Emerson Knowles is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a speaker and trainer for the FI360 Center for Fiduciary Studies and is an advisory board member of the Rotary Club of Saddlebrooke Foundation. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Thomas Holocher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and board member of the Cincinnati chapter of the Exit Planning Institute, organizing educational content for professional advisors and business owners. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kevin Reperowitz is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and IFP Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Sage Financial Group and is involved in insurance and benefits services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and offers a variety of management platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Mark Stusek is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Erin Dale is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and held roles outside the financial industry at Sephora and Cedar Fair. 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 serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Ross Morand is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Shamrocks, LLC, a for-profit entity with limited responsibilities. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Piovesan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Amazon Flex. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Maxwell Mischkulnig is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at W&S Brokerage Services and WESTERN SOUTHERN Life. Outside of finance, he has worked with a lawn care business. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Joe Simpson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huff Realty, Infosys, Sibly Cline Realtors, and Pfs Investments Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including founding and managing businesses in construction, IT consulting, and real estate. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jeffrey Pacetti is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. 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 client plans.

Thomas Walsh is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, with 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2011 and previously spent six years at Tower Square Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Walsh is president of Walsh Asset Management, an independent insurance agency, and serves as a trustee and board member of the Hyde Park Golf and Country Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of Financial Professionals. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Meghan Snouffer is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she partners with clients and their Private Wealth Management Advisors to build strong relationships and develop personalized financial plans that align with clients' goals, situations, and family dynamics. Meghan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Client Service Associate, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2023. This experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of wealth management and client service. Further details about Meghan's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Melonie Kaiser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a cheer assistant coach for a local sports team in Milford, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Erin Staveskie is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, Ohio, holding 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of investment advisory, she is involved in sales and referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional plan management.

Casey Klaus is a Wealth Management Advisor who co-leads a wealth management team serving successful families in the area. He manages executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Casey's approach integrates his extensive market experience with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's research to develop individualized financial strategies that address clients' personal and financial goals. Casey began his career trading multiple financial markets simultaneously on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade for eight years. This experience provided him with in-depth insights into the financial world and its effects on investors and their portfolios. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Dayton, where he was also a four-year collegiate football athlete. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Casey volunteers with The Alzheimer's Association. He resides in Maineville, Ohio with his wife and children and has interests that include golf, football, water skiing, and spending time with his family.

Tracy Jones is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Southland Equity Partners and FSC Securities Corporation prior to joining OSAIC. Outside of advising, Jones has hosted a talk show discussing current issues. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and multi-advisor platform approach.

Stephen Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for two family trusts. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to manage approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Robert Von Gerds is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Harrison, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a freelance writer for Cincinnati Magazine and a partner at Triplecrown Wealth Management, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and focuses on matching clients to appropriate programs based on risk tolerance and plan information.

David Schmitz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides customized financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Matthew Harris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach at Indian Hill Schools, a recreation position in Cincinnati. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment insights from its Global Investment Committee.