Thomas Brown is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent 32 years at Foresters Financial. He is also involved with Triune Wealth Management, operating as a DBA for Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services and operates a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Ronald McClure is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he focuses on personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. Ronald is part of the Hatley Strand McClure Team, which brings over 65 years of combined experience to provide a client-first approach to wealth management, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and proactive communication. Ronald’s professional background includes entrepreneurial experience founding RAM II Companies, a lawn care and home maintenance business, and serving as Director of Transportation for a local school district. His approach centers on building trusted relationships and guiding clients to establish and maintain a legacy for themselves and their families. Ronald holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in his community as a member of the Grove City Church of The Nazarene and as Sergeant at Arms of the Grove City Rotary Club. Outside of his professional and community activities, Ronald enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and their five children. His personal interests include boating, camping, table tennis, and volleyball. He also participates in the OSU Alumni Band and is a supporter of Ohio State sports.

Jacob Koehler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Northcoast Research Partners, LLC, and MAI Capital Management. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brandon Thornwell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Dublin, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and having four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Primerica and related entities since 2014, as well as positions at JP Morgan Chase and the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-driven strategies and a limited set of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with operational oversight including model selection and trading delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Timothy Greer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Third Coast Wealth Planning & Partners and various positions outside the financial sector, including employment at Grand Traverse Resort and Denison University. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 to support its recommendations.

Christopher Neece is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Woodbury Financial Services, and self-employment as an insurance agent and home rehabber. He also works as an independent agent consulting businesses on health and supplemental insurance and is affiliated with McCash Financial Group, LLC. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisors and offers integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party managed accounts and model solutions.

Justin Brewton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017, including prior roles at Fifth Third Bank and Best Buy. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Tae Oak is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2017, with prior roles at B|O|S and SF Sentry Securities, Inc. before that. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Heath La Faber is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016, following prior roles at The Huntington Investment Company and Acn Inc. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Travis Kendall is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, and Prudential Financial. 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.

Mark Large is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Columbus, OH, holding 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2010 and Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in part-time driving for Lyft and participates in sales of home security and automation product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and selected discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and emphasizes a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Garnet Wahlund is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Wahlund maintains outside insurance carrier appointments for term life, long-term care, universal, whole life, and disability insurance with multiple carriers. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Kelly Anderson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Amanda Spears is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she contributes as a freelance entertainment writer for Gold Derby. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Julie Kayser is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an assistant coach for the Dublin Coffman High School gymnastics team. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Gibaldi is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, LLC and Farmers Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce as the managing member of B2G2, LLC and works as an insurance broker specializing in Medicare. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, goal-oriented planning without discretionary investment control.

Jacob Drees is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, he held positions at ODW Logistics. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting specific net-worth thresholds. The firm offers specialized planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Thomas Higgins is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Advisors Asset Management, Hennion & Walsh, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, and Nuveen Investments. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client's risk profile.

Carrin Wester is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Columbus, OH, holding the Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2022, she worked for the City of Gahanna and the Law Office of Kelly Patton. Wester serves as a member of the City of Gahanna Civil Service Commission and is involved with the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools. The firm serves clients who meet a net-worth threshold with a broad range of planning options and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Kelly Bartko is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of Robinson, Piazza, & Jones LLC, a support company based in Dublin, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs or other providers.