Worthington, OH Office

Jonathan Gerschman is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors based in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he was involved with Brio Tuscan Grill for over a decade. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage channels to meet diverse client needs.

Vincent Eckel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2008, including its prior affiliation as AXA Advisors, LLC until 2020. Outside of advisory work, he services existing clients through an insurance relationship with Allstate. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management via LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory, brokerage, and insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Brad Dickman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Ottawa, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. His other business activities include outside insurance appointments. 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 and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Garnet Wahlund is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Wahlund maintains outside insurance carrier appointments for term life, long-term care, universal, whole life, and disability insurance with multiple carriers. 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 employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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.

Ronald Larry is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he held various roles in education and the transportation sector, including positions at The Columbus Academy, Uber, Lyft, and Bird. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Dexter Roettker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Integrity Athletics and has roles outside finance including security work at Ugly Tuna Saloona. 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 various advisory and brokerage channels. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that utilizes third-party asset managers and offers tailored client services based on documented goals and risk tolerance.

Matthew Goedde is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. 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 and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Joshua Schenker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. 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 various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels, and emphasizes individualized financial plans based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Ryan Sweeney is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011, including a period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors LLC. 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 a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels while tailoring services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Abigail Starrett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Worthington, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked at Stonebridge Wealth Strategies and has experience in education and nonprofit sectors, including roles at Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. 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 third-party managers and LPL programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Donald Rice II is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Delaware, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2015 and previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and member of Breckenridge Homes LLC, a real estate business in Sparta, TN. 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 operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to implement client recommendations.