Frank Hotze is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, and previously held roles with PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2013 to 2019. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Dougherty III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Dougherty Tedesco and Associates in investment-related activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Keith Lum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Lum serves on the board of directors for Every Child Succeeds, a nonprofit that delivers evidence-based home visitation services in Ohio and Kentucky. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sarah Ross is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, she was associated with Younique, LLC from 2015 to 2017 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2007. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bruce Myers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he also works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, utilizing a tiered wrap fee structure and various investment models.

Robert Bedinghaus is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Lebanon, OH. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones for seven years. He is also an author working on a book targeted at near-retirees and early retirees. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and specialized services.

John Eiben is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milford, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he manages the upkeep and maintenance of the building housing his Edward Jones office. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Benjamin King is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a seven-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cincinnati, OH. 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 through a large network of more than 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sherry Hitch Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Reeves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2004, including roles at Charles Schwab bank and Charles Schwab Premier Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by an integrated operational structure and centralized custody services.

Judith Robb is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1998. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bethany Strunk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and spent one year at Citigroup, Inc. prior to that. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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.

Robin Freeman is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Outside of his advisory role, Freeman is involved in independent insurance activities and owns a financial services business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals who use a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

George Haddad is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Haddad serves on the Board of Executive Advisors for the Department of Finance at the Williams College of Business at Xavier University, providing advice and guidance to students and faculty. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Bradley Reis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for five years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Peter Kariofiles is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked for 10 years since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach of the Xavier University Men's Club Ice Hockey Team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and wealth management services.

Megan Dalton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, Megan is a notary public. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Chapin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Randstad US LLC and the University of Kentucky. He is a 50% owner of The Yellowstone Group, LLC, where he manages income and expenses related to the property. 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.

Brian Emery is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Montgomery, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015 and serves as president of the Cornell Office Park Board. Emery also owns Balag Professional Services, an LLC that supports his office operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver annual, personalized retirement-income reports through a centralized consulting team.

Shawn Simmons is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently at UBS Financial Services since 2008. Based in Cincinnati, OH, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons is a partner in Mountain-Time LLC, a business managing vacation property in Breckenridge, Colorado. 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, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets functions.