Alexander Hemsath is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, The Motz Group, and Great American Insurance Group. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Briner Ellis is a financial advisor based in Cincinnati, OH, affiliated with Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Life/Western Southern Financial Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm‑approved tools and methodologies to support tailored client strategies.

Carianne Straus is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she sells insurance products to meet clients’ financial planning needs and serves as attorney-in-fact on investment accounts for family members. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, including third-party managed accounts and alternative investments.

Suzanne Frazier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets operations.

Timothy Vollrath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elected trustee for Miami Township and is the commander of the Miller Stockum American Legion Post 485. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports a range of investment and educational services.

Lauren Best is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Elizabeth Koob is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Timeless Charm Weddings & Events LLC, a part-time venture in event planning. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Cassandra Leitsinger is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she was employed by the University of Kentucky and Fifth Third Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Gregory Takas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Mason Sexton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Covington, KY, and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon Returns Center CVG2, Roto-Rooter Services Company, and Bramel & Ackley, PSC. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that 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 blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it manages model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Zack Houze is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He previously worked as a High Net Worth Associate from 2022 to 2023 and as a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2021 to 2022 at the same firm. In his work as an investment advisor, Zack focuses on understanding clients' specific needs and goals to co-create holistic financial plans and tailored investment strategies. His approach emphasizes collaboration and the use of available tools to support clients' financial well-being and peace of mind.

Margaret Hawk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she was employed at Aerotek and Extended Travel. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a personal branding business focused on growing social media presence for clients. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Abigail Robinson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a junior partner in a limited liability company, Triplecrown Wealth Management LLC, based in Cincinnati, OH. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Angela Laux is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, also having worked at Bank of America N.A. from 2023 to the present. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Vicki Marsh is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1993 and holds a Series 63 designation. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Marsh has spent her entire advisory career within the Ameriprise organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, personalized retirement income recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Kyle Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Rachel Hupprich Anderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC since 2017, and previously at Legacy Investment Services from 2015 to 2017. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to multiple registered investment companies, and its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Kara Hohnecker is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2014, progressing through various roles including Wealth Management Planning Consultant, Benefits and Planning Consultant, and Relationship Manager positions across Investor Centers and Portfolio Advisory Services. Her career at Fidelity demonstrates a consistent focus on client relationship management and wealth planning. In her current role, Kara emphasizes a collaborative approach with clients, aiming to work as a team to ensure that client objectives are central to the planning process. She is organized and committed to delivering work that instills confidence in the financial plans developed with her clients. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kara has personal interests that include pets, reading, and traveling.

Lauren Larson Long is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has nine years of experience with Morgan Stanley, beginning in 2017, and seven years in the industry overall. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools.

Ryan Whitford is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined UBS in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Whitford participates in community theatre and has performed in the summer musical "Jersey Boys" with Cincinnati Landmark Productions. 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 employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.