Mitchell Deskins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023, following positions at Dinergy Wealth Management and Horter Financial Strategies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates in its financial planning process.

Garry Binegar Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of his family’s irrevocable life insurance trust. 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 utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Reed Carter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS in various capacities since 2017, including four years prior at the University of Kentucky. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and a range of mutual fund and alternative product solutions. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Gregory Wells is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Darrin Mcaninch is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2025. Prior to this, he spent over three decades with Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. He is a board member of his local homeowners association, where he assists in selecting service providers and addressing resident issues. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach is model-based, focusing on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management, with a notable scale and complex affiliate network.

Edward Freese is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several Fidelity entities since 2001, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Prior to that, he spent a year at Fisher Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, often employing affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers to manage portfolios systematically.

Donald Mcclurg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and United Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a condo rental business in Cincinnati. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

William Hennessy is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Dana Gardens. Before entering the financial industry, he worked in various hospitality and service roles, including at the Chicago White Sox and Xavier University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Rae Isaacs is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. based in Ft Wright, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. Isaacs has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2007. Isaacs is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of strategies, including traditional and non-traditional investments, with options for discretionary management and overlays.

Stephen Fish is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Dennis Sweeney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 56 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and has operated Dennis J. Sweeney Co. since 1970. Outside of advisory services, he is also an independent insurance agent with Sweeney & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with technology tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

William Washburn is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a comprehensive financial planning process, while offering a wide range of retail and institutional investment services.

Kristen Makari is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2016. She previously worked at Stifel for one year. In addition to her advisory work, she is a notary for Hamilton County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides various investment solutions, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Tyler Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and has prior experience at Family First Life, CNO Services LLC, and Bankers Life. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, with a range of specialized regulatory registrations supporting broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Matthew Wissman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hamilton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Wissman serves on the Badin High School Investment Committee and operates his own financial planning business, BFM & Associates, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Travis Vance is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Springdale, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2018 and has been involved with Fairfield Local Schools since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he tutors through Wyzant and is engaged in sports betting as a personal business activity. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and select discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure while maintaining oversight of its model offerings.

Marc Gallenstein is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management, tailoring financial strategies to align with clients’ individual financial situations, investment preferences, and risk tolerance. Marc offers clients access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits and financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Marc holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to delivering personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals through a one-on-one collaborative approach. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Marc participates in community service through volunteering with organizations such as Matthew 25 Ministries. In his personal time, Marc enjoys activities such as baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Emerson Knowles is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a speaker and trainer for the FI360 Center for Fiduciary Studies and is an advisory board member of the Rotary Club of Saddlebrooke Foundation. 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 institutional investors.

William Metz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Thomas Holocher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and board member of the Cincinnati chapter of the Exit Planning Institute, organizing educational content for professional advisors and business owners. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.