Michael Brandy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at the University of Kentucky and Art Daniel's Pool Company. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs primarily through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Brent Gross is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Morgan Stanley. Gross also has experience as an owner and landlord of rental property. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services.

Andrew Cullen is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including U.S. Bancorp Investments, Fidelity Investments, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

James Sebastian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1996 and has served on the Butler County Board of Elections since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in raising and selling feeder calves. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,987 advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

John Hill is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach typically involves model-driven portfolios and access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Ramiro Diaz Amado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bankers Life and Wisconsin Financial Wealth Management. He also has a background in education, having spent five years at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay and eleven years at Trener School. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Julie King is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Hamilton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also an associate at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services, where she works as a brokerage and compliance administrator supporting Raymond James advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports various advisory programs, including municipal and public-finance services.

Tatjana Cumic is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent since 2020 and previously held roles at Express Employment Professionals and the University of Montenegro. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive financial planning across a range of topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines goal-based analyses with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Christopher Di Bari is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, having previously worked at PNC Investments for 15 years and Fifth Third Securities, Inc. for 5 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on income planning, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options for clients approaching or in retirement.

Anthony Sexton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Sexton is also involved with Tri-County Assurance Agency, Inc. as an agent in the sales and service of fixed insurance products and has part-time experience in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by various operational and research tools.

Matt Arnold is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has 20 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals and families. His expertise includes retirement planning, income strategies, tax-efficient investing, and estate planning considerations. Matt focuses on helping clients navigate the capital markets by collaborating and building customized comprehensive financial plans. Prior to his current role, Matt served as Regional Vice President at Fisher Investments from 2020 to 2023. He has also held positions as Wealth Manager at Creative Planning (2016-2020), Financial Advisor at JP Morgan (2013-2016), Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade (2009-2013), Associate at UBS (2007-2009), and worked in Service & Trading, Stock Plan Services at Fidelity Investments (2005-2007). Outside of his professional work, Matt's personal interests include fitness, football, golf, parenthood, traveling, and volunteering.

Steven Bays is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In his capacity, he works with individuals and families to identify and assess risks and opportunities, aiming to align financial strategies with clients' goals and preferences. Prior to this role, he has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. His experience also includes serving as a Senior Sales Representative at Western and Southern Financial Group from 2013 to 2015. Throughout his career, Steven has focused on understanding client preferences to tailor financial solutions that meet their specific needs. Outside of his professional work, he engages in family activities and pursues interests in fitness, football, golf, and music.

Thomas Purcell III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Connor II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent six years with INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Tri-County Assurance Agency, Inc., a general insurance agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Michael Feinauer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Wright, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1996 and has also operated as a land surveyor since 1975. In addition to his advisory role, he has involvement in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional or pension clients.

Steven Schulte is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a Private Banker at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services, providing financial planning and traditional banking products to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory programs.

John Kuntz Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1994. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Zachary Bibb is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, and employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Matthew Malafa is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has worked at firms including Charles Schwab Independent Branch Services and TIAA. Additionally, he is involved with Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Smaracko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ACCESS Wealth Management, Copper Mountain, and Rippe & Kingston. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.