Kara Barnett is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, LPL Financial, and Fifth Third Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Collier is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1992 and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Ken Anderson Alliance, a nonprofit providing adult day services for individuals with disabilities. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs, including wrap accounts and money-manager programs, and structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

David Fakes is a CFP® practitioner with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he held various roles at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2025. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment process.

Michael Mc Kay Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has professional experience in financial services and legal sectors, including roles at Becker, Kellogg & Berry, P.C., State Farm Insurance Companies, and Roth Jackson Gibbons Condlin, PLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings such as fee-based financial planning and portfolio management.

Amanda Perkins is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2009 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in retail sales of beauty and wellness products and participates in in-home nail fashion sales. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering managed-account and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and alternative investment services.

Susan Anderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked across various Fidelity entities since 1996, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves a distinctive role in commodity pool operations and fund advisory.

Kurt Skinner is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2018. Prior to that, he spent 20 years with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

Patrick Ryan is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. He has held various roles at Fidelity since 2008, progressing from Defined Contribution Representative I to his current position. Patrick has served wealthy clients and their families for nearly two decades, focusing on developing client relationships and comprehensive financial plans. As a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional, Patrick collaborates with clients and their families to grow, preserve, and distribute wealth according to their unique financial goals. His expertise includes wealth management and financial planning tailored for high-net-worth individuals. Outside of his professional work, Patrick's personal interests include family activities, food, football, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Thomas Enderle is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005 and has been with Linsco Private Ledger since 2005. Based in Cincinnati, OH, Enderle holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses in addition to his CFP® designation. 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 financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Michael Anastasia is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Matic Insurance, Loki Nets, Federal Express, and Amazon. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a wide range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Donald Semler is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2017, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services from 2014 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in web hosting and development through Vinson Massif Holdings LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and principal trading.

Patrick Dolle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2019 and previously at PNC Bank from 2011 to 2019. 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 investment recommendations.

Jonathan Litmer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC before joining Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in woodworking as a hobby and may sell items he creates in the future. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Andrew Cencula is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads The Cencula Group, a team of investment professionals who combine their industry knowledge with the global resources of Merrill to provide comprehensive wealth management services. Andrew focuses on coordinating the financial affairs of individuals and families across the country, with an emphasis on retirement planning. With over 35 years of collective experience in financial services, Andrew and his team provide education to clients about available financial options and strategies. His approach includes asset allocation and portfolio diversification as risk mitigation strategies, aiming to simplify clients' financial lives by managing asset management, banking, lending, and planning needs. Andrew frequently presents seminars on topics such as caregiving, preparing for retirement, impact investing, and wealth management for same-sex couples. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in community organizations including the Human Rights Campaign, Adopt-A-Class, and Green Umbrella. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys camping, football, golfing, hiking, music, reading, rock climbing, spending time with family, tennis, and traveling.

Nathan Monks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Procter & Gamble Company for twelve years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Christopher Bush is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2017 and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a Lyft driver. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional plan management.

Alec Hemmelgarn is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG criteria in its investment recommendations.

Robert Anning II is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Anning serves on the boards of Convalescent Hospital and Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending services.

Michael Hyzdu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice Chair for Junior Achievement of Central Ohio and holds advisory roles with several Catholic community organizations, including the St. Thomas More Newman Center and Saint Paul's Outreach. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations with institutional trading capabilities and wealth management.

Patrick Ward is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Money Concepts Capital Corp for 11 years and has operated Ward Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Benefit Planning Inc., conducting seminars and related activities. 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, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using various strategies and operational support tools.