Ryan Scherder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Scherder creates and sells art. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a diverse range of portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund‑of‑funds.

Michael Andrews is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1999 and focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to the risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs of high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses. His approach is consultative and objective, aiming to assist clients in meeting both their short- and long-term financial goals through a variety of solutions including investments, retirement planning, estate planning services, and philanthropy. Michael holds several professional credentials including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification earned in 2005, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's degree from Auburn University and his high school diploma from St Xavier High School. A significant part of his practice addresses retirement income strategies, especially following life transitions such as the loss of a spouse, divorce, retirement, inheritance, or sale of a business. Outside of his professional work, Michael enjoys cooking, fishing, golfing, and hiking.

Jacob Heck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Christian Moerlein Brewing Company and worked in education. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio construction. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research and quantitative analysis, with distinctive capabilities in algorithmic portfolio construction and advisory roles for registered investment companies.

Cassidy Carr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Cassidy worked at The OJM Group and LiveWell Capital, and serves concurrently in the US Army since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad range of investment and planning services.

Mark MacFarlane is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. In this role, he assists clients with benefits and wealth planning, collaborating with them to explore various planning and guidance strategies aimed at achieving their financial goals. Mark began his career with Fidelity Investments in 2019 as a Workplace Planning Associate, progressing to Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services in 2023 before assuming his current position. His professional experience centers on client engagement and financial planning within the investment services sector. Mark emphasizes the importance of building trusted relationships with clients and adheres to high standards in service delivery.

William Mericle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank from 2018 to 2023, and spent ten years at Fidelity Investments. 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.

Alexander Donley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor Axa Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Donley serves as a trustee to a family trust and is a partner in an LLC focused on wealth management. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Jordan Palmateer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at ADT Security Services for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor refereeing soccer games at state tournaments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Kory Keough is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Gina Crowley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of her advisory work, she assists in managing and developing an online and storefront business and serves on the board of a nonprofit organization providing inpatient treatment for women with addiction. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Corman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm supports its advisors with proprietary research, model-based asset allocations, and a fiduciary approach to fee-based financial planning.

Jack Poirier is an advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Asplundh Tree Expert, Fairway Mortgage, L & N Federal Credit Union, and Liberty University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Cregory Storer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various Fidelity divisions since 1998, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios from a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Ohlhaut is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to understand their financial goals and co-create personalized plans tailored to individual situations, needs, and investment approaches. Matthew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Soar Program Associate, Financial Representative, and Relationship Manager before assuming his current position in 2026. His career path demonstrates experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the investment industry. Outside of his professional work, Matthew has interests in baseball, comedy, and golf.

Samuel Clarke is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with STIFEL, based in Blue Ash, OH, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining STIFEL, he worked at Fidelity Investments for two years. STIFEL serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jonathan Yellman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, as well as prior experience in audiovisual services and academic positions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and oversees its sub-advisers with established governance procedures.

Braden Martini is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Evelo|Singer|Sullivan|Bruegge Group at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He works closely with senior corporate executives, advising on 10b5-1 trading plans, hedging and monetization, future selling or gifting of positions, while analyzing tax and regulatory implications. Braden specializes in areas such as executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. He joined the team in 2005 as an intern through the co-op program at the University of Cincinnati and progressed through roles including Investment Analyst and Assistant Vice President. Braden obtained an MBA with a concentration in Finance from the Williams College of Business at Xavier University, and earned a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, and International Business from the Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS Program at the University of Cincinnati. In 2017, he earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for 2024, 2025, and 2026 and is a member of the nationally ranked Evelo|Singer|Sullivan Group. Braden is actively involved in the Cincinnati community supporting education and community health programs. He is a committee member for the American Heart Association's Cincinnati Affiliate Men Go Red for Women campaign and supports organizations including the Freestore Foodbank and the Goering Center for Family and Private Business.

Brian Schnur is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2010. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and maintains a registered commodity pool operator status along with advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

James Mackay is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Private Bank, as well as running a landscaping and lawncare business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Rightmyer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ColdIron Event Rentals and Outback Steakhouse. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund consulting, and model portfolios, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and its role advising registered investment companies.