Kurt Lykins is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. His career includes roles at Ameriprise since 2020 and involvement in accounting and consulting through his own firms. He also works as a part-time instructor at Otterbein University, teaching business-related courses. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, tax-efficient recommendations and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

J Alexander is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, primarily focusing on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Stacy Mc Corkle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2017 and prior experience at LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sales consultant for Norwex USA, Inc., a company specializing in home cleaning and personal care products. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Kevin Clark is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2018, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Clark owns and operates Arch City Living LLC, providing professional consulting services, and Arch City Tax Services LLC, which offers tax preparation and planning. He also serves on the Financial Planning Advisory Board at Franklin University. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support these plans, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Duane Umphress II is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he bartends and serves at a restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, combining adviser programs with active sales of various financial products.

Ian Reilly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nationwide Retirement and Thrivent. Outside of finance, he was involved with Oh Pizza & Brew for eight years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Christopher Cooper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked in home lending and financial services roles at firms including Chase Home Lending and Nationwide. 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 large network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Karan Ubhi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, Merrill, and the Cleveland Browns Football Co LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nigel Stinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at DoorDash and several positions related to Ohio State University and Columbus State. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Phillip Garey is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at FSC Securities Corporation, The Bishoff Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Garey Financial Group LLC, where he operates as an independent insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party management platforms to construct customized portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Keegan Parsons is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within JPMorgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase since 2017, as well as prior experience at Prescription Hope and Otterbein University. 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 recommendations.

Michael Foley is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has more than 27 years of experience providing financial and wealth management advice and services. Michael works with clients to manage their portfolios by analyzing the risk and return balance among equities, fixed income securities, alternative investments, and wealth preservation strategies. His primary areas of practice include wealth management, business retirement plans, and corporate loans/financing. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from The Ohio State University. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of the Finance Council at Saint Timothy Church and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. In his approach, Michael emphasizes understanding clients’ life priorities to create personalized wealth management strategies based on their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, camping, hiking, photography, and spending time with his family.

William Watson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and VOYA Financial Advisors. He is also involved in recommending insurance products such as term and permanent life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, and fixed indexed annuities as part of his broader financial services practice. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using a range of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to third-party money managers and unified platforms.

Allyse Malooly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2015, serving in various capacities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, leveraging a centralized team that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Keith Kimberly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors and operated The Kimberly Financial Group. Kimberly also sells life, annuity, health, disability, and long-term care insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management options.

Brandi Critchett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC, KeyBank, and TIAA. 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, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jeffrey Matthews is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. 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 affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, wealth transfer, and specialized planning needs.

Jameson Lett is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Lett is an insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and he owns Cinder Financial LLC and is a member of Loom Capital, LLC. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 uses firm-approved software to deliver annual, collaborative financial planning engagements focused on goal analysis and strategy recommendations.

Jamie Robertson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience at the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship in the recreation sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Luke Dawson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked in educational and community settings, including Ohio State University and local schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a variety of financial planning and investment approaches.