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.

David Schmitz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of solutions including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products.

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.

Ryan Chamberlin is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in finance, focusing on transforming complex financial landscapes into clear, goal-oriented strategies. Ryan partners with clients to provide transparent advice and strategic guidance, helping them navigate life's major financial complexities and deliver lasting legacies. His expertise spans corporate executive services, executive compensation, services for defined benefit plans, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. Ryan's approach emphasizes comprehensive retirement strategies, tax-efficient oversight, and estate coordination to meet clients' most important financial goals. Ryan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Shawnee State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys baseball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, and woodworking.

Rachel Auxier is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis. The firm is notable for its use of algorithmic portfolio construction, delegation to sub-advisers, and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Katlin Sprague is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and finance committee member for the nonprofit Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, which focuses on community cleanup and environmental workforce development. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 recommendations.

Morgan Shover is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2023, Morgan worked at Medpace, Inc. and Deloitte Tax LLP. Outside of work, Morgan serves on the junior board of CHNK Behavioral Health and participates in fundraising activities for the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and Beechwood Independent School alumni board. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Allison Puchala is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and over 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and PNC. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Scott Best is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fifth Third Bank and Securities. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves multiple registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Annette Kitchen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Newport, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously held roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Whelan Event Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of multiple LLCs in Newport, KY. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Paul Listerman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he holds an ownership interest in a family auto dealership in Edinboro, PA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Peter Crook is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with various Fidelity entities since 2013, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC 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 registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Haboush is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has over 22 years of experience in the financial industry, including roles as an Investment Management Consultant II at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2024, and as a Financial Advisor at LPL Financial LLC and Morgan Stanley. At Morgan Stanley, he also served as a Complex Sales Manager, Trainee Supervisor, and Financial Advisor between 2003 and 2010. Jason is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 professional who emphasizes collaborative financial planning tailored to each client's unique goals. He leverages the resources of Fidelity to support clients in navigating their financial journeys with clarity and confidence. Outside of his professional work, Jason has interests in fitness, football, motorcycles, music, reading, and traveling.

Mariah Cox is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2017, with prior experience at UC Health from 2015 to 2017. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and serves as a commodity pool operator with advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Richard Payne II is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and global research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jacob Lackner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.