Bret Ford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 32 years of industry experience, including roles at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a life and long-term care insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software to deliver collaborative, goal-based recommendations.

Tonya Hammonds is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, she has experience in education and local sports organizations. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria in its investment recommendations.

Kyle Buehrer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing six years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2019 and previously worked at CGI. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Zachary Bruening is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Greenville, OH since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and has spent his entire advisory career with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. 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.

Melissa Bowman is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and 2011, respectively. Outside of advising, she owns Rainbow Accounting Services, where she provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with custody and trade execution services through Pershing.

Lance Schlosser is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Peak Retirement Planning, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

Mary Lumsden is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. 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 specialized areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special-needs analysis, and divorce planning.

Kayla Buehrer is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Parfitt & Associates, LLC, as well as in various roles outside finance including positions at UPS and the Athens County Sheriff's Office. Buehrer serves on the Tipp City Design Committee, which focuses on improving and maintaining the appearance of the downtown area. 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 across a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Andria Haworth is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Piqua, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2018 before joining Thrivent, where she has been since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Haworth serves as a financial secretary at St. John's Lutheran Church and is involved with community organizations including the Darke County 4-H Committee and the Darke County Fish Pantry board. 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 covering a broad array of topics and combines planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing service called WealthPlan, while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

Robert Salisbury is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2017, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank NA, and Fifth Third Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Morad Zayed is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Services Group, Morgan Stanley, Citizens Securities, Merrill, and Fifth Third Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm employs proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations across various financial planning areas, integrating advisory services with multiple financial product offerings.

Todd Subler is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Greenville, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a vacation property in Thompsonville, Michigan. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Erin Sherry is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Erin is the branch owner of Sherry Wealth Management, operating under the Raymond James Financial Services umbrella in Greenville, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to align recommendations with client goals, supporting implementation through its advisory programs and affiliates.

Michael Mc Corkle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he spent six years at Hartzell Propeller Inc. Outside of finance, Mc Corkle provides flight training and pilot services, assisting local pilots in maintaining their licenses. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including managed accounts and mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

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.