Marsha Conley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1988. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Albert Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes the use of firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Steven Schulte is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a Private Banker at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services, providing financial planning and traditional banking products to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory programs.

Kyle Merk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity, Invest Financial Corporation, Touchstone Securities, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Midwest Rugby Development Foundation, a youth sports nonprofit in Cincinnati. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm‑approved tools and market scenario modeling.

Steven Papakirk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, Papakirk serves on the board of the Ahepa-Buckeye Scholarship Foundation and is involved with the Order of Ahepa’s charitable activities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Casey Rains is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking capital market approach and includes specialized expertise in derivatives and commodities.

Sharon Harrison is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Resonate Advisors, Focus on Success, ValMark Advisers, and Osaic FA. In addition to her advisory work, she is an independent insurance agent servicing life insurance. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual, institutional, pension, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals across multiple platforms.

Richard Beckert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is the founder and strategic leader of The Beckert Wealth Management Group, serving a select group of clients by designing strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. He has been in the investment business since 1987 and has built a team that emphasizes intellectual rigor, in-depth customization, and committed service. Richard's expertise includes retirement plans, investment planning, and wealth transfer. He focuses on helping high-earning professionals and consultants consolidate and sustain their wealth through personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and small business strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. In addition to his professional work, Richard and his team are involved in community activities, volunteering and fundraising for organizations such as City Gospel Mission, the Free Store, Salvation Army, and YMCA. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, and running.

Zachary Bibb is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, and employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Matthew Malafa is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has worked at firms including Charles Schwab Independent Branch Services and TIAA. Additionally, he is involved with Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Michael Smaracko is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ACCESS Wealth Management, Copper Mountain, and Rippe & Kingston. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu including retirement, education, and business-owner transition planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Robert Phebus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019, following six years at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Rolfes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mary Bosway is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She currently works at RBC Capital Markets and has previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, GWFS Equities, Inc., and Bb&T in various capacities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrates both in-house and third-party investment managers to implement client strategies.

Trisha Farver is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Loveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company spanning over a decade. Outside of advising, she owns a retail business called Best You. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jason Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. He has 28 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed attorney and a public notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Darrell Masters is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2005. He has 35 years of industry experience, including five years at Osaic FA, Inc. Masters is also an owner and partner at Kenwood Financial Group in Cincinnati, OH. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages assets across multiple platforms and custodians and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, including proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Jacob Lilly is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. He has progressed through multiple roles within Fidelity since 2020, including Investment Solutions 3, Workplace Planning Consultant levels 1 and 2, Workplace Planning Associate, and Financial Customer Associate. In his role, Jacob partners with clients to co-create financial plans that address both their long- and short-term goals. Jacob holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys football, golf, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, reading, and volunteering.

Emily Frank is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and an entrepreneurial venture operating an online digital products shop. Emily also has experience with various organizations, including Green Beagle Lodge and MedSend. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial solutions.

Cynthia Armstrong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Merrill. Armstrong served on the Avon Board of Education from 2011 to 2019. 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 includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.