Matthew Ruffolo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edgewood, KY, holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at L.M. Kohn & Company and Central Bank Trust & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant special teams coach at St. Xavier High School and privately trains high school and college football kickers and punters. 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, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.

Joanna Ward is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Monroe, Ohio, holding seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, Joanna participates as a part-time shopper for Shipt. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a curated selection of third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Dakota Graue is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, specializing in partnering with executives to assist with company benefits, equity compensation, and wealth planning. He works with clients and their families to navigate the complexities of company benefits and holistic financial planning. Dakota has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing from Workplace Planning Consultant to Benefits and Planning Consultant before assuming his current role as Executive Planning Consultant in 2025. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Spencer Strunk is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in roles outside the financial sector, including at Planet Fitness and the University of Kentucky. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Amanda Ives is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2011. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios spanning mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kelsey Mc Kay is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC before joining UBS in 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor portfolios and offers both fee-based financial planning and capital markets services.

Kyle Ottaway is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he streams collectibles for sale on Whatnot.com in his spare time. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, focusing on a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm employs systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks, with oversight of sub-advisers and use of algorithmic tools including AI in its investment process.

Lynn Kistler is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2001, including positions as Investment Consultant, Private Client Group Specialist, and Investment Solutions II Fixed Income. Her experience spans wealth management planning, fixed income investment solutions, and client specialization within private client groups. Lynn holds an Arkansas Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Lynn's personal interests include fitness, golf, hiking, traveling, and yoga.

Jacob Mercer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been employed with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and utilizes affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers while maintaining oversight and governance protocols.

Francisco Armada is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Solomon Professional Services, LLC, a firm that supports the operations of a planning business employing non-registered staff and allowed AFAs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm uses a centralized team and proprietary tools to develop tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation guidance within a defined investment framework.

Darrell Sharp is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Assurance IQ, New York Life, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacob Holmes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role at Fidelity Investments, Holmes worked at PNC Bank for one year. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including oversight of registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeff Mcfarland is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked across various Fidelity entities since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lisa Losievsky is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. She partners with clients to provide comprehensive and holistic financial planning tailored to their unique needs, with a focus on incorporating Executive Benefits into their strategies. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2015, Lisa has held several roles, including Retirement Solutions Representative, Senior SPS Executive Services Specialist, and Workplace Planning Consultant II. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and executive benefits, reflecting her progression and expertise within the company. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys camping, cooking and baking, kayaking, spending time with pets, and reading.

Suzanne Frazier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets operations.

Michelle Payne is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Miller Wilkins and Associates and PFS Investments Inc. She is based in West Chester, OH. In addition to her advisory work, she participates in sales of home-related products and services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based investment strategies managed by third parties and supports accounts with custodial and trade execution services through established providers.

Liam Sullivan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Siemens Digital Industries Software and Loch Ness Medical Inc., as well as experience in education and food service. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Elizabeth Koob is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Timeless Charm Weddings & Events LLC, a part-time venture in event planning. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Cassandra Leitsinger is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She joined Merrill in 2017 and previously worked at the University of Kentucky and Fifth Third Bank. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rui Mao is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Prior to joining Edelman in 2026, he was with Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2026. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.