Michael Carle is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He provides counsel and support for personal financial decisions, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, investment strategy, income planning, tax efficiency, asset protection, and charitable planning. He offers appointments via Zoom or phone to accommodate client preferences. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Senior Portfolio Specialist, Retirement Relationship Manager, and Private Client Group Relationship Manager. His extensive experience within Fidelity spans over a decade, covering a broad range of financial services and client support functions. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys fitness, hiking, parenthood, pets, skiing, and traveling.

Ashleigh Newstead is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with advisors to provide clients with the tools and resources needed to build tailored financial plans. She aims to collaborate closely with clients and advisors to create financial strategies that align with the clients' needs and goals. Ashleigh has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. This experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and financial planning within the organization.

Ellen Heekin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024 and maintains an academic role at Xavier University, where she serves as a professor and center director focused on women in business and leadership. Her university activities include teaching courses in economics and developing programming to support women in business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and discretionary management options. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Garrett Pringle is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, where he has worked since 2022, and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial and First Financial Wealth Management. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment solutions.

Connor Mcphail is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and Edward Jones in 2017–2018. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where he is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Julie Talbot is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked in various capacities at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the board of the Loveland Youth Volleyball Organization. Her firm, Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Ruch is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Chair Force 1, a charity providing wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need, where he is chairman of the finance committee. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolios.

William Moore is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018 and spent seven years at Schneider Electric. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory roles for registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Nathan Buse is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Capital Wealth Advisors, and had a role at the Rueve Landscape Company LLC. Nathan holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including 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 advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Gregory Baker is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, he held roles at Divisions Maintenance Group and Haven Homes Group, where he also worked as an independent contractor providing real estate brokerage services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across retail and institutional segments.

Matthew Potter is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2017, and prior to that, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for one year. Outside of finance, he owns Potter Companies, LLC, which is involved in fitness marketing, and he occasionally works as an entertainer, performing as an actor, comedian, and musician. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to develop written recommendations tailored to clients’ goals.

Brian Lewin is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2005. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and provides advisory services to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Ashley Pyles is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Her previous experience includes roles at Paycor HCM Inc. and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Outside of finance, she has been involved with Oki Furniture Fair for three years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in managing assets.

Christian Reyes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in education with Covington Independent Public Schools and Holmes High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of model portfolios, regulatory registrations, and advisory roles to multiple fund structures.

Eric Parnitzke is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 1993 and previously served at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of finance, he releases doves for weddings and memorial services and works as a bartender at a rooftop bar. He advises through Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Theodore Hunt is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at T-Mobile USA for nine years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also supports model portfolio delivery and serves in advisory roles for registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Roger Strunk is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, MSI Financial Services, Inc., and Private Client Services, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional clients, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing tools such as risk-tolerance questionnaires and efficient frontier analysis.

Kassie Potter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and proprietary market simulations.

Andrew Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2022 and has held positions outside the industry, including licensed paraplanning with TMTS LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendation reports and ongoing advice.

Mary Becker is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2012. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for 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.