Margaret Brenner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021 and previously worked for Stepleton Law, LLC / Stepleton Dugan LLC for 12 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Little Miami Brewing Company in Milford, Ohio, a restaurant and bar business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and modeling tools, with a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Donna Bostwick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in Miamisburg, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to evaluate investment options using diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Alexa Casey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Protective Life, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various platforms, including its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Frank Hotze is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, and previously held roles with PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2013 to 2019. 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.

John Dougherty III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business through Dougherty Tedesco and Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology-driven portfolio solutions.

Keith Lum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Lum serves on the board of directors for Every Child Succeeds, a nonprofit that delivers evidence-based home visitation services in Ohio and Kentucky. 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 uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Vicky Mattison Leguillon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research resources.

Cynthia Dwyer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

John Eiben is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milford, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he manages the upkeep and maintenance of the building housing his Edward Jones office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Benjamin King is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sherry Hitch Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Judith Robb is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bethany Strunk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Citigroup and Mary Kay. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services such as investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions while utilizing research and analytics to guide investment decisions.

Margaret Vanluit is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Roosters, Country Bow Brewing, and Texas Roadhouse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

George Haddad is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Haddad serves on the Board of Executive Advisors for the Department of Finance at the Williams College of Business at Xavier University, providing advice and guidance to students and faculty. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Bradley Reis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for five years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Peter Kariofiles is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked for 10 years since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach of the Xavier University Men's Club Ice Hockey Team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and wealth management services.

Kevin Chapin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Randstad US LLC and the University of Kentucky. He is a 50% owner of The Yellowstone Group, LLC, where he manages income and expenses related to the property. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Shawn Simmons is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently at UBS Financial Services since 2008. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons is a partner in Mountain-Time LLC, a business managing vacation property in Breckenridge, Colorado. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets functions.

Sarah Montague is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes six years at Fidelity Investments and one year at Veritude. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.