Edward Cole Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He spent 34 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent, selling and servicing various fixed insurance products, including life and disability insurance, as well as fixed and indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diverse portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Christopher Powers is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2014, including his current role at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Ethan Clark is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and previously at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Christopher Brenning is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has prior work experience at Ernst & Young and Cotton & Company. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Anthony Ventura is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Schaeffers Investment Research, Western & Southern Financial Group, and PNC Investments. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients, operating primarily as a wrap-fee solution.

Walter Wilson Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Chester, OH. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he operated his own practice and worked with Waddell & Reed Inc. Wilson has also been involved with organizations such as Greater Harrison Rotary and Pathways to Home. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, including model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and access to research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Shellie Baugh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2004, including roles at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

Carter Earls is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RC Capital, Western & Southern Financial Group, and Prosource Technology Solutions, as well as experience at Wildwood Golf Course and the Butler County Juvenile Detention Center. He attended the University of Cincinnati from 2021 to 2025. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Brizzolara Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in assigning referees for high school and youth soccer games in the Cincinnati area. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service, providing retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Elizabeth Moore is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board and several committees of the Cincinnati Squash Academy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools in its financial planning services.

Austin Sheehan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Coca-Cola Consolidated, and the University of Kentucky. Sheehan has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2021. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated operational structure, and a broad range of advisory and custody services.

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.

William Ciolino is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade for four years and has held roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fifth Third Bank, The National Exemplar, and DePaul University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Robert Jerger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Chester, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with independent insurance businesses focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Bradley Hohlbein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Alex Templin is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Investment Company, Premier Planning Group, DLAK Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of Stifel, he is associated with Premier Planning Group, LLC, where he manages processes for investment business including processing, tracking, and client reviews. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Robert Apple is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has previously worked at firms including OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent involved in life insurance sales through Westpoint Financial Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software and collaborative planning approaches to deliver tailored financial recommendations.

Robert Hackman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business through Hackman Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Gregory Stacy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools for goal analysis and delivers written recommendations as part of annual, collaborative planning relationships.

Michael Andrews is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to the risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs of high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. His approach is consultative and objective, aiming to assist clients in meeting both their short- and long-term financial goals through a variety of solutions including investments, retirement planning, estate planning services, and philanthropy. Michael holds several professional credentials including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification earned in 2005, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his high school diploma from St Xavier High School. A significant part of his practice addresses retirement income strategies, especially following life transitions such as the loss of a spouse, divorce, retirement, inheritance, or sale of a business. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, and hiking.