Mark Aldridge is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Dublin, Ohio, holding CFP®, CFA®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2005 and also owns Aldridge Financial Consultants, LLC. Additionally, he is the proprietor of Ridgebourne DGA LLC, which is involved in land rental activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and various organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and risk profiling tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

William Garner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2016, currently based in Westerville, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Committee Chair for a local Cub Scouts pack. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Jessica Sease is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Starview Condominium Association in Columbus, Ohio, a position she has held since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and offers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Melissa Snyder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 license and with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

James Johnson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures, including serving as president and owner of JaDaley LLC and JaBeaux. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Cynthia Elmore is a Senior Financial Advisor with The Cenname Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been providing support and advisory services to the team's corporate 401(k) and executive equity compensation plans since 2000. Cynthia assists individuals, families, and corporations by offering guidance to navigate the complexities of managing wealth and capitalizing on available resources. She serves as a key client contact and coordinates strategies incorporating insights from team members and specialists across the enterprise. With over 25 years of experience, Cynthia specializes in advising executives who have accumulated wealth through equity compensation plans. Her work encompasses wealth strategy, benefits analysis, investment management, cash-flow analysis, budgeting, liability management, retirement planning, higher education savings, and charitable giving. She is knowledgeable in diversification strategies and relevant legal requirements such as Form 144, Form 4 filings, and Rule 10b5-1 transactions. Additionally, Cynthia manages relationships with corporate employee benefits clients, facilitating the development and implementation of equity compensation plans, 401(k) plans, and profit-sharing plans. Prior to joining The Cenname Team, Cynthia served as the Director of Operations at The Huntington Investment Company, where she led multiple functional areas and participated on the Investment Product Committee and Management Team. She began her financial services career in 1991 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Miami University in Ohio. Cynthia holds several professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™, Certified 401(k) Professional, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. Outside of work, she volunteers with organizations promoting sailing education for children. Cynthia resides in Columbus with her husband and two children and enjoys activities such as golfing and sailing with her family.

Jeremy Hoepf is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Columbus, OH, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of group short-term disability insurance through an outside carrier. 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 uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Andrew Simms is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Worthington, OH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corp and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with AccelWell and CentricHC, non-investment related businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Anthony Di Novo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, Guild Associates, and Guild Biosciences. He also has a background in education, having worked at the University of Dayton, Bishop Watterson High School, and St. Brendan Elementary. Merrill, together 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Smythe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Grove City, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for clients holding assets in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Brian Anderson serves as Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. He began his financial advisory career with Wells Fargo in 1999 and joined Merrill in 2005. Brian’s approach focuses on helping clients explore their most important goals while managing risk across their financial lives through frequent conversations and personalized recommendations. As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, he provides traditional advice and builds custom investment strategies, utilizing Merrill model portfolios and third-party investment strategies, sometimes managing these on a discretionary basis within the firm's Investment Advisory Program. Brian holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., along with credentials as a CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He attended Denison University and earned a Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. Outside of his professional work, Brian is involved in community activities, including volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and supporting UAYB Lacrosse. He resides in Upper Arlington with his wife and two children. His personal interests include adventure sports such as biking, camping, fishing, golfing, rock climbing, running marathons, scuba diving, and skiing.

Devon Dobres is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Devon held positions at ACRES Capital and Foundation Title and has also worked in various roles at The Ohio State University. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Luke Cotter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Dublin, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles in catering and hospitality, as well as positions at Ohio State University and Miami University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Subhash Jatana is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Dublin, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. for 23 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2016. He is also involved as an agent in various insurance-related businesses including individual and group life, health, and disability insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charities, and employers. The firm offers collaborative planning engagements supported by firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and event-driven estate and employer-sponsored planning.

Chandra Pifer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, Chandra worked at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, Russell and Company, and Magee Leadership Solutions. Outside of finance, Chandra has experience with Homemaking and automotive work at Fremont Ford. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors and multiple platforms. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Monica Buckhout is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America. 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Darlene Shaw is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Independent Financial Partners, IFP Securities LLC, and Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a notary in Hilliard, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Sherry Tilson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Worthington Wealth Management and Benjamin F Edwards & Co. Tilson is also involved in healthcare research through her outside employment with Life X Research Corp, where she contributes to health-related questionnaires. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Howard Rudolph is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2016, with prior experience at SunTrust Advisory Services and SunTrust Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer coordinator on the board of the Easton Youth Hockey Association, a nonprofit organization. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities under the J.P. Morgan umbrella.

Philip Hemphill Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Hemphill is president and CEO of P. Randolph Financial Group, which provides investment management and practice management services, and he is involved in publishing and creating educational YouTube videos on life skills. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, written recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.