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.

Joe Simpson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huff Realty, Infosys, Sibly Cline Realtors, and Pfs Investments Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including founding and managing businesses in construction, IT consulting, and real estate. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Jeffrey Pacetti is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers a broad range of services, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

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.

Shane Sauter is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with executives to navigate benefits planning, equity compensation, and wealth planning. He collaborates with clients and their families to manage the complexities of company benefits and holistic financial planning. Shane has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Benefits & Planning Consultant, Workplace Planning Consultant III, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Associate at Summit Financial from 2010 to 2014. Outside of his professional work, Shane has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, fishing, football, parenthood, and swimming.

Meghan Snouffer is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her current role, she partners with clients and their Private Wealth Management Advisors to build strong relationships and develop personalized financial plans that align with clients' goals, situations, and family dynamics. Meghan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Client Service Associate, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before assuming her current position in 2023. This experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of wealth management and client service. Further details about Meghan's education, credentials, personal interests, or community involvement have not been provided.

Melonie Kaiser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been part of Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a cheer assistant coach for a local sports team in Milford, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Corey Byrd is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in creating and maintaining comprehensive financial plans. His professional focus areas include Investment Strategies, Retirement Planning, Income Protection, and facilitating Family Conversations related to financial matters. Corey has been with Fidelity Investments since 2005, progressing through several roles including Trading Representative, Stock Plan Services Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Client Management Representative, Investment Management Consultant II and III, before assuming his current position in 2024. He holds the Certified Financial Planner designation and maintains insurance licenses in Arkansas and California.

Erin Staveskie is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lebanon, Ohio, holding 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2010 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009. Outside of investment advisory, she is involved in sales and referrals related to home security, automation products, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on personalized portfolio management rather than institutional plan management.

Andrew Pipes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various Fidelity divisions since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its use of AI-driven methodologies in portfolio management.

Gregory Horn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2013 and previously spent seven years with Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship under Horn Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Suzanna Otte is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Stifel since 2019 and previously spent three years at A&P Technology. Based in Cincinnati, OH, she is affiliated with Stifel, a firm serving a diverse client base including individuals and institutional clients through both brokerage and investment advisory services. Stifel employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses. The firm’s services include fee-based financial planning delivered episodically, with clients maintaining discretion over implementation.

Nolan Jewell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Whitaker Bank and Amazon, along with experience at the University of Kentucky. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Michael Croweak is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity and its affiliated entities since 2004. 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. The firm is known for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight of sub-advisers, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Casey Klaus is a Wealth Management Advisor who co-leads a wealth management team serving successful families in the area. He manages executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and tax minimization. Casey's approach integrates his extensive market experience with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's research to develop individualized financial strategies that address clients' personal and financial goals. Casey began his career trading multiple financial markets simultaneously on the floor of the Chicago Board of Trade for eight years. This experience provided him with in-depth insights into the financial world and its effects on investors and their portfolios. He holds a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics from the University of Dayton, where he was also a four-year collegiate football athlete. He holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, Casey volunteers with The Alzheimer's Association. He resides in Maineville, Ohio with his wife and children and has interests that include golf, football, water skiing, and spending time with his family.

Ronnie Holmes Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation for 11 years. He is also the manager of Thoroughbred Financial, where he offers various insurance products including disability insurance, fixed annuities, and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and offers access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Charles Rowland III is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and ROI DNA. He also operates an insurance agency where he researches and recommends insurance products and writes policies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including third-party money managers and wrap programs.