Julie Tapke is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Julie Learning Center, a nonprofit organization. She is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individual, corporate, pension, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both manager-traded and model-traded strategies along with tax management and direct indexing.

William Ciolino is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at TD Ameritrade for four years and has held roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Fifth Third Bank, The National Exemplar, and DePaul University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

James Smith is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Great American Insurance Group. Smith serves as a non-compensated board member for Smith-Feike-Minton, Inc., an independent insurance agency owned by his family. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Robert Jerger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in West Chester, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006 and previously worked at Simply Money Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance sales focused on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory portfolios with insurance and banking products.

Bradley Hohlbein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Fifth Third Bank for two years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Erin Mullen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Alex Templin is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Investment Company, Premier Planning Group, DLAK Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of Stifel, he is associated with Premier Planning Group, LLC, where he manages processes for investment business including processing, tracking, and client reviews. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

George Nofel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held various roles within Fidelity entities since 2014, 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, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it manages oversight and conflict-of-interest considerations through delegated sub-advisers and governance procedures.

Scott Noelcke is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with various Fidelity entities since 2009. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Jackson Street is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2023, he held roles at several companies including RMH Franchise Holdings, First Round Draft, Flynn Restaurant Group, and Miami University’s Farmer School of Business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as a registered commodity pool operator with a role in managing model portfolios and multi-manager funds.

Robert Apple is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has previously worked at firms including OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent involved in life insurance sales through Westpoint Financial Group. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software and collaborative planning approaches to deliver tailored financial recommendations.

Robert Hackman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Mutual Service Corporation from 2007 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business through Hackman Financial Group. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Gregory Stacy is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual since 2017 and was previously with MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm employs firm-approved software tools for goal analysis and delivers written recommendations as part of annual, collaborative planning relationships.

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.

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.

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.