Christopher Randall Ridley

Jason Born is a CFA charterholder and Series 63 licensee with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Stirling Bridge Wealth Partners, LLC since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is a self-published author of non-investment related material. Stirling Bridge Wealth Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and some charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, cyclical, and quantitative analysis within documented investment policy statements and uses both long- and short-term trading and options strategies under discretionary authority.

David Smith is the sole advisor at Impassioned Wealth Management Ltd in Napoleon, OH. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Rooted Advisors from 2019 to 2021. Impassioned Wealth Management Ltd serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, and foundations. The firm employs a plan-driven, behaviorally focused investment approach that emphasizes long-term equity exposure with disciplined rebalancing and incorporates direct-indexing strategies alongside physical bullion holdings.

Demland Wealth is a flat-fee, fee-only fiduciary firm helping Christians retire well and give generously. We serve Christian households who are retired or within five years of retirement — typically with $1 million or more in investable assets — combining retirement income planning, proactive year-round tax strategy, charitable giving, and Biblically Responsible Investing into one comprehensive plan. Our team holds the CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®), and Enrolled Agent (EA) credentials, so tax planning is a core competency, not an afterthought. Clients pay one transparent flat annual fee that doesn't increase as their portfolio grows — no commissions, no product sales, no conflicts of interest. Based in Defiance, Ohio, we work virtually with families across the country. A lot of advisors try to be all things to all people — we don't. Our expertise is helping Christian families make the most of what God has entrusted to them, before and during retirement.

Ned Wyse is a financial advisor with Childs Investment Group, Inc. in Archbold, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including 724 Capital, LLC and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Wyse Refrigeration and Appliance Services, a part-time repair service business. Childs Investment Group provides financial planning and advisory services to families, high-net-worth individuals, and various entities. The firm develops tailored financial plans without managing client securities or exercising investment discretion, coordinating with clients’ chosen broker-dealers or third-party advisers for implementation.

Noah Buttermore is a financial advisor at Demland Wealth LLC with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Demland Wealth, he worked at Fidelity Investments and held roles in various industries including automotive and accounting. Demland Wealth is a state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation complemented by tactical adjustments and combines active and passive investment vehicles alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Kyler Baird is a financial advisor at Northfort Financial, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Northfort, he held roles at firms including Manz Accounting and Insurance and Briskey Financial Services, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates Baird’s Local Honey, an agricultural business focused on beekeeping and honey products. Northfort Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving retail investors with fiduciary portfolio management and advisory services. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and advises on a wide range of investments while maintaining regular client contact and portfolio monitoring.