Benjamin Benson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles outside the financial industry, such as at Provest and Planet Fitness Midwest. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Hensler is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, with 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

John Carnes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2006 to 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Prestwicke Partners, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools.

Marc Laureano is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including PNC Investments and Capital Analysts, and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2022. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Kristi Mcclure is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with 32 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 33 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Bradley Edwards is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stepaniak Collections for seven years. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor driver for Uber. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Trevor Hammonds is a Financial Advisor and a member of The Clinkenbeard Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works with families to simplify, organize, and efficiently manage their wealth through personalized financial strategies. He collaborates with clients to ensure their financial plans align with their goals and provides access to a broad range of resources including general investing, retirement planning, and small business solutions. Trevor holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Kentucky and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on providing clarity and conviction to his clients' financial planning, aiming to meet their specific needs through ongoing advice and guidance.

Thomas Howell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2005. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Philip Ochs V is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at New York University and in the craft brewery sector, including roles at Streetside Brewery and Rhinegeist Brewery. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Karen Geisen is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with various Fidelity entities since 2007, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is the sole proprietor of Wreaths by Karen, a business selling handcrafted custom wreaths. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment offerings and deliver model portfolios.

Michael Brandy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has two years of industry experience and previously worked at the University of Kentucky and Art Daniel's Pool Company. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs primarily through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Brent Gross is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Morgan Stanley. Gross also has experience as an owner and landlord of rental property. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services.

Gavin Sustarich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Kroger and held positions at Eagle Creek Country Club as well as at Grant County High School and Middle School. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized retirement income service that provides tailored planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jaden Kopser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He has also been involved with University of Kentucky Campus Recreation and Augean Stables. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Phillip Brann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process using structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Jacob Mason is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in wealth management and retirement planning. He works closely with clients to develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals, providing support across general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Jacob also offers access to Bank of America specialists for additional financial services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions.\n\nWith expertise in areas including employee benefits planning, executive compensation, liquidity management, and tax minimization, Jacob assists clients in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Grand Valley State University.\n\nOutside of his professional work, Jacob enjoys baseball, fishing, football, and golfing.

Jeffery Perkins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments and Hd Vest Investment Services prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across various asset classes.

Brent Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Fidelity in various capacities since 2008. His current role is with Fidelity Investments, where he has worked since 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios, with distinctive features including registration as a commodity pool operator and the use of AI in its research processes.

Ramiro Diaz Amado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, he worked at Bankers Life and Wisconsin Financial Wealth Management and spent five years associated with the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. 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 individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

David Mack is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Batavia, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC, and spent sixteen years at Clermont Distributing before joining Equitable Advisors in 2018. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessments and utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and products to deliver tailored investment solutions.