Margaret Brenner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Stepleton Law, LLC / Stepleton Dugan LLC for twelve years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Little Miami Brewing Company, a restaurant and bar in Milford, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market scenario modeling.

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.

Donald Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 14 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Richards has a long-standing involvement with the Ohio High School Athletic Association since 2013. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-based strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

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.

Sarah Ross is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, she was associated with Younique, LLC from 2015 to 2017 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.

Bruce Myers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he also works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, utilizing a tiered wrap fee structure and various investment models.

Robert Bedinghaus is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Lebanon, OH. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones for seven years. He is also an author working on a book targeted at near-retirees and early retirees. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

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.

Jason Reeves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

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.

Bao Nguyen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Procter & Gamble for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Robin Freeman is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Outside of his advisory role, Freeman is involved in independent insurance activities and owns a financial services business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals who use a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.