Alex De Mann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Fidelity Investments, Wallace Hart Capital Management, and Journey Advisory Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Dana Krutka is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed in client service positions at Aspire Wealth Planning and JW-CIN Inc, both based in Cincinnati, OH. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and uses various analytical tools to assist clients in making informed decisions.

Steven Frank is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Covington Economic Development Authority and participates in the City of Covington Committee of Form of Government Transition. 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 a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Moll is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Hyde Park Golf and Country Club and GoJet Airlines, among other roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools to support its services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffry Diacono is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Merrill since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and directs 241 Water Polo & Swim Club, providing athletic training and managing club operations. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Richard Mirrielees is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2017 and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2012 to 2017. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, 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 strategies.

Aaron Ames is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oxford, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Ames also serves as a notary in his local community. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Judith Budnik is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes long-term roles at Kroger and Pfs Investments Inc., alongside her ongoing work with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of finance, she owns Stoney Roads, a business that sells stones and minerals. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Andrew Cimis is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1993 and joined Merrill Lynch in 1992. Andrew provides clients with a comprehensive wealth management approach, focusing on creating strategies tailored to individual needs through careful listening and informed decision-making. Andrew holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from Siena College. His experience encompasses wealth management, investment management, retirement income planning, asset preservation, and risk management. Outside of his professional role, Andrew lives in Terrace Park, Ohio with his wife Michelle and their two children, Lauren and Nicholas. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, camping, fishing, ice hockey, reading, spending time with family, watching movies, and woodworking.

Tylor Matheson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and KeyBank before joining Morgan Stanley. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to assist clients in modeling financial outcomes.

Brandy Davis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica since 2014 and has additional experience in public service roles with Cincinnati Public Schools and Ohio Unemployment. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a real estate income business through RD Freedom & Legacy, LLC. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Kerry Beeber is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2013, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and application of AI in research.

Brian Bascom is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a YouTube channel focused on technology content. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering personalized financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a comprehensive range of investment and planning services.

Timothy Kearns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Western & Southern Brokerage. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Neumann Golf Course and Elder High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment and planning solutions.

Michael Rawlings is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Rawlings is an author of multiple books, including two spiritual titles. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Luke Wiley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Wiley is the author of a book and publishes related educational articles through his sole proprietorship, 52 Week Low LLC. He is also involved in charitable outreach through an entity that owns a luxury vehicle used to inspire inner-city schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Robert Jordan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner involved in managing a family rental property. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight of sub-advisers, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

John Whedon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lauren Schafer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Graybar Electric Company, Amazon, and Eastern Kentucky University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Brian Smith is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2004 and affiliated with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support, serving a large client base across multiple programs.