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 with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2024, he spent eleven years at Retirement Plans, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of The Heron Airbnb in Owenton, Kentucky. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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 at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she was involved with the Columbus Dance Centre. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Samuel Muller is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and multiple positions within J.P. Morgan entities. Outside of finance, he is involved with Pack Tactic Games, a venture he joined in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Drew Mussman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and LPL Enterprise LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with several pizzeria businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 when recommending investment strategies.

Amy Rash is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Securities. Additionally, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator for ad hoc cases involving disputes between investors and brokerage firms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, offering services on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Patrick Mihm is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab based in Columbus, Ohio, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2013, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank. Prior to that, he was with TD Ameritrade Inc. for one year. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside a centralized operational structure.

Doug Bates is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Westerville, OH. He has one year of industry experience, including a 16-year tenure at National Affordable Housing Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a consultant for Marble Cliff Capital, an affordable housing syndicator, where he reviews budgets and financials and advises on policies and procedures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Frank Sberna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at KEMBA Financial Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Riley Larimore is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2016 and previously at Tmfs Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. He is based in Columbus, OH. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Terry Webb is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Webb also manages several rental properties in the Columbus area. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and investment manager searches through a non-discretionary advisory model supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Sarah Barnhart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in direct sales for a skincare company, Rodan and Fields LLC, as a contractor. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Susan Scrimenti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill for 30 years, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a broad range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries, integrating its services with Bank of America’s broader platform.

Alaina Elliott is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Sunbury, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Thrivent Financial, Empower Financial Services, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance Company, and five years with the Charleroi Area School District. Elliott also has a long history with The Dance Loft, spanning 28 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Niasha Piper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to her financial services career, she worked at MAC Cosmetics for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a small makeup instruction business and an e-commerce venture selling personal wardrobe items through social media. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity pool operator registrations.

Jason Palmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sandusky, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for RIVERSOURCE DISTRIBUTORS INC for 12 years before joining Ameriprise in 2024. Palmer serves as Secretary on the Dublin Jerome Marching Band Board, a nonprofit organization associated with Dublin City Schools. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations focusing on income sources, tax efficiency, and Social Security options.

Zachary Hughes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Telhio Credit Union, and The State Bank & Trust Company. 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 utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.