Andrew Jostworth is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Crestview Hills, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at THOR Investment Management Inc. for five years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant freshmen football coach at Archbishop McNicholas High School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Julie Tapke is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Julie Learning Center, a nonprofit organization. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct indexing.

James Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Great American Insurance Group. Smith serves as an unpaid board member for Smith-Feike-Minton, Inc., a family-owned independent insurance agency in Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Bradley Hohlbein is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, with two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Fifth Third Bank from 2022 to 2024. His background includes multiple roles associated with the University of Cincinnati and service in the US Army Reserve. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Erin Mullen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2016. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, FIDELITY Personal and Workplace Advisors, and currently Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment process combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from a broad universe of funds.

Kirk Carr is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been contributing since 2010. Prior to this role, he worked as a Private Client Group Associate at Fidelity Investments from 2005 to 2010. In his professional capacity, Kirk focuses on establishing trusted relationships with families and households to support their financial success throughout retirement or other financial objectives. Kirk holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, which complement his expertise in financial planning. Outside of his professional work, he pursues personal interests including comedy, concerts, cooking and baking, hiking, outdoor adventures, and skiing.

George Nofel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joseph Redding is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction and is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Jonathan Stocking is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2020. Prior to that, he held positions at Northwestern Mutual and other firms in various roles. Jonathan is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it maintains distinctive regulatory registrations and advisory roles within the institutional investment space.

Jackson Street is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he held roles at several companies including RMH Franchise Holdings, First Round Draft, Flynn Restaurant Group, and Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a role in managing model portfolios and multi-manager funds.

Morgan Rains is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Morgan held roles at multiple firms including Ernst & Young LLP and Guardian Savings Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its commodity pool operator registration, advisory role to registered investment companies, and use of AI-driven research methodologies.

Tarha Young is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Young has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2014 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Pieper is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Fort Mitchell, Kentucky office. He focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding clients’ financial situations, families, and priorities. Christopher helps develop customized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. He provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to support clients’ diverse financial requirements. With over 20 years of experience, Christopher has worked primarily with families and small businesses in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky areas, as well as clients across the country. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. Christopher holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher graduated from Xavier University with a bachelor's degree in 1990. In addition to his professional work, he is involved in his community as a golf coach at Covington Catholic High School. His personal interests include baseball, golfing, and watching movies.

Ryan Scherder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Scherder creates and sells art. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a diverse range of portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Michael Andrews is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to the risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs of high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. His approach is consultative and objective, aiming to assist clients in meeting both their short- and long-term financial goals through a variety of solutions including investments, retirement planning, estate planning services, and philanthropy. Michael holds several professional credentials including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification earned in 2005, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his high school diploma from St Xavier High School. A significant part of his practice addresses retirement income strategies, especially following life transitions such as the loss of a spouse, divorce, retirement, inheritance, or sale of a business. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, and hiking.

Jacob Heck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and worked in education. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research and quantitative analysis, with distinctive capabilities in algorithmic portfolio construction and advisory roles for registered investment companies.

Cassidy Carr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Cassidy worked at The OJM Group and LiveWell Capital, and serves concurrently in the US Army since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Mark MacFarlane is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. In this role, he assists clients with benefits and wealth planning, collaborating with them to explore various planning and guidance strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Mark began his career with Fidelity Investments in 2019 as a Workplace Planning Associate, progressing to Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services in 2023 before assuming his current position. His professional experience centers on client engagement and financial planning within the investment services sector. Mark emphasizes the importance of building trusted relationships with clients and adheres to high standards in service delivery.

William Mericle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank from 2018 to 2023, and spent ten years at Fidelity Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alexander Donley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Donley serves as a trustee to a family trust and is a partner in an LLC focused on wealth management. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.