Meredith Hemmer is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has five years of industry experience, including roles at Tradebe Environmental Services and Auburn University prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and portfolio management. The firm integrates fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic approaches to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christopher Grote is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and R.W. Baird. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jacqueline Hurwitz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2010. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Karla Heck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015 and joined Fidelity Investments in 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Millard Ledford is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he managed the Ledford Family Farm and held an executive leadership role at Rock Solid Roofing, where he was involved in sales. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience as a sole proprietor in agriculture and as a partner in a roofing and exterior company. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Joshua Goewey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2005. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Jake Ernst is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports a broader wealth management team. He focuses on understanding clients' needs by exploring their goals, concerns, retirement timelines, legacy planning, and investment preferences. Jake emphasizes building confidence through trusted relationships in addition to creating effective financial strategies. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, initially serving as a Workplace Planning Consultant before his current role as a Planning Consultant starting in 2026. Jake holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Zachary Sech is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Nicholas Groman is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Fidelity and Horan Securities before joining LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is also commissioned as a notary in Cincinnati, OH. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Richard Brendza is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. He is also the owner of DGB Management LLC, a business formed for liability purposes with occasional hands-on duties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, drawing on multiple portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliate resources.

Daniel Bettendorf is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he creates content and designs for Amazon Print on Demand Products. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Andrew Donelan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked within Fidelity’s organizations since 2016. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its roles in fund advisory, use of systematic methodologies including AI, and formal advisory responsibilities to multiple registered investment companies.

Kevin Osborne is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity divisions since 2001. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Ryan Krift is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and concurrently with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning facilitated by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Braydon Benedum is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes both financial services and roles in the service and maintenance sectors. Outside of advising, he has worked at Eastgate Lanes, a bowling alley where he performed maintenance and customer service duties. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a range of model portfolios using systematic, long-term asset allocation strategies.

Elijah Liske is a financial advisor at Cetera with the PFS™ designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and has over a decade of experience in accounting and tax services, including roles at Liske & Brunner CPAs, LLC, where he provides tax consulting, compliance, valuation, and CFO services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program structures.

Joseph Moretti Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. from 2009 to 2024. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Richard Martin is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2024 and previously spent 15 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. Martin is also involved in managing a life insurance business where he offers life insurance and fixed annuities to clients when appropriate during reviews. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Joshua Erhart is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliates since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Dustin Watkins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 1999. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including retail and institutional investors, providing investment management and advisory services that utilize a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm’s offerings include discretionary portfolio management, advisory work, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.