Casey Klaus is a Wealth Management Advisor who co-leads a wealth management team serving successful families in the area. He manages executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Casey's approach integrates his extensive market experience with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's research to develop individualized financial strategies that address clients' personal and financial goals. Casey began his career trading multiple financial markets simultaneously on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade for eight years. This experience provided him with in-depth insights into the financial world and its effects on investors and their portfolios. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Dayton, where he was also a four-year collegiate football athlete. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Casey volunteers with The Alzheimer's Association. He resides in Maineville, Ohio with his wife and children and has interests that include golf, football, water skiing, and spending time with his family.

Tracy Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Southland Equity Partners and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, she has hosted a talk show discussing current issues. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Stephen Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for two family trusts. 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 combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Von Gerds is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Triplecrown Wealth Management, LLC, and a freelance writer for Cincinnati Magazine. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through program sponsors and third-party managers, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

David Schmitz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Merrill and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor strategies based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Harris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach at Indian Hill Schools, a recreation position in Cincinnati. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment insights from its Global Investment Committee.

Susan Snodgrass is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stephen Renie is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He holds the position of Senior Vice President and has dedicated over three decades to serving both high net worth individuals and institutional clients, including corporate 401(k) plans. Stephen and his team have been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for the years 2023 and 2024. Their work encompasses the use of Merrill's Goals-Based Wealth Management process, along with offering guidance on insurance planning, debt management, and comprehensive wealth management strategies that include investment insights, fiduciary services, and banking solutions through Bank of America. Stephen began his career following his 1990 graduation summa cum laude from Ohio University with a double major in Finance and Economics. He holds several professional designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) from the Investments and Wealth Institute in conjunction with Yale School of Management, the Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P) from The Retirement Advisor University in conjunction with UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the Merrill designation of Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant (SRBC). His expertise also covers retirement plan consulting services for employers across the country, assisting them in fulfilling fiduciary duties through services like investment policy statement drafting, plan design, and education. Residing in Terrace Park, Cincinnati, Stephen and his wife have a combined six children and are actively involved in coaching youth sports and supporting various charities. Stephen's personal interests include basketball, biking, football, golfing, skiing, family time, and traveling.

Ryan Chamberlin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in finance, focusing on transforming complex financial landscapes into clear, goal-oriented strategies. Ryan partners with clients to provide transparent advice and strategic guidance, helping them navigate life's major financial complexities and deliver lasting legacies. His expertise spans corporate executive services, executive compensation, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. Ryan's approach emphasizes comprehensive retirement strategies, tax-efficient oversight, and estate coordination to meet clients' most important financial goals. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shawnee State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Katlin Sprague is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and finance committee member for the nonprofit Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, which focuses on community cleanup and environmental workforce development. 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 recommendations.

Allison Puchala is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and over 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and PNC. 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 and investment management capabilities.

Roderick Gosa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1998. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paul Listerman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he holds an ownership interest in a family auto dealership in Edinboro, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Payne II is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and global research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jacob Lackner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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.

Megan Sarnecki is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked across several Fidelity entities, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. She is also affiliated with Ferris State University. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and employs formal governance procedures and oversight controls in its investment process.

Ashlee Willis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her work history includes roles at Ameriprise, Horter Financial Strategies, Securian Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a poll worker for the Butler County Board of Elections. Ameriprise provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, including a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools to deliver non-discretionary, tax-efficient retirement recommendations tailored to client needs.

Frank Trotta is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cleves, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2020 and previously spent eight years at First Financial Bank. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing comprehensive written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement income plans, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Paul Redden is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Nuveen Asset Management and Nuveen Investments for over a decade before joining Merrill in 2020. 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 institutions.

Peter Mccolgan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018, following nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. 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.