Kourtney Akers is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, Akers also works as a delivery contractor for Amazon Flex and Instacart. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization, offering access to a wide range of investment products.

Ann Messana is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jason Gilbert is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Powell, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a business entity that manages office expenses for a shared workspace. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for clients with significant investable assets, providing non-discretionary, research-based recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines algorithmic tools with professional oversight and emphasizes investments in affiliated funds as part of its comprehensive advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Kerry Thompson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Thompson is a co-owner of TRLT Ventures LLC and serves on the Board of Commissioners in Columbus, OH. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice, supported by algorithmic tools and oversight committees.

Paige Henry is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving with Raymond James Financial since 1999. She is also the president and owner of Riegel Financial CPAs, Inc., an accounting firm focused on tax preparation, planning, and accounting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by analytical and risk-profiling tools.

Zachary Wilburn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Prior to that, he was employed at Costco Wholesale for eleven years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

John Watson II is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also the founder of Watson Financial Advisors, an independent financial advisory firm that includes insurance activities. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers across various investment platforms.

Neil Lin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also works with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Lin manages real estate through his businesses Lin Enterprise LLC and Lin Hathaway LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Franklin Giovannelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004 and holds the Series 63 designation. Based in New Albany, OH, he operates within one of the largest networks of financial advisors in the country. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Luis Bautista is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at PPG and Papa John's, as well as operating an e-commerce store. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services directly and through corporate agreements.

Bhim Bastola is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has seven years of industry experience and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2019. Prior to this, he worked at KEY REALTORS, LTD and has operated several non-investment businesses, including an interpreter service, a trucking business, and a tax preparation service. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates on a large scale with thousands of advisors and billions in assets under management.

Ryan Sink is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in non-variable insurance activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs.

Ryan Hedrick is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved processes to develop financial plans.

Lucas Fields is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James Financial and affiliated entities since 2007 and is involved in a team-based firm, Foley and Fields Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Worthington Christian Endowment Board and coaches the Worthington Christian High School girls soccer team. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Laurel Hostetler is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm and its predecessor entities since 2015, including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, discretionary management, and online advice channels.

Olga Strasser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Columbus, OH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a notary and has involvement in several small business entities for tax purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jesus Maldonado is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he held positions at American Honda Motor Company and Honda North America. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

David Lickovitch is a financial advisor with Stifel in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Trustee for a homeowners association and coordinates a fundraising initiative at Olentangy Liberty High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Alexander Wasnesky is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank, among other roles. Wasnesky has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as Fitness Gurus LLC and Nutrition Unlimited LLC. 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.

Michael Buehrle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Kroger Company and University of Dayton, as well as a position with No Name Cowboy, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.