Robert Franer Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 license and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee for the Jo Ann Franer Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management options, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by various operational and research technologies.

Chris Saul is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Saul Bros., LLC, a farm land business in Napoleon, OH. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver these recommendations, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Abigail Withers is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining UBS in 2026, she held various roles in the hospitality, logistics, airline, and education sectors, including positions at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant, Allegiant Air, and the University of Cincinnati. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions for clients.

Jacob Lindsey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2018. His prior work includes brief roles outside finance with the Buffalo Bills and Alveo Health in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes that incorporate market simulations and established investment estimates.

Ryan Martini is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2002 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC from 2002 to 2020. He also serves as the power of attorney and executor for his mother’s trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach involves assessing client risk tolerance and matching them to advisory models or discretionary managers, using both firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers.

Brendin Flynn is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having two years of industry experience. He has previously operated his own companies, including FFLYNN LLC, and worked at Techtronic Industries and Amazon. Outside of advisory work, Flynn is involved in real estate through Imperial Realty, LLC, where he focuses on identifying distressed properties for house flippers. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Wolke is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2010. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Wyoming, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a variety of investment strategies and fiduciary advisory services.

Brian Whitling is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services Inc. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. Merrill, alongside 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 investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Collier is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1992 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Ken Anderson Alliance, a nonprofit providing adult day services for individuals with disabilities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap accounts and money-manager programs, and structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

David Fakes is a CFP® practitioner with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he held various roles at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment process.

Amanda Perkins is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2009 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in retail sales of beauty and wellness products and participates in in-home nail fashion sales. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering managed-account and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and alternative investment services.

Michael Anastasia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Matic Insurance, Loki Nets, Federal Express, and Amazon. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Donald Semler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2017, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in web hosting and development through Vinson Massif Holdings LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and principal trading.

Patrick Dolle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019 and previously at PNC Bank from 2011 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jonathan Litmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in woodworking as a hobby and may sell items he creates in the future. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Cencula is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Cencula Group, a team of investment professionals who combine their industry knowledge with the global resources of Merrill to provide comprehensive wealth management services. Andrew focuses on coordinating the financial affairs of individuals and families across the country, with an emphasis on retirement planning. With over 35 years of collective experience in financial services, Andrew and his team provide education to clients about available financial options and strategies. His approach includes asset allocation and portfolio diversification as risk mitigation strategies, aiming to simplify clients' financial lives by managing asset management, banking, lending, and planning needs. Andrew frequently presents seminars on topics such as caregiving, preparing for retirement, impact investing, and wealth management for same-sex couples. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations including the Human Rights Campaign, Adopt-A-Class, and Green Umbrella. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys camping, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Christopher Bush is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a Lyft driver. 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 discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Alec Hemmelgarn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria in its investment recommendations.

Robert Anning II 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. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Anning serves on the boards of Convalescent Hospital and Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending services.

Michael Hyzdu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice Chair for Junior Achievement of Central Ohio and holds advisory roles with several Catholic community organizations, including the St. Thomas More Newman Center and Saint Paul's Outreach. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities and wealth management.