Leo Lauterbach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Mason, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, from 2009 to 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Lucas Hiler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mason, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, as well as in accounting at Kirsch CPA Group LLC. Hiler has experience in event management and has worked with the Dan Beard Council. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kevin Ruther is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner and operator of a real estate partnership involved in rental property decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets solutions.

Spencer Strunk is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in roles outside the financial sector, including at Planet Fitness and the University of Kentucky. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Kelsey Mc Kay is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC before joining UBS in 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor portfolios and offers both fee-based financial planning and capital markets services.

Beth Kiernan is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Liberty Township, OH, and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, with an emphasis on Ameriprise-managed accounts and affiliated investment products.

Francisco Armada is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of Solomon Professional Services, LLC, a firm that supports the operations of a planning business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Hemsath is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, The Motz Group, and Great American Insurance Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Briner Ellis is a financial advisor based in Cincinnati, OH, affiliated with Morgan Stanley. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at W&S Brokerage Services and Western & Southern Life/Western Southern Financial Group. 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 and financial planning services that incorporate firm‑approved tools and methodologies to support tailored client strategies.

Carianne Straus is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 19 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to her advisory role, she sells insurance products to meet clients’ financial planning needs and serves as attorney-in-fact on investment accounts for family members. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports multiple investment platforms, including third-party managed accounts and alternative investments.

Suzanne Frazier is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides access to proprietary research and capital markets operations.

Timothy Vollrath is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities, and Prudential Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an elected trustee for Miami Township and is the commander of the Miller Stockum American Legion Post 485. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports a range of investment and educational services.

Michelle Payne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors who holds 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Eastern Personnel Services, Fairfield City Schools, and Miller Wilkins and Associates. She is involved in sales of investment-related products and also receives compensation from affiliated companies for loan products and referrals of home security and automation services. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supports accounts with custodial services from Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets through a network of nearly 3,700 advisors.

Lauren Best is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Elizabeth Koob is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1992. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Timeless Charm Weddings & Events LLC, a part-time venture in event planning. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Gregory Takas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2004. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Abigail Robinson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at Starbucks and Taylor University. Robinson is also a junior partner and advisor of the limited liability company Triplecrown Wealth Management LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs.

Angela Laux is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015, also working with Bank of America N.A. since 2023. 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.

Vicki Marsh is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1993 and holds a Series 63 designation. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Marsh has spent her entire advisory career within the Ameriprise organization. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, personalized retirement income recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Kyle Mclaughlin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.