Josh Cyrus is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of Cyrus Solutions LLC, a startup focused on website creation, marketing, and business support services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its financial planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor count.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked in various positions at Bankers Life entities since 2023 and owns a consulting business that performs vehicle inspections and provides warranty consultation. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and non-ERISA retirement plan consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a blend of fundamental and technical analysis.

Jeffrey Smith is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at KeyBank and PNC Wealth Management. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified portfolios, emphasizing risk-appropriate strategies and tax management.

Gerard Quinn is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has held prior roles at PrairieView Wealth Partners, Raymond James Financial Services, Merrill Lynch, and others. Quinn also serves as Head of Financial Planning at Focus Forward, providing outsourced financial planning support to RIA firms. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, offering investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and uses a range of strategies including low-cost ETFs, index funds, and private funds.

James Ryan is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2020. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked for First Ohio Planning, LLC from 2007 to 2020. He is also the owner of First Ohio Planning, which provides life, disability, and long-term care insurance, and a part-owner of JSR Family Investments, a land development investment company. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, utilizing a variety of implementation options and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Martin Jerwers is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Dublin, Ohio, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2007. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program, offering multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Gregory Beavers is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Bankers Life and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Bankers Life Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is an insurance agent authorized to offer Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals. The firm focuses on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions.

Tamara Colvin is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 12 years. Outside of her advisory work, she is the president of two support companies, FlahertyColvin and The Flaherty Consulting Group, where she manages business operations and works directly with clients on financial planning and investment monitoring. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Stewart Flaherty is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 53 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, he spent 12 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. Flaherty is also an author of two books on financial planning and serves as CEO of two support companies focused on financial planning and investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and advisory strategies tailored to client goals, utilizing advanced analytical tools and technology, and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Joseph Mathias is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Mathias is also the owner of MKM Custom Builders LLC, a real estate development business that is currently inactive. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Jacob Bresnahan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at Longhorn Steakhouse for three years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Lia Casino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and The Flaherty Consulting Group. She is a board member of the Uptown Review Board of Westerville, where she participates in reviewing external building changes within the district. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment consulting, employing analytical tools and risk profiling to support client goals.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP®, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include a position at GWN Securities, Inc. and a period as a stay-at-home dad. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Thomas Cox is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their unique financial goals. Thomas has been with Fidelity for over 15 years, contributing in various roles including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant, High Net Worth Associate, and Financial Service Representative. He holds a Certified Financial Planning certificate, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, and Life and Health Insurance licenses. Thomas combines his extensive experience and credentials to provide comprehensive financial consulting services. Outside of his professional role, Thomas is a father of two and has been married for eight years. His personal interests include fitness, football, hiking, parenthood, running, and soccer.

Alison Lehman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Geoffrey Strohn is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Chase Investment Services Corp. 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 its Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Hankins is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Galena, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1995. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts, and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Stevy Skillman is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates based in Sunbury, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, Skillman worked at JPMorgan Chase, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of financial services, Skillman is the owner of Boxador Sports, an online sports card and memorabilia store. Raymond James & Associates is a large registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting primarily through non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Adam Obrien is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Pacer Financial, Inc., Incapital LLC, and Quicken Loans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with planning services covering diverse areas such as retirement, education, business-owner transition, and special-needs planning.

Timothy Pester is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Fifth Third Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.