Emma McClure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Macy’s and is also associated with the Cincinnati Bengals. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through a variety of platforms including corporate financial planning agreements.

Drew Fulton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background that includes healthcare and therapy services as well as service in the United States Navy Reserves. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, with a range of asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Jay Otto is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2009 to 2026. Outside of his advisory work, Otto owns and operates a construction business, Otto and Walsh Construction, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm employs a range of portfolio management strategies and maintains both proprietary and third-party model solutions tailored to client objectives.

Anthony Bollin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management, financial planning, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through its diverse platform and research resources.

Eugene Peters is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he prepares tax returns and supervises interns and staff at Hartlaub CPA Advisory Group. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through its retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Mark Ledonne is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Aaron Dietz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years and UBS Financial Services for five years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment tools and strategies.

Dustin Rodgers is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their goals and preferences. He emphasizes building strong and lasting client relationships in his practice. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Services Representative, Stock Plan Associate, Stock Plan Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024.

Linda Litzler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has been involved with Litzler Financial Service Corporation since 1991, where she is the owner. Litzler serves as treasurer for the Cincinnati Employees Credit Union, assisting with the management of CD and loan rates for its members. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Blair Marie Larson Edman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding the Series 63 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Merrill, and Oppenheimer. She serves as a trustee and co-trustee for investment-related trusts in West Chester, Ohio. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Michael Broughton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2000, including six years at the current firm entity. He has 26 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and board member of BFM & Associates, LLC, a financial planning practice he operates with partners. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Denise Cox is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she currently leads and supports a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with clients to provide tailored planning experiences. She has held this position since 2023. Prior to her current role, Denise served as Assistant Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023, and as Team Leader for Workplace Planning and Advice from 2018 to 2021. Her experience also includes serving as a Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2018. Denise's professional background demonstrates her extensive experience in financial planning and client relationship management within Fidelity Investments. Outside of her professional role, she has personal interests in art, beach activities, cooking and baking, exploring food, and music.

Suzanne Short is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services and related entities since 2019 and previously spent 13 years at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company. Outside of advising, she serves as Director of Retail Brokerage and program manager for the RJ Brokerage division at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a varied client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance clients through a dedicated municipal advisor affiliation.

Deborah Horn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC in 2015–2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Girmann is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2017 and previously owned Little Dutch Trading Company for 14 years. He is also employed by River Hills Consulting Services, LLC, a role related to his advisory practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its retirement planning approach.

Michael Short is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Metlife Securities, New England Securities, and Ameriprise. He is currently associated with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Bockhorst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winchester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of non-investment home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited set of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Kevin Shepherd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2018, he worked at Cincinnati Children’s from 2016 to 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fee-based financial planning and a range of capital markets solutions.

Richard Stadelmaier is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Merrill and Bank of America N.A. in 2022, he served in the United States Air Force from 2011 to 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

James Markley is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He works with clients to develop dynamic financial plans tailored to their individual goals. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant and a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Raymond James from 2019 to 2022. James brings experience in financial planning and investment consulting to his current position. He applies his professional background to assist clients in achieving confidence in their financial decisions. Outside of his professional life, James is a husband and father of three, which informs his understanding of the complexities involved in creating financial plans for families. In his personal time, James enjoys attending concerts, participating in football, gardening, playing tennis, going to the theater, and volunteering.