Shahid Malik is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and was previously with Sii from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Malik serves as Treasurer on the board of the American Muslim Chamber of Commerce and teaches Arabic. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed-account solutions. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across a variety of asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Michael Vennemeyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017, including its affiliated entity Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a paraplanner with Solomon Professional Services LLC, assisting with client meeting preparations. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing customized Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate tailored advice primarily for clients who hold assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Mike Bell is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at L.M. Kohn & Company, Greensky, Inc., and Fifth Third Securities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and financial planning solutions.

Michelle Metzger is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Osaic since 2025 and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 26 years. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Sage Wealth Management, LLC, a legal entity for managing business expenses, and serves as an agent offering fixed insurance products including fixed annuities, disability, and traditional life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools and third-party programs to construct diversified portfolios for a variety of client types.

Cynthia Yozwiak is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2007 and Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Payne is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Loveland, Ohio. He has 15 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2010. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Traci Manford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, she spent 25 years at JPMorgan Asset Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and global investment research.

Mark Wilkins is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in West Chester, Ohio. He has 19 years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing technology services and maintenance to small businesses on an ad-hoc basis. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate management of these services.

Amanda Gulasy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Alyson Workman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs for five years before joining UBS in 2020. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Chase Slyder is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously held roles at Plante Moran and Education At Work. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and a range of capital markets services.

Nicholas Baumgartner is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides comprehensive wealth planning services tailored to clients' unique ambitions and personal priorities. His work focuses on helping clients pursue goals such as funding education, planning for retirement, covering potential healthcare costs, and achieving long-term family objectives. Nicholas holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Xavier University.

Christopher Denicola is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2011 and holds the Series 66 designation. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor investment strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christopher Lehan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at PNC Investments prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Alec Pfriem is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously held positions at Morgan Stanley and has worked with High Five Sports Academy and Valhalla Golf Club in roles outside the financial industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver customized investment solutions.

Misty Wilson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Justin King is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its advisory services.

Krystal Kirk is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of the Brookside Swim and Tennis Club in Cincinnati, where she participates in maintenance and event planning. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Zachary Martin is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping individuals and families with family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. His areas of expertise include retirement planning, investment management, tax efficient strategies, wealth accumulation, and distribution planning. Zachary holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of the Cumberlands and has earned professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He focuses on providing personalized, proactive guidance designed to support clients' long-term financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Zachary enjoys adventure sports, baseball, camping, hiking, and spending time with his family.