Brenda Bennett is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2024. She previously worked at Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. and The Huntington Investment Company. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Brenda Bennett LLC, providing life coaching services for individuals undergoing significant life transitions such as retirement and job changes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad platform of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Sean Passmore is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was involved in lawn and landscape services and the hospitality industry. Passmore is also the owner of an e-commerce business operating online stores. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Erica Gardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her entire career since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of an Airbnb rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Donnita Mackie is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. She is involved in managing her advisory business and is affiliated with TRLT Ventures LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves a wide range of clients through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Jacquelyn Murphy is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a vacation property in Huntsville, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with more than $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Mary Gilmore is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Step Up Wealth Management LLC and United Planners' Financial Services, and has operated Gilmore Enterprises, Inc. for over 30 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple platform arrangements.

Matthew Hanuska is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Pride One. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

John Kurgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he manages office expenses through a separate business entity, JEJB, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research with modeling and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

Scott Mann serves as Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has worked closely with individuals and businesses to define and pursue their financial goals across every phase of their financial life cycle. His approach emphasizes the development of comprehensive wealth management strategies underpinned by in-depth financial advice and a foundation of trust. Mann’s expertise includes retirement planning, trust and estate planning in collaboration with tax accountants and attorneys, business transition planning, and individual wealth preservation and insurance strategies. He focuses on client needs such as college education planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Finance from Miami University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in New Albany, Ohio, with his wife Kristen and two daughters, Mann pursues outdoor interests including golf, hiking, and running.

Megan Torski is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Dublin, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She also has experience in the hospitality sector, having worked at 101 Beer Kitchen for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Nathan Daugherty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a commissioned notary in Dublin, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Matthew Zakelj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously was affiliated with The Ohio State University from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools and methodologies to assist clients in developing personalized plans.

Yam Routh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Blacklick, Ohio, holding five years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2020 and previously was employed by Columbus City Schools from 2017 to 2020. Outside of finance, he is involved with Evan-Gelina Travel Agency, LLC as an incorporator. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on various investment approaches including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution models.

Jason Black is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. from 2015 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as the head wrestling coach at Bexley Middle School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

John Biteman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, and OSAIC. He is also involved with Financial Concepts, a non-variable insurance business in Worthington, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

Kimberly Amaya is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2016 and has been affiliated with Primevision Financial Group since 2018. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in sales of investment-related and home security products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services. The firm operates at scale with a large network of advisors and offices, focusing primarily on individual investors rather than institutional clients.

William Kay is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 1999. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Silver Bullet LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brenda Millhouse Huebner is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is an artist who sells watercolor paintings through her business, Art by BKM. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 investment recommendations.

Riley Whitfield is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2021, Whitfield worked at Knotty Pine Brewing Company and was involved with the Columbus Special Improvement District. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

William Collis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors, Ambassador Wealth Management, and Hamilton Capital. His background also includes roles at the United States Senate and legal experience with Roetzel & Andress LLP. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.