Brian Merrick is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Stratos Wealth Advisors, Fifth Third Securities, The Retirement Corporation of America, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrick also has an investment advisory role associated with The Retirement Corporation of America. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, serving clients who meet specific net-worth criteria with planning in areas such as retirement, education, and specialized financial needs.

Michael Davell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at Edward Jones, Raymond James & Associates, Invest Capital Partners, LLC, and L.M. Kohn & Company. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Brett Bogan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He has worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, and he is also president of Bogan Bell & Associates, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Outside of his advisory roles, Bogan is involved with several nonprofit organizations, serving as president and board member of the Free To Run Foundation and as an associate director for Waste-Free Dayton. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports access to various investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers and manages over $256 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

Jeffrey Oda is a CFP® with 34 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1992. He is based in Troy, Ohio. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of an office rental property business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Keith Waleskowski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was employed at Stryker Corporation and Cintas Corporation. Outside of finance, he works as a sports color analyst for Dayton-area radio and television broadcasts of University of Dayton men's basketball games. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including retirement, cash-flow, education, and niche services like business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Robert Curry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2000. 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 centralized due-diligence framework. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bret Ford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a life and long-term care insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to deliver collaborative, goal-based recommendations.

Tonya Hammonds is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014 and has previous experience at Fifth Third Securities, U.S. Bancorp Investments, NK Telco Sports, and Russia Local School. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Kyle Buehrer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019 and previously worked at CGI. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Lance Schlosser is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Peak Retirement Planning, PFS Investments, and Primerica Financial Services. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Honda of America and in juvenile detention and state park roles. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Mary Lumsden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs analysis, and divorce planning.

Kayla Buehrer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Parfitt & Associates, LLC, as well as in various roles outside finance including positions at UPS and the Athens County Sheriff's Office. Buehrer serves on the Tipp City Design Committee, which focuses on improving and maintaining the appearance of the downtown area. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Andria Haworth is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Piqua, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2018 before joining Thrivent, where she has been since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Haworth serves as a financial secretary at St. John's Lutheran Church and is involved with community organizations including the Darke County 4-H Committee and the Darke County Fish Pantry board. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning covering a broad array of topics and combines planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing service called WealthPlan, while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Morad Zayed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Services Group, Morgan Stanley, Citizens Securities, Merrill, and Fifth Third Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm employs proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various financial planning areas, integrating advisory services with multiple financial product offerings.

Michael Mc Corkle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he spent six years at Hartzell Propeller Inc. Outside of finance, Mc Corkle provides flight training and pilot services, assisting local pilots in maintaining their licenses. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including managed accounts and mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Ryan Ratermann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Piqua, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of SR Capital LLC, a rental property business in Piqua. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Kasey Massie Yeagle is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, Ohio, with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Yeagle serves as COO of Haubert & Howe, LLC, where she is involved in investment-related activities and also acts as co-trustee for multiple 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, offering a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Jesse O'Rourke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for ITW Hobart Service for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Buehrer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Standing Up to POTS, Love Pursuit International, the Tipp City Area Arts Council, and Camp Honor. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Olivia Anthony is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, she held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Palstar Inc, Flyer Enterprises, and the University of Dayton. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support client decision-making.