Brandon Blackford is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Edward Jones since 2011. He serves as an advisory board member for Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Jetter School of Business, contributing to the development of the school's Financial Services curriculum. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Ratermann is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Piqua, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a member of SR Capital LLC, a rental property business in Piqua. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Kasey Massie Yeagle is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, Ohio, with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Yeagle serves as COO of Haubert & Howe, LLC, where she is involved in investment-related activities and also acts as co-trustee for multiple 401(k) plans. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, offering a broad range of planning services including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Jesse O'Rourke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for ITW Hobart Service for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Buehrer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including Standing Up to POTS, Love Pursuit International, the Tipp City Area Arts Council, and Camp Honor. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach combines detailed planning with managed-account options, delivered by a broad network of financial advisors.

Olivia Anthony is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, she worked at Palstar Inc and Flyer Enterprises and held roles at the University of Dayton. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Margaret Hanslik is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, leveraging proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Jyl Schaer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, Ohio, with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a farming business with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Polina Nocera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Lincoln Investment. In addition to her advisory role, she has served as an investment service analyst and relationship specialist with Shore Morgan Young Wealth Strategies, focusing on investment operations and client services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Cassondra Salazar is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Ameriprise in Troy, OH, and previously held positions at JP Morgan Securities, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services. In addition to her role at Ameriprise, she is an associate financial advisor managing an advisory business at Beyond Wealth Advisors. 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 ongoing retirement-income planning advice using a written Recommendation Report and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Randall Evans is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in preferred equity investments through GHGC PREF LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Roman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in the United States Air Force and construction. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Vicki Long is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in West Milton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, operating through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Klaes is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Vandalia, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked within several Charles Schwab entities since 2014, including Schwab Private Client Investment Advisors and multiple Schwab bank affiliates. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Zachary Rapp is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Troy, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2016 and has worked with Jon Coomer since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for the Tecumseh Education Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, operating through thousands of financial professionals and managing a multi‑billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

Terrence Geary is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Sanctuary Advisors LLC, Monere Investments, Inc., and Alt Fund Distributors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and executive director of Just One Dash, a volunteer-run nonprofit supporting families in East Garfield Park, Chicago. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and personalized investment recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.