Frank Hotze is a financial advisor at Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and PNC in various roles since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

John Dougherty III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business through Dougherty Tedesco and Associates. 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology-driven portfolio solutions.

Keith Lum is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. Lum serves on the board of directors for Every Child Succeeds, a nonprofit that delivers evidence-based home visitation services in Ohio and Kentucky. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Vicky Mattison Leguillon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Thurston Springer Miller Herd & Titak, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research resources.

Cynthia Dwyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of a family rental property in New Richmond, Ohio. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bruce Myers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he also works as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities, utilizing a tiered wrap fee structure and various investment models.

Robert Bedinghaus is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Raymond James Financial and previously spent seven years at Edward Jones. Bedinghaus is authoring a book aimed at near-retirees and early retirees to support his marketing efforts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, providing tailored advice supported by firm research and a broad affiliate network.

John Eiben is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Milford, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of advisory work, he manages the upkeep and maintenance of the building housing his Edward Jones office. 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 and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Sherry Hitch Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jason Reeves is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2004 and 2005, respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Judith Robb is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Cincinnati, OH. She has 20 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill since 1998. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Bao Nguyen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked at Procter & Gamble for ten years. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Margaret Vanluit is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Roosters, Country Bow Brewing, and Texas Roadhouse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Robin Freeman is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Outside of his advisory role, Freeman is involved in independent insurance activities and owns a financial services business focused on insurance, benefits, and human resources. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals who use a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

George Haddad is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill, reflecting a long tenure within major financial institutions. Haddad is a member of the Board of Executive Advisors for the Department of Finance at the Williams College of Business at Xavier University, where he provides guidance to students and faculty. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by a Global Investment Committee to help clients model financial outcomes.

Bradley Reis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for five years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Peter Kariofiles is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he has worked for 10 years since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the head coach of the Xavier University Men's Club Ice Hockey Team. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and wealth management services.

Megan Dalton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned Notary Public. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Kevin Chapin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Randstad US LLC and the University of Kentucky. He is a 50% owner of The Yellowstone Group, LLC, where he manages income and expenses related to the property. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brian Emery is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Montgomery, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015 and serves as president of the Cornell Office Park Board. Emery also owns Balag Professional Services, an LLC that supports his office operations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial assets, providing written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver annual, personalized retirement-income reports through a centralized consulting team.