Marc Gallenstein is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management, tailoring financial strategies to align with clients’ individual financial situations, investment preferences, and risk tolerance. Marc offers clients access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to address various aspects of their financial lives. His areas of focus include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits and financial health, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Marc holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ohio University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is committed to delivering personalized financial strategies designed to help clients pursue their long-term goals through a one-on-one collaborative approach. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Marc participates in community service through volunteering with organizations such as Matthew 25 Ministries. In his personal time, Marc enjoys activities such as baseball, basketball, fishing, football, golfing, music, running, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Emerson Knowles is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a speaker and trainer for the FI360 Center for Fiduciary Studies and is an advisory board member of the Rotary Club of Saddlebrooke Foundation. 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, and institutional investors.

Annie Yeung is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Private Client Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2023. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Annie applies her education and thorough process, alongside Fidelity's resources, to collaborate with clients and their families in creating tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional work, Annie enjoys activities such as going to the beach, camping, playing soccer, traveling, volunteering, and practicing yoga.

William Metz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2011. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Thomas Holocher is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and board member of the Cincinnati chapter of the Exit Planning Institute, organizing educational content for professional advisors and business owners. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Kevin Reperowitz is a CFP® professional based in Cincinnati, OH, with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously worked at LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, and IFP Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in ownership of a financial services company and an insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing various platform arrangements and both proprietary and external investment strategies.

John Hall Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Fidelity, based in Covington, KY, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles across Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments since 2015. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity company that provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research and quantitative analysis. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic portfolio construction, advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and formal governance procedures.

Fergus Culleton is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Fidelity Investments. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for seven years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research, as well as its advisory roles to registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Chase Lauck is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2023, following a four-year tenure at Fifth Third Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeffrey Hemsath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, PNC Investments, PNC Wealth Management, Legend Advisory, and Valic Financial Advisors. He is also a managing director and financial advisor at Heritage Bank Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and technology tools, supported by a wide network of advisors and extensive financial services beyond investment management.

Elizabeth Armitage is the Resident Director at Merrill Wealth Management and serves as a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor. She has been with Merrill since 1983 and holds multiple FINRA registrations including Series 7, 66, 9, and 10. Elizabeth holds certifications such as CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC™), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). She advises clients in areas including retirement planning, wealth structuring, retirement benefit consulting, and is also a licensed insurance agent. Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree from Smith College and graduated from Mariemont High School. She manages the implementation of proprietary financial strategies developed with her retired partner and focuses on corporate executive services, equity compensation services, defined benefit and contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Outside of her professional work, Elizabeth volunteers for the Junior League of Cincinnati, Indian Hill Schools, and Playhouse in the Park. She enjoys tennis, hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Erin Dale is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Merrill in 2018, she worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and held roles outside the financial industry at Sephora and Cedar Fair. 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kathryn Slaughter is an Investment Solutions Representative III at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. She has progressed through several roles within Fidelity, including Investment Solutions Representative II and I, High Net Worth Service Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate, demonstrating a continuous commitment to the firm and its clients. Kathryn holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial services. She emphasizes co-creating financial roadmaps with her clients, focusing on understanding each client's unique story and fostering a collaborative and respectful environment. Outside of her professional work, Kathryn enjoys a variety of outdoor and cultural activities such as camping, cooking and baking, hiking, kayaking, and visiting museums.

Jacob Etler is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Rockefeller Financial LLC and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a football coach at Beechwood High School. Robert W. Baird & Co.’s DDK Group, where Etler is part of the team, provides wealth management services to individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Ross Morand is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Shamrocks, LLC, a for-profit entity with limited responsibilities. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Andrea Piovesan is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2018 and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Amazon Flex. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Maxwell Mischkulnig is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior experience includes roles at W&S Brokerage Services and WESTERN SOUTHERN Life. Outside of finance, he has worked with a lawn care business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions backed by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jeffrey Pacetti is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services 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 client plans.

Thomas Walsh is a CFA® charterholder with 38 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has been with the firm and its related entities since 2011. Walsh also serves as president of Walsh Asset Management LLC and Joda, LLC Sports, and is a trustee and board member of Hyde Park Golf and Country Club. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing various custodial platforms and both proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

David Toney is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2004 and also owns David A. Toney Financial Solutions LLC, a tax preparation business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.