Christopher Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and the University of Cincinnati. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with an investment approach that combines proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its registration as a commodity pool operator, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Eric Wilfong is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fidelity Investments. His prior work history includes roles at Paycor, Touchstone Securities, and IFS Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, employing a systematic investment process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Christa Knollman is a Certified Financial Planner® at Ameriprise Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2016 and also serves as Director of Advisor Development at Heick, Hester, Smith & Associates, where she coaches financial advisors on client acquisition and firm initiatives. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning advice through a collaboration between a centralized service team and the client’s financial advisor.

Ryan Kendall is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2005, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors from 2018 to 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Delano Balter is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2004, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and the management of model portfolios. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive features such as registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI-driven research methodologies.

Avery Wood is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. Prior to this, Avery served as a Workplace Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2026. In these roles, Avery focuses on building trusted, long-term relationships with families, guiding them toward financial success in retirement and across every stage of life. Outside of work, Avery's personal interests include baseball, family activities, and golf.

Michelle Neiheisel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2005. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a TikTok Shop affiliate, promoting products through social media. Michelle is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios and advisory services across a range of investment vehicles.

Kevin Widener is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1998 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in a health insurance program through Life X/Cigna that involves research-based policy participation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research-driven modeling with algorithmic automation to generate tailored retirement income recommendations, serving a broad client base through its wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Maryann Pietromonaco is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Pietromonaco serves as Board Chair of Aviatra Accelerators, an organization focused on education and mentoring loans to female entrepreneurs, and is involved with several nonprofit boards including the Alliance of Catholic Urban Education and the SUNY Oneonta Foundation Finance Investment Sub-Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its advisory process.

John Schablein is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held various roles including coaching basketball at local high schools. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts through financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm offers multiple investment platforms and proprietary model strategies, delivering services via a broad network of independent financial professionals.

D.J. Trindle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association in Cincinnati, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and investment models as part of its financial planning process.

Alex Tussey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Merrill from 2021 to 2024 and has held various roles at financial services and realty firms since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Custis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has previously worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Fidelity, Money Scientific, and DC Capital Management. Custis also manages an advisory business with River Hills Consulting LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kelly Palmer is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Mitchell, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and joined Bank of America, N.A. in 2025. 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.

Matt Terrell is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2013, beginning as a Retirement Benefits Coordinator. Over the years, he advanced through various roles including Executive Services Associate, Benefits & Planning Consultant, Executive Services, and Wealth Management Planning Consultant before assuming his current position. His career at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, during which he has developed experience in wealth management planning, benefits consultation, and executive services. Matt focuses on strengthening client relationships by understanding their priorities and encouraging proactive financial planning. He values an attentive, reliable, and diligent approach to client interactions and finds motivation in helping clients engage with their future planning.

Mark Mansur is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Thrivent since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company, Retirement Resources, LLP, Integrity Wealth & Financial, LLC, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning relationships and integrates planning with managed-account programs while keeping these services separate.

Chase Holthaus is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fort Wright, KY. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Dixie Heights High School Booster Club since 2017. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Michael Fritz is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Ft Wright, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2008. Fritz serves on the investment committees of the Dorothy Wood Foundation and the Brain Injury Alliance of Northern Kentucky and is involved in several family and charitable LLCs. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and both in-house and third-party managers.

Ryan Totten is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Cetera and has prior experience at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Additionally, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through his role at Hicks and Mann. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services via a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ben Pio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has been with Fidelity Investments in various roles since 2016, including Investment Management Consultant II, Client Management Representative, Managed Accounts Support Specialist, Help Desk in Client Services, and High Net Worth II Service Associate. Ben's areas of focus include investment strategies, retirement planning, income protection, and facilitating family conversations regarding financial matters. He emphasizes a thoughtful, goal-oriented approach to connect with clients and develop long-lasting personal relationships. Ben holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.