Brenda Bennett is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2024. She previously worked at Hutchinson, Shockey, Erley & Co. and The Huntington Investment Company. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Brenda Bennett LLC, providing life coaching services for individuals undergoing significant life transitions such as retirement and job changes. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad platform of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Sean Passmore is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to his current role, he was involved in lawn and landscape services and the hospitality industry. Passmore is also the owner of an e-commerce business operating online stores. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, with a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Mary Cunningham is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments, UBS, Fifth Third Bank, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of finance, she has worked as a sales representative for Talbots. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within its recommendations.

Erica Gardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Columbus, OH, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones throughout her entire career since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of an Airbnb rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jacquelyn Murphy is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, all spent at Edward Jones in Columbus, OH. She has been with the firm since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a vacation property in Huntsville, OH. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Raymond Barcus is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade at various J.P. Morgan entities and prior experience at Morgan Stanley. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Mary Gilmore is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. She holds 15 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Cambridge since 2024. Prior to this, she was associated with Step Up Wealth Management, LLC for 11 years and United Planners' Financial Services for 10 years. Gilmore also manages Gilmore Enterprises, Inc., an insurance and benefits-related business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, proprietary model strategies, and access to third-party advisers and sub-advisors.

Matthew Hanuska is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2022 and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, Pride One, Aptiv, and CVS Specialty. 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 within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence and incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, with capabilities extending to derivatives and commodities.

John Kurgan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he manages office expenses through a separate business entity, JEJB, Inc. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in net investable assets, delivering tailored recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm utilizes a centralized consulting team and combines research with modeling and algorithmic tools to support its advisory process.

James Moore is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at J.P. Morgan Securities interspersed with roles at Morgan Stanley. 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, incorporating ESG considerations and derivatives capabilities.

Scott Mann serves as Resident Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2000, he has worked closely with individuals and businesses to define and pursue their financial goals across every phase of their financial life cycle. His approach emphasizes the development of comprehensive wealth management strategies underpinned by in-depth financial advice and a foundation of trust. Mann’s expertise includes retirement planning, trust and estate planning in collaboration with tax accountants and attorneys, business transition planning, and individual wealth preservation and insurance strategies. He focuses on client needs such as college education planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Mann holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Finance from Miami University and an MBA from The Ohio State University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in New Albany, Ohio, with his wife Kristen and two daughters, Mann pursues outdoor interests including golf, hiking, and running.

Melissa Hall is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at PNC Investments for 19 years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research supported by a manager solutions team, and it offers specialized capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Andrew Tracy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, The Huntington Investment Company, Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Merrill. He is based in Delaware, Ohio. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice, utilizing proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Damon Owens is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at The Huntington Investment Company and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory work, he was involved with Links N Lemonade LLC for over a decade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendation reports and annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Megan Torski is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Dublin, Ohio, with four years of industry experience. She has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, Megan was involved with 101 Beer Kitchen for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Nathan Daugherty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also serves as a notary in Dublin, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Daniel Bernier is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Fidelity. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions.

B Fry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Their career includes multiple tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing totaling 14 years, as well as a two-year period at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, B Fry serves as a notary public in Sylvania, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a range of brokerage and advisory solutions while operating at scale with over 14,000 financial advisors and approximately $671 billion in assets under management.

Matthew Zakelj is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously was affiliated with The Ohio State University from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured financial planning tools and methodologies to assist clients in developing personalized plans.

Tyler Fout is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. He has been a part of Fidelity Investments since 2020, initially serving as an Investment Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Tyler worked as a Financial Planning Associate at Ameriprise Financial from 2019 to 2020 and as a Regional Internal Consultant focusing on Annuities at Nationwide Insurance from 2014 to 2019. As a Certified Financial Planner® professional, Tyler collaborates with clients to create and maintain comprehensive financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in financial planning and investment consulting. Outside of his professional work, Tyler enjoys various personal interests including football, golf, hiking, parenthood, pets, and traveling. He spends time outdoors and values moments with his wife, dog, and two daughters.