Jeffrey Layne is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2002 and was involved with Aerials Athletics LLC for 15 years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment placement process.

Matthew Dodds is Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving as the business manager for The Evelo/Singer/Sullivan Group. He oversees the operations segment of the team, managing staff and internal control systems, preparing management reports and reviews, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. His role supports the team’s focus on corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and ultra-high-net-worth families by streamlining operations and compliance functions. Matthew began his career with Merrill Lynch in 2000 and joined The Evelo/Singer/Sullivan Group in 2016. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Finance from the University of Cincinnati. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of work, Matthew enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Carla Hellmann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at METLIFE Securities Inc and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in Medicare-related products, dental and group disability income, and life/accident/health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning relationships using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized planning programs including estate settlement and divorce planning.

Daniel Clark is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering non-discretionary advisory services alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts and multi-asset model portfolios. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and combination of advisory and brokerage services.

Nancy Harrill is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, serving in various roles including Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2015 to 2018. With 10 years of experience, Nancy focuses on investment strategies, retirement income, tax, and estate planning considerations. She adopts an educational approach aimed at simplifying financial concepts and collaborating with clients to prioritize their most important financial decisions.

Jesse Mullins is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network for 16 years and UBS Financial Services for 6 years. Mullins also operates a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.J.B. Hilliard, W.L. Lyons, LLC, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he has been an Uber driver and is a notary public in the state of Ohio; he also engages in tax preparation and has begun authoring content. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset allocations and approaches.

Larson Graham is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Wyoming, Ohio. He is a member of the Guggenheim Group team in Cincinnati, Ohio, which manages client balances exceeding $520 million and operates in 33 states. Larson focuses on providing wealth management services to individuals and families with investable assets of $250,000 or more. Larson's expertise includes college education planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Duquesne University's AJ Palumbo School of Business, graduating in 2016. Prior to his financial services career, Larson played professional football with teams including the Atlanta Falcons, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Birmingham Iron in the AAF. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Larson resides with his wife Olivia, daughter Ruby, and their boxer Georgia. He is involved in the Wyoming Youth Football Association and enjoys activities such as baseball, fishing, football, hiking, hunting, traveling, and woodworking.

David Lau is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Avantax Advisory Services, Hicks & Mann Wealth Management, and Western & Southern Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he assists at Hicks & Mann Wealth Management as a Wealth Operations Assistant, supporting client follow-ups, market research, and tax return preparation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

David Baller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and finance committee member for Dayton Crayons to Classrooms, a nonprofit supporting teachers by collecting school supplies. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm leverages research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a comprehensive range of financial products and services.

Daniel Brown is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities, U.S. Bancorp Investments, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is associated with Brownstone Financial, an investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, leveraging IARs who implement diverse investment strategies and utilize advanced operational tools.

James Getter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, he has ownership interests in two wealth management firms based in Cincinnati. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu through a large network of advisors, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations across various financial planning needs.

Howard Kaplan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. for 17 years. Kaplan serves on the finance and investment committees of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and Wise Temple, where he holds executive roles. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nicholas Grimm is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Securities for nine years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kerianne Cummings is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a background that includes work in travel nursing and the hospitality industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mary Schuler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a caretaker for her disabled husband and is involved with the Center for Independent Living Options, a nonprofit providing financial assistance for personal care attendants. 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.

Justin Barrett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hamilton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Color Brite Display from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts trivia events at a bar one night a week. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Huimin Shi is a financial advisor with Merrill based in West Chester, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Sterling Bank & Trust. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals and institutions.

Thomas Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, he worked at PNC Investments for 13 years. He also manages investments as a bank branch employee at Heritage Bank. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Kevin Bruegge is a Private Wealth Advisor and a principal partner with The Evelo | Singer | Sullivan | Bruegge Group. He has been with the team since 2002, serving affluent business owners with complex investment and wealth planning needs. Kevin takes a holistic approach to create customized portfolios that address each client family's personal wealth objectives and goals, focusing on aligning personal and business goals well before liquidity events. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). With over 20 years of experience, Kevin specializes in advising business owners on the decisions that precede and follow significant liquidity events. He helps clients maximize enterprise value, optimize after-tax outcomes, and transition their wealth with clarity and purpose. Kevin is known for his planning-first approach, working proactively with clients to position them to make informed decisions. His client focus areas include executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, women and wealth, sports & entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kevin graduated magna cum laude from Ohio University with a B.B.A. in Economics and Finance and holds an M.B.A. from Xavier University. He is actively involved in the community, serving on the advisory boards of The Salvation Army and the Cincinnati Parks Foundation.