Franklin Graves is a Financial Consultant with experience at Fidelity Investments and Fifth Third Bank. He partners with clients to help them achieve their financial goals, providing guidance on investment strategies, income planning, tax-efficient investing, and retirement planning. His professional experience includes roles such as Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Investment Management Consultant, Preferred Relationship Manager, Workplace Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Service Representative, all contributing to his comprehensive understanding of financial services. Franklin holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities including fishing, exploring food, football, movies, tennis, and traveling.

Javier Aparicio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a driver for Lyft. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its investment approach.

Steven Thomas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes over a decade of service within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a golf ball cleaning activity at Glenview Golf Course. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Charles Hais is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America, Inc., and before entering the financial industry, he held positions at Advics Manufacturing Ohio and Toyota Boshoku America. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a general partnership focused on sales of life insurance and Medicare supplements. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms, utilizing various asset allocation and portfolio construction tools.

Joshua Straw is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at TB Products and Total Quality Logistics, and worked at Monfort Aquarium & Pet. He also has experience in education, having worked at Miami University and Colerain High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Allison Kees is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. She serves as Secretary on the board of Gathering Place International Ministries, a nonprofit organization. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s approach includes model-driven investment implementation, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and insurance products.

Casey Cornett is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Powerhome Solar and various positions outside the financial sector. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

John Jager is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and prior positions at Longship, CED, and Kona Ice of Louisville. He has also worked in education at the University of Louisville and Highlands Middle School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of investment vehicles.

Carlos Varela is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Four Facets and multiple positions at the University of Kentucky, as well as experience with Amazon.com Services LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves as an adviser to multiple registered investment companies.

Melvin Goss Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, Silver Oak Securities, Inc., and Certified Retirement Resources, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s model-driven investment approach incorporates third-party asset managers and discretionary authority for certain portfolios, alongside affiliated trust custody, insurance, and lending services.

Chris Thompson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2008, progressing through several positions including Workplace Planning and Guidance Consultant, Regional Sales Consultant, Retirement Relationship Manager, Retirement Representative IV, Retirement Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Chris has developed expertise in financial consulting, retirement solutions, and workplace planning. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Chris aims to build long-term relationships with his clients and their families based on trust, drawing on their personal experiences and goals while leveraging Fidelity's financial and investing resources.

Kenneth Lange is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, DHL, and Heidelberg Distribution of Kentucky. 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 uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and consult on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Tyler Lyon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and prior employment at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Northern Kentucky University, and County Market. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies.

Quentin Bateman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for over a decade at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Morgan Maxwell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Education At Work and Northern Kentucky University. Morgan works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios.

Corey Luman 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 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, he was self-employed and held roles at MH Equipment and Slater Tile. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles within the Fidelity institutional platform.

Anna Makris is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Before joining OSAIC in 2018, she worked at Signator Investors Inc and was involved in the clothing business with Kotsovos Fine Apparel. Outside of finance, she sells consignment clothing items online through the Poshmark platform. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by a variety of asset-allocation tools, investment platforms, and third-party managed-account solutions.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 1998. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction and is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and use of advanced methodologies such as AI in research.

Robert Blades Jr. is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Edward Jones. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad clientele including retail and institutional investors, charitable funds, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Benjamin Kress is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at PC Bennett Solutions and has experience in diverse roles including business operations and university employment. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers tailored planning using structured processes and advanced modeling tools.