Jason Steeber is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working in coordination with Bank of America, N.A. He focuses on helping clients develop long-term financial strategies tailored to their individual goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance. His advisory services include investment management, education planning, retirement planning, and collaboration with other professional advisors on trust and estate planning services when appropriate. Jason's expertise extends to wealth transfer strategies, credit and lending solutions, cash management, and 401(k) plan advisory services for business owners. He emphasizes a collaborative and evolving approach to meet clients' changing financial needs. His client focus areas include College Education Planning, Personal Retirement Planning, Small Business Strategies, and Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy. He holds a Bachelors Degree from Morehead State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jason is involved with professional organizations including BNI Cincinnati and Pi Kappa Phi Alumni. In the community, he participates with the Clermont Chamber of Commerce and Special Olympics. He resides in Union Township with his girlfriend Jen and enjoys exploring the outdoors, golfing, and following Cleveland sports.

Shiri Ayalon is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH. Her career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., Spectrum Financial Solutions, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and U.S. Bank. She serves on the boards of several local organizations, including WCET and the Ohio Lesbian Archives, and holds finance-related leadership positions with the Great Cincinnati Weavers Guild. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. As a large institutional firm, it offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Michael Metzger is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a notary public. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and multiple custodial and third-party platforms.

Kirsten Comment is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fifth Third Bank, OJM Group, and Xavier University. Kirsten is based in Cincinnati, OH. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Kenward Stone is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investacorp Advisory Services and Securities America Advisors. Stone also operates Stone Financial Retirement Planning, where he provides investment advisory and insurance services to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account strategies.

Michael Vassar is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. since 2022. Prior to joining Baird, he worked at Bartlett Wealth Management and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a family ice cream startup as a member and manager for estate purposes. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, and institutions. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and overlays to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Jared Gorman is a financial advisor with Stifel in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of finance, he has experience in hospitality and small business operations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and fee-based advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment strategy methodology and provides services that include financial planning, model allocations, and municipal-market activities.

Samuel Burchenal is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2017 following a period focused on full-time education at the University of Cincinnati. Burchenal holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations in its advisory approach.

James Phillips is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 29 years of industry experience. Phillips has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carol Parry is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Milford, OH, holding 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments, Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and operates at scale with approximately 3,935 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Kassia Cristello is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at INVEST Financial Corp. and Acordia Personal Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an office manager for Tri-County Assurance Agency Inc. and is involved with SCOAPE Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nicholas Langan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Incline Wealth Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of financial services, he worked at Ivy Hills Country Club and Little Mini Golf Center. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and utilizing affiliates for implementation and portfolio services.

Allison Doll is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2008 and at Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Coombe is a CFA® charterholder with 33 years of industry experience and has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2011. He serves on the boards of several organizations, including the William Powell Company, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, and Aprecia Pharmaceuticals Corp. Coombe is also involved with the William P Anderson Foundation’s executive committee. He is part of the DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co., which provides tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting solutions that include both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Kathye Lanning is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Westminster Financial Advisory Corp and UBS Financial Services. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and leverages research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party data, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Antonio Lopez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Fidelity Investments, and several credit unions. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm serves clients through a combination of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, with a focus on managed accounts and algorithm-driven recommendations overseen by a dedicated retirement-income consulting team.

Laura Williams is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2016 with a brief period at Maplebear Inc and Jack Entertainment. Outside of financial advising, she is the owner of Yes Incorporated. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-driven strategies and select separately managed accounts. The firm uses a percentage-based wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, providing portfolio management focused on retail clients rather than institutional plans.

Lewis Assaley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He serves on the University of Cincinnati Department of Economics PhD Advisory Board, providing guidance on doctoral program goals and assisting PhD students with employment connections. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive investment resources.

Mike Gerbus is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He collaborates with clients to understand their comprehensive financial goals and develops personalized financial roadmaps tailored to the needs and priorities of families. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant III, II, and I. This progression highlights his experience in financial and workplace planning. Mike's personal interests include boating, fitness, football, outdoor adventures, running, and skiing.

William Ward Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including its predecessor firm Axa Advisors LLC, where he worked for eight years. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.