Wendy Brinker is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Dublin, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 1997 and 2005, respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee and bookkeeper for Curtain Players Theatre in Galena, OH. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth management services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment due diligence.

Gregory Ruff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dublin, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Mark Huber is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Worthington, Ohio, holding a Series 63 credential and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1991. Outside of financial services, he is a part owner of a Standardbred trotter horse involved in selecting stakes races. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Howard O'Malley IV is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Natcity Investments, Chase Investment Services, Banc One Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cynthia Davis is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, she worked at Merrill for 21 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Samir Bagga is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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.

Dane Robinson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grove City, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Investments, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Ferne is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. 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 analyses covering a wide range of planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Robert Turner II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments for six years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019. He is also involved in life, long-term care, and disability insurance sales and marketing through an affiliation with Crump Life Insurance. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with planning services available through discrete engagements and optional implementation.

Joseph Panfil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. 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 provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Noah St John is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Worthington, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, he held various roles including positions at Texas Roadhouse, Lifetime, Walmart, and Southern New Hampshire University. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship reselling collectibles such as Legos, bobbleheads, and cards. 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 and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan, while maintaining separate planning and portfolio management services.

Sean Gibbons is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advanced Retirement Design and MAI Capital Management, as well as work related to recreational and educational organizations. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Stevenson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment policy preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking.

Karen Cookston is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1987. Outside of her advisory role, Cookston serves on multiple nonprofit boards in the Columbus and Buckeye Lake, Ohio areas, including Life Care Alliance and the Buckeye Lake Regional Foundation. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Gregory Miller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wachovia Securities Financial Network, LLC since 2009. 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 retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Michelle Mckenzie is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets services.

Vincent Eckel is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2008. He previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he services existing clients through an insurance relationship with Allstate Health. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a range of advisory models and third-party asset management programs, focusing on matching clients to appropriate investment solutions without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Gregory Brunot is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees.

Eric Shearer is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has held roles at Vorisek Financial Corporation since 2007, where he serves as Vice President and Director of Financial Planning. His background includes financial planning and capital needs analysis related to life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering a range of services such as financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Thomas Mitchell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mitchell serves on the finance committee of The Country Club at Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery conversations and modeling tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.