Katherine Lauer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with 18 years at the firm and seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Dianna Knudsen is a CFP® designated financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mason, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a sole proprietorship managing an Edward Jones office. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary advice aligned with client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.

Samantha Ray is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and previously worked at Bank of America for one year. She also has experience from Capital University. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kristin Fedders is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent distributor for Advocare, a health and wellness company. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Brian Rogers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mason, OH, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 52 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at National Planning Corporation, Woodbury Financial Services, Mony Securities Corporation, and Troyan & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jennifer Sherwood is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among others. She serves on the advisory board of Talbert House and is a board and committee member at NewPath Child & Family Solutions, both charitable organizations. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 recommendations.

Mark Ryan is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 1995 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the investment committee for St. Xavier High School and is a board member of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joseph Spicer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 29 years of financial market experience to his role, focusing on delivering disciplined planning and investment services to his clients. Joe has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his Certified Portfolio Manager designation through the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers, with coursework at Columbia University's Industrial Engineering & Operations Research Department in 2018. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati. By carefully listening to clients' current situations, concerns, and future objectives, Joe creates customized financial strategies designed to meet their desired outcomes. His approach emphasizes patience, thoroughness, and adaptability, grounded in time-tested investment principles suited to evolving economic conditions.

Carol Ernst is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 utilizes proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Camden Mcclung is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Donna Lynn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following a long tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. beginning in 1993. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Frank is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Brian Kilby is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Gallagher Fiduciary Advisors, Hauser Retirement Solutions, Creative Retirement Systems, and BB&T Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Bascom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a range of advisory programs and services.

Lisa Mullen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Mason, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 16 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a power of attorney for her mother. Wells Fargo Advisors is an institutional firm with over 2,200 advisors providing investment services across a broad client base.

John Dakoske is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Edward Apfel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to Morgan Stanley, he was with Citigroup Global Markets from 1995 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that uses firm‑approved planning tools and modeling techniques.

Hannah Meihaus is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Meihaus holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brandon Barker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lifestylez Productions and UK College. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory and acting as an ERISA fiduciary. The firm’s approach includes both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and offers a broader set of financial product options than typical for large institutional advisers.

Andrew Peter is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm’s investment approach includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment placement process.