Howard Mcewen Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic since 2018. Prior to that, he worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is vice president of the Estate Planning Council of Northern Kentucky, a professional association that facilitates collaboration and education among estate planning professionals, where he helps coordinate speakers for events. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and offers access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

David Sehlhorst is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to help them achieve their financial goals through tailored planning and ongoing support. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, holding various roles including Investment Solutions Representative and Fixed Income Specialist, which have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of investment strategies and client relationship management. David holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his ability to provide a range of financial services. Outside of his professional work, he engages in family activities and enjoys fitness, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Samantha Mccomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fifth Third Securities, and Fifth Third Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and oversee multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Justin Maldonado is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on building sustained relationships with clients and their families, aiming to understand their priorities and goals. He collaborates with clients to develop comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their personal definitions of success. Justin joined Fidelity Investments in 2013 and has held multiple positions within the company, including Director of Executive Services Officer, Benefits and Planning Consultant for Executive Services, Fixed Income Specialist, Senior Stock Plan Executive Services Specialist, and Stock Plan Consultant. This progression reflects his extensive experience in wealth planning and financial services. He holds an AR Insurance License.

Mark Keiser is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and over eight years of experience. His prior work includes roles at Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine and the Kansas City Royals Baseball Club. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jeremy Homer is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity since 2015 and operates a side business selling tabletop gaming access at conventions. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a diverse range of investment vehicles.

Benjamin Benson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Provest and Planet Fitness Midwest. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Steven Knapp is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Burlington, KY, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Michael Hensler is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management through both advisory and brokerage channels.

John Carnes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Prestwicke Partners, LLC, involved in investment-related decision making and property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Marc Laureano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at PNC Investments since 2015 and Cambridge Investment Research since 2022. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals using a variety of custody and platform arrangements.

Bradley Edwards is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stepaniak Collections for seven years. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor driver for Uber. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Thomas Howell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity in various roles since 2005. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Karen Geisen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a business called Wreaths by Karen, creating and selling handmade custom wreaths. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Michael Brandy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at the University of Kentucky, Art Daniel's Pool Company, and Anderson High School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, working extensively with program sponsors and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Brent Gross is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for five years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved as an owner and landlord of a rental property. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology.

Gavin Sustarich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Kroger and held positions at Eagle Creek Country Club as well as at Grant County High School and Middle School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized retirement income service that provides tailored planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeffery Perkins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Hd Vest Investment Services prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Brent Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2008. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Tatjana Cumic is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent since 2020 and previously held roles at Express Employment Professionals and the University of Montenegro. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive financial planning across a range of topics without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm combines goal-based analyses with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”