Corey Byrd is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in creating and maintaining comprehensive financial plans. His professional focus areas include Investment Strategies, Retirement Planning, Income Protection, and facilitating Family Conversations related to financial matters. Corey has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, progressing through several roles including Trading Representative, Stock Plan Services Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Client Management Representative, Investment Management Consultant II and III, before assuming his current position in 2024. He holds the Certified Financial Planner designation and maintains insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Andrew Pipes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity divisions since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its use of AI-driven methodologies in portfolio management.

Suzanna Otte is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2019 and previously spent three years at A&P Technology. Based in Cincinnati, OH, she is affiliated with Stifel, a firm serving a diverse client base including individuals and institutional clients through both brokerage and investment advisory services. Stifel employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses. The firm’s services include fee-based financial planning delivered episodically, with clients maintaining discretion over implementation.

Nolan Jewell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Whitaker Bank and Amazon, along with experience at the University of Kentucky. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Michael Croweak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2004. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight of sub-advisers, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Casey Klaus is a Wealth Management Advisor who co-leads a wealth management team serving successful families in the area. He manages executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Casey's approach integrates his extensive market experience with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's research to develop individualized financial strategies that address clients' personal and financial goals. Casey began his career trading multiple financial markets simultaneously on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade for eight years. This experience provided him with in-depth insights into the financial world and its effects on investors and their portfolios. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Dayton, where he was also a four-year collegiate football athlete. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Casey volunteers with The Alzheimer's Association. He resides in Maineville, Ohio with his wife and children and has interests that include golf, football, water skiing, and spending time with his family.

Ronnie Holmes Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 11 years. He is also the manager of Thoroughbred Financial, where he offers various insurance products including disability insurance, fixed annuities, and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Charles Rowland III is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and ROI DNA. He also operates an insurance agency where he researches and recommends insurance products and writes policies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Thomas Buchheit is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and previously worked for 37 years at Fortis Investors, Inc./Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at CIC Agency Inc., a property insurance business, and serves as counsel member for Saint Thomas More Parish. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and portfolio management strategies.

Cory Gish is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and has prior experience in education at St. Henry District High School and the University of Cincinnati. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves an advisory role to multiple registered funds.

Stephen Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for two family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ross Sefton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity. He has been associated with various Fidelity divisions since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment process and offers model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Christine Brooks is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license. She has seven years of industry experience, including three years at Willis Towers Watson and eight years with Edward Jones. She is based in Cincinnati, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Von Gerds is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Harrison, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a freelance writer for Cincinnati Magazine and a partner at Triplecrown Wealth Management, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented through third-party managers and focuses on matching clients to appropriate programs based on risk tolerance and plan information.

David Schmitz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides customized financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Rex Rogers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles at Fidelity Investments since 2019, as well as positions outside the financial industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios.

Matthew Harris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach at Indian Hill Schools, a recreation position in Cincinnati. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment insights from its Global Investment Committee.

Deanna Carr is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity in Covington, KY, and has four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at New York Life and multiple academic institutions, including Bellarmine University and Louisiana State University - Shreveport Online. She works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a process combining proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Susan Snodgrass is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stephen Renie is a Wealth Management Advisor with extensive experience in the financial services industry. He holds the position of Senior Vice President and has dedicated over three decades to serving both high net worth individuals and institutional clients, including corporate 401(k) plans. Stephen and his team have been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for the years 2023 and 2024. Their work encompasses the use of Merrill's Goals-Based Wealth Management process, along with offering guidance on insurance planning, debt management, and comprehensive wealth management strategies that include investment insights, fiduciary services, and banking solutions through Bank of America. Stephen began his career following his 1990 graduation summa cum laude from Ohio University with a double major in Finance and Economics. He holds several professional designations, including the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) from the Investments and Wealth Institute in conjunction with Yale School of Management, the Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P) from The Retirement Advisor University in conjunction with UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the Merrill designation of Senior Retirement Benefits Consultant (SRBC). His expertise also covers retirement plan consulting services for employers across the country, assisting them in fulfilling fiduciary duties through services like investment policy statement drafting, plan design, and education. Residing in Terrace Park, Cincinnati, Stephen and his wife have a combined six children and are actively involved in coaching youth sports and supporting various charities. Stephen's personal interests include basketball, biking, football, golfing, skiing, family time, and traveling.