Brett Pettit is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Frost Bank and roles in education and government, including service in the U.S. Congress and at Vanderbilt University. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a variety of strategies and investment approaches to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Joseph Stark IV is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including corporate financial planning agreements.

Dawn Skaggs is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2006. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also manages multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds and employs algorithmic methods and AI in its research.

Adam Bookbinder is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines for six years before joining Fidelity. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC 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 manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Johannes Duckeck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. His background includes founding and operating Deeper Roots Coffee from 2018 to 2022 and brief roles at Cincinnati Christian University and Collective Espresso. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and advise registered investment companies.

Luke Thelen is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments' National Investor Center, where he supports clients in working toward their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity since 2022, progressing through roles from Planning Associate to his current position. His expertise is built on experience gained through increasing responsibilities as Workplace Planning Consultant I, II, and III from 2023 to 2026. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. In his personal time, Luke enjoys fitness, food, football, golf, movies, and traveling.

Jonathan Ligon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2016 and Fidelity Investments since 2025. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and provides advisory services with oversight controls and conflict-of-interest evaluations.

Dominic Palmisano Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Gumble is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions at BNI Covington, Aaron Seyfried, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of NKY ATM's and serves as an education coordinator for a local networking group. 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 advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Noah Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to his current role, he has worked in various positions across different industries, including retail and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Erin Robbins is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2015 and previously spent 12 years at 1st Global Advisors Inc. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role in managing fund-of-funds, delivering model portfolios, and employing AI and systematic methods in its investment process.

Oleg Peleshok is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their short and long-term financial goals and helps them explore investment strategies that align with their priorities. He focuses on simplifying complex financial topics to assist clients in making confident decisions about their investments. Oleg has progressed through several positions at Fidelity Investments, beginning as a Customer Relationship Advocate in 2024, then advancing through the Investment Solutions Representative levels I and II before reaching his current role. His experience centers on working closely with clients to provide tailored investment guidance. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Oleg enjoys fishing, music, tennis, and traveling.

Jack Buffington is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked across Fidelity’s Personal and Workplace Advisors and Brokerage Service divisions since 2016. 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 utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

James Turner is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bank and Upward Mobile LLC, as well as experience at Northern Kentucky University. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing a range of investment products including model portfolios, fund advisory, and consulting services.

Michael Strucke is an Investment Solutions Representative III. In his role, he works with clients to understand their short- and long-term financial goals and assists in building tailored financial plans. He collaborates with senior Financial Consultants to establish strong client relationships and gain comprehensive insight into their situations. Michael's professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes progressive roles from Customer Relationship Advocate (2023-2025), Investment Solutions Representative I (2025), Investment Solutions Representative II (2025-2026), to his current position. He holds an Arkansas insurance license, supporting his capacity to address insurance-related financial planning needs.

Donald Hicks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Caroline Beglane is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively with Fidelity since 2015, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods, AI, and its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Christopher Brison is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, The Huntington National Bank, and BB&T entities. Outside of advising, he officiates college football games sanctioned by the NCAA and serves on the boards of Welcome House, Inc. and the Walton Fire Protection District. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ashton Hutchinson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles in the retail and service sectors, including at Fleishman's Bagels and Delicatessen and DoorDash Inc. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves a broad client base and engages in activities such as model portfolio delivery and advisory services to registered investment companies.

Benjamin Pieper is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients gain clarity around their financial goals and build strategies that align with their unique needs. Benjamin takes the time to understand each client's priorities, whether they are planning for retirement, growing wealth, protecting their family, or navigating life transitions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Benjamin's approach is centered on building trusted relationships, providing thoughtful guidance, and helping clients make informed decisions with confidence. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Xavier University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the Salvation Army Cincinnati. In his personal time, he enjoys basketball, football, golfing, and spending time with his family.