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.

Steven Bauers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in Columbus, Ohio. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and State Capital LLC. He is also involved with Bauers Financial Group, an investment-related entity associated with his LPL business. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of technology tools.

Whitney Logan is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 1999 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Logan is president and 50% owner of Logan and Reed Wealth Partners, a company that provides expense-sharing and co-branding services for advisors. She also serves on the advisory board and finance committee of the Logan Family Foundation, which raises funds through a charity golf outing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Lukas Rakowsky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Modern Woodmen of America and North Steppe Realty. Outside of finance, he worked with Troon Golf LLC at Columbus Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 framework when recommending strategies.

Brianna Thomas is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2014 and has prior experience at UPS and Creative Cuisine. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a construction business, Pure Remodeling, based in Grove City, Ohio. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily as a wrap-fee solution rather than for institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Eugene Zappitelli III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the elected Fiscal Officer for Plain Township, Ohio, a role he has held since 2010. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Theodore Wharton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to this, he held positions at Marcs and Ohio University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeff Oakley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2006, including 11 years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by a dedicated Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Scott Scharfenberger is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2002. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Amanda Maggard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in the restaurant and retail sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Belinda Sherman is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Columbus, OH. She previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 21 years and FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. for one year. Sherman serves as a board member and secretary for TIGERS Inc., a nonprofit focused on personalized learning to prepare students for the business world. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning through a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Joel Chaney II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, following seven years at Edward Jones. Chaney also operates a wealth management business under the name Weimer & Chaney Wealth Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Robert Kauffman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in New Albany, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2010. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Natalee Adams is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wright Patt Credit Union, PNC Bank, Nationwide Financial, and the City of Columbus. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with TRLT Ventures LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning advice and a written Recommendation Report for clients approaching or in retirement.

Fabian Padamadan is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has experience with NHB Holdings LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Richard Myers III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2024, he spent 11 years at Retirement Plans, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Myers is the sole proprietor of The Heron Airbnb, a property management business in Owenton, Kentucky. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Patrick Giller is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Columbus, OH, with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a long tenure with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and its affiliates since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent offering accident and health, disability, traditional life insurance, fixed annuities, and life settlements. OSAIC serves a diverse mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools, third-party money managers, and model portfolios to construct and manage client accounts.

Emily Seerden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. She also has experience working with the Columbus Dance Centre. 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 management services through a large network of advisors using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.