Penny Wasem is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 23 years of experience, serving as the principal of Lifetime Financial Planning Solutions, LLC since 2003. She is also the financial officer of the Fairfield County Foundation, a nonprofit organization located in Lancaster, OH. Lifetime Financial Planning Solutions, LLC provides fee-only financial planning, accounting, tax planning, and tax preparation services for individuals, small businesses, nonprofits, estates, and trusts. The firm delivers written financial plans and recommendations without managing client assets or selling investment products, focusing primarily on public accounting and tax work with a small, specialized client base.

Benjamin Wilkey is a financial advisor at SRS Wealth Management in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked at multiple firms since 2025, including Asset Management and Protection Services, LLC and Superior Retirement Solutions. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he spent over two decades in the forms and printing industry. SRS Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and planning services, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed-income securities, and acts as a fiduciary in both discretionary and non-discretionary management roles.

Timothy Hamilton is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and has been the sole advisor at FinancialFamilies since 2014. He holds a Series 66 license and serves as a volunteer Finance Officer for the Civil Air Patrol in Maxwell, Alabama. FinancialFamilies provides financial planning and investment review services to individual and high-net-worth families, focusing on tailored, non-discretionary plans that cover retirement, estate, tax, insurance, business planning, cash flow, and college savings. The firm emphasizes client-specific recommendations and periodic reviews, using various analytical methods and typically recommending mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and fixed-income instruments.

Todd Childers is a financial advisor at 4 Star Advisory Services LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Horter Investment Management, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he prepares tax returns as a CPA and sells life insurance and fixed annuities. 4 Star Advisory Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing fundamental analysis, macroeconomic research, and quantitative screening. The firm’s approach includes both long- and short-term trading strategies, with a preference for preferred stocks over bonds and the potential allocation to Bitcoin-focused ETFs under enhanced risk disclosures.

Mason Yerian is an advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and beginning his financial industry experience in 2026. His background includes roles at Ohio University and involvement with the Ohio University Club alongside ETP Wealth Management, as well as prior work in education and the food service industry. Aegis Wealth Management serves individual investors, institutions, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a multi-team advisor structure. The firm primarily supervises third-party sub-advisers to implement portfolios and utilizes AI-based tools in its client services.

Erin Barnhart is a financial advisor with MPM Wealth Advisors in Lancaster, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with MPM Wealth Advisors since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, Barnhart coaches swimming at Ohio State University. MPM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, and other entities, managing over $1 billion in assets. The firm focuses on diversified portfolios using low-expense mutual funds and ETFs, guided by client risk profiles, and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary account management strategies.

Scott Iversen is a financial advisor with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Frontier Asset Management LLC, Northstar Securities LLC, Cross State Financial Group LLC, and Foothill Securities, Inc. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and self-directed brokerage solutions, employing a combination of top-down and bottom-up analysis across equity, fixed-income, and tactical approaches.

Kasey Hammer is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Lancaster, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2014 and also maintains roles with Valmark Securities and Fairfield Financial. Outside of investment advising, Hammer is involved in several business activities including serving as president of an accounting and tax consulting firm, selling craft items at shows, and volunteering as treasurer for a local elementary school PTO. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Gerald Griffith is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 16 years of industry experience and also operates independently and through Forward Financial Group, offering debt elimination and debt reduction plans as well as life, health, and fixed annuity products. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients with a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, employing a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches across a variety of model portfolios and strategies.

Ronald Ruff is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2000 and leads Ruff & Associates, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Vice-President of Hammer, Ruff & Associates, a CPA tax and accounting firm, and is involved with the Fairfield County 4-H Endowment Board as a past chair. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of financial products including proprietary ETF portfolios and annuity solutions.

Michael Kays is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Legend Equities Corporation and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant varsity girls soccer coach for the Northern Local School District. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and manages investment strategies both in-house and via third-party managers.

Brock McGlothin is a financial advisor with Vicus Capital, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vicus Capital since 2019 and previously at Nationwide Securities and Nationwide. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of McGlothin Insurance, where he sells life, fixed, property, and casualty insurance products. Vicus Capital serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of strategies combining fundamental and technical analysis and provides specialized fiduciary consulting and plan-sponsor services uncommon among enterprise firms.

Bradley Roach is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lancaster, Ohio, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2017 and was previously with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, Roach serves as president of Fashion and Vanity Cleaners, Inc. and is a board member of the 211 referral services of Fairfield County as well as the Lancaster-Sherman Rotary. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

William Weimer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Legg Mason Wood Walker, and LPL Financial. He operates W. B. Weimer Custom Investment Strategies, a DBA focused on investment advisory services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with 379 advisors and approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

John Arbuckle is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Carroll, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2020 and 14 years at Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc. and Diversified Investors Securities Corp. from 2006 to 2020. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach integrates planning and managed account solutions within Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Michael Sohrenssen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Lancaster, Ohio, holding 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at MLS Financial since 2015 and has been affiliated with Principal Life Insurance Company and Princor Financial Services Corporation since 2000. His outside business activities include offering individual and group health, life, disability, dental, and long-term care insurance products, as well as Medicare Supplements and Advantage plans. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Matthew Mc Cleese is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential, Edward Jones, and TCP Asset Management. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based portfolio programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend risk-adjusted investment models primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Joseph Kieffer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and is also involved in managing Patty's Dance Center, LLC, a dance instruction business for children. Additionally, he owns FLEX AA, LTD., a retail business offering dancewear and dance shoes. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Thomas Rose is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Lancaster, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at People's Bank and LPL Financial. Rose is also associated with People's Investment Services in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Amy Hammer Huber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce tailored, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Jennifer Deck is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Lansing Trade Group and Interstate Commodities Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Austin Griffith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked for The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience managing equine-related businesses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients nearing or in retirement.

Parker Brady is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Logan, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served in the United States Army from 2022 to 2025 and has experience in various roles including positions at The Savings Bank and Fairfield County Utilities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Lauren Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, she was affiliated with Ohio Christian University and the Ohio Poultry Association. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nathaniel Wollenberg is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, VOYA Financial Advisors, JCC Insurance Services, LLC, and Jones Cochenour & Co. He is a co-owner of a CPA firm and manages an independent insurance brokering business, in addition to owning a separate business entity related to his advisory practice. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Adam Custer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2000 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Permanent Endowment Committee of the First United Methodist Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Aaron Black is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Northwestern Mutual, including roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad range of needs. The firm offers various discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and additional services including trust and securities-based lending, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Disbennett is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He has prior experience at Royal Alliance and has operated Disbennett Wealth Management Group since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent and serves as a high school track coach. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party model strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary implementation options.

Cynthia Moyer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2007. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Cody Byers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Buildings and Builders Company and 5th Ave Lumber Company/Strait and Lamp Group. He was formerly involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including ownership of a digital entertainment business and a branded apparel company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network as well as its affiliated investment capabilities.

Timothy Byers is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Angela Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, Ohio, with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent seven years at Fairfield Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristina Blevins is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Outside of her advisory work, she teaches a weekly yoga class. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Long is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, Long serves as vice president of Fairhope Hospice and is a member of the Fairfield County Revolving Loan Fund Committee. He also manages an accounting firm and is involved in insurance brokering. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a structured process supported by a centralized consulting team.

James Lewis is a financial advisor with Stifel in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2014. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, with a focus on episodic, fee-based financial planning.

Charles Barrows is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH, holding eight years of industry experience. He worked at Clark Insurance for six years before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

James Hesseling is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 18 years at First National Bank of Waverly, Ohio, and infinex Investments, Inc. Hesseling is also involved with Disbennett Wealth Management as an Investment Advisor Representative. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

James Culver is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Culver serves on several community boards, including Ohio University Coordinating Council, Fairfield Medical Center Foundation, Family YMCA of Lancaster and Fairfield County, and the Salvation Army Fairfield County Ohio chapter. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Blake Richards is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Logan, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously operated B E RICHARDS LLC from 2011 to 2017 before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. The firm offers holistic analyses and periodic reviews of written recommendations across a broad range of planning topics.

Hoai Tran is a financial advisor with Edward Jones based in Lancaster, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Tran spent eight years at The Ohio State University and one year at Sinclair Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors across 15,000 branch offices.

Paul Kersell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2001. Outside of his financial career, he is involved as an owner and partner in a land maintenance business under a cost-sharing contract with the Natural Resources Conservation Service of Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jeffrey Buchwalter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lancaster, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently transitioned to financial advising after 37 years at Bell and Howell. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

John Kelley Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the John J Kelley Foundation and is a board member of the South Central Power Foundation. He is also the manager of JAMB3 LLC, a local LLC that owns and rents commercial property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Eli Rebich is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Lancaster, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC, and Edward Jones. He is also the president of Regal Dog Real Estate, a real estate holding company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a wide range of investment and financial planning services. Advisors at the firm use proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients, who may implement these through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Joseph Leighton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves as a pastor at Salem Chapel Church of the United Brethren in Christ in Junction City, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Hill is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 1997. He serves as president of the Zanesville Investment Club, organizing meetings outside trading hours. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joshua Gordon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households across the wealth spectrum, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

William Culver is a financial advisor at Stifel with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked as an independent contractor and has a background in education with Pickerington Local Schools District. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head boys volleyball coach at Pickerington High School, is treasurer of the Friends of the Parks Board in Lancaster, and participates in the Rotary of Lancaster Ohio Service Committee. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2020. Prior to his current roles, Johnson was involved with Scioto Valley Baptist Association and Ebenezer Baptist Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across multiple financial topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account services while keeping them distinct.