Isaacs has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2007. Isaacs is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary management and overlays.

Rachel Anderson is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her background includes service with the U.S. Army Department of Defense and various roles in the hospitality sector prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and utilizes systematic methodologies and oversight in its investment process.

Daniel Mcdowell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2013. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios. The firm serves a broad client base including registered investment companies and is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in portfolio construction.

Cory Knaley is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Before joining Fidelity, he held roles at Better Blend Nutrition, PatientPoint, and Prolanthropy. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios. The firm also manages multiple registered investment companies and applies systematic oversight in its delegated portfolio management.

Dennis Sweeney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and has operated Dennis J. Sweeney Co. since 1970. Outside of advisory services, he is also an independent insurance agent with Sweeney & Associates. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Samuel Bruggemann is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans and maintains engagement strategies to support plan execution. He began his career at Fidelity Investments in 2022 and has progressed through various roles within the company, including Connect & Advance, and three levels of Workplace Planning & Advice. His experience at Fidelity Investments spans over several positions, reflecting a focus on workplace planning and client advice. Samuel's roles have involved directly supporting clients in navigating their financial plans and workplace-related financial strategies. No specific information about Samuel's education or personal interests has been provided.

Jordan Olson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Western Southern Life, W&S Brokerage Services, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Nolan Endres is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals in the context of their broader personal plans. This approach enables him to develop financial plans tailored to the unique short- and long-term objectives of individuals and their families. He has held several roles within Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing from Customer Relationship Advocate to High Net Worth Representative, and through various Investment Solutions Representative positions before his current role. Nolan holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Nolan has interests that include beach activities, boating, family activities, football, golf, and traveling.

Andrew Finn is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Lerner, Sampson, and Rothfuss, Kroger, CVS, and Home City Ice. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including model portfolios for intermediary platforms.

John Schutte is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2008. In this role, he partners with clients to develop, design, and implement financial plans aimed at achieving their long-term financial goals. He has expertise in investment strategy, retirement planning, income production, and family conversations related to estate planning considerations. Prior to his current position, John worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2004 to 2008, and as an Account Specialist at Union Central Life from 1998 to 2004. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Jacob Smith is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Northern Kentucky University and Owensboro Municipal Utilities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and employs systematic methodologies with oversight controls and a focus on long-term asset allocation.

Mark Becker is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Financial Distributors, and Edward Jones. Becker is also the owner of Becker Financial Services, Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and provides access to a range of platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Annie Yeung is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Private Client Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2023. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Annie applies her education and thorough process, alongside Fidelity's resources, to collaborate with clients and their families in creating tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Annie enjoys activities such as going to the beach, camping, playing soccer, traveling, volunteering, and practicing yoga.

William Metz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

John Hall Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Covington, KY, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles across Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments since 2015. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research and quantitative analysis. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic portfolio construction, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and formal governance procedures.

Fergus Culleton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for seven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research, as well as its advisory roles to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Chase Lauck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, following a four-year tenure at Fifth Third Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeffrey Hemsath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, Legend Advisory, and Valic Financial Advisors. He is also a managing director and financial advisor at Heritage Bank Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools, supported by a wide network of advisors and extensive financial services beyond investment management.

Elizabeth Armitage is the Resident Director at Merrill Wealth Management and serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor. She has been with Merrill since 1983 and holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 66, 9, and 10. Elizabeth holds certifications such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She advises clients in areas including retirement planning, wealth structuring, retirement benefit consulting, and is also a licensed insurance agent. Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree from Smith College and graduated from Mariemont High School. She manages the implementation of proprietary financial strategies developed with her retired partner and focuses on corporate executive services, equity compensation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Elizabeth volunteers for the Junior League of Cincinnati, Indian Hill Schools, and Playhouse in the Park. She enjoys tennis, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.