William Ihrig is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for five years and held roles at TIAA and Gap Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and consulting with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jeffrey Lawler is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2026 and previously held positions at The Huntington Investment Company, The Leaders Group, Millennium Brokerage, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and UBS Financial Services. He serves on the advisory boards for Franklin University’s Leadership Center and Sales Center, contributing to program development and event promotion. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mary Mckenna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Safelite for seven years and has been with Primerica since 2015. Outside of advising, she is involved in internet retail sales in Columbus, OH. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Nicholaus Warner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with individuals, families, and business owners to provide comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services. His practice focuses on helping clients make confident financial decisions while building the future they envision. Nicholaus works with clients on various areas including college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He also collaborates closely with business owners to design and oversee retirement plans that support employee attraction, retention, and rewards. Nicholaus holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports such as mountain biking, running, and hiking, and values spending time with his wife and three children in Columbus, Ohio.

Michael Hackett is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 32 years. He is the owner of Hackett Wealth Management, LLC. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers.

Meyer Diamond is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry, including at Yogi's Bar & Grill. 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.

Steven Rockwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westerville, OH, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, The Huntington Investment Company, PRUCO Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Banc One Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Moore is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Mwa Financial Services, Inc., and Modern Woodmen of America. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various insurance and trust services.

Michael Palao is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, with a concurrent role at JPMorgan Chase Bank beginning in 2018, enabling him to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Travis Fling is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019, and previously spent nine years at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of a biotechnology firm and is also active as a musician. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Irene Bryant is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley for twelve years before joining J.P. Morgan, and she owns a custom crystal business, ICCustoms, LLC. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Major Belli is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird and Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SS&C Technologies, Flock AI Solutions, Deloitte, and Amazon. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Baird offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies, internal research including AI tools, and features municipal advisory services and various strategic partnerships.

Steven Knight is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Callie Reed is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Johnstown, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to her advisory role, she worked as a barista at Hot Spot Coffeehouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large retail advisor and branch network.

Kelsey Foster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Sinclair Community College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and analytical tools to develop client plans.

Brigitte Kirchhofer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner at Kirchhofer Industries LLC, a company involved in the automotive and transportation sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and supports a range of investment and financial services through its broad capabilities.

Verlin Williams III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Westpoint Financial Group, and other financial and non-financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Gwendolyn Nichols is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with Cetera, based in Westerville, Ohio, and has three years of industry experience. She also serves as president of Nichols & Company, CPAs Inc., providing tax, accounting, and consulting services. Nichols holds board positions with The Vida S. Clements Foundation, Ourday Preschool, and The Lakeside Association, all nonprofit organizations focused on education, community, and cultural enrichment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, ranging from automated allocations to bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Benjamin Osborne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Worthington, Ohio, and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2006. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and annual advice, emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jo Hall is an Investment Consultant with experience in financial planning and client relationship management. She has worked in various roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant (2025-2026), Relationship Manager (2024-2025), and Financial Representative (2023-2024). Prior to joining Fidelity, Jo held positions as a Business Relationship Manager at Bank of America (2021-2022) and Branch Manager at The Huntington National Bank (2016-2021). As a working mother to twin girls, Jo understands the importance of balancing life's priorities and is committed to supporting her clients through informed financial planning. She values building meaningful relationships and assisting clients in pursuing their financial goals. Outside of her professional role, Jo enjoys biking, attending concerts, exploring food, gardening, singing, and engaging in activities related to parenthood.