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Ellen Weed is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Summit Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a long-term care insurance agency, Financial Security Solutions, LLC, in Middletown, Ohio. Summit Financial Advisors, Inc. provides customized investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach overseen by a multi-person Investment Committee and offers growth, balanced, and conservative strategy options.

Matthew Weed is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015, working as part of a four-advisor team. Summit Financial Advisors, Inc. provides customized investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related trusts, estates, pension, and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven investment process overseen by a multi-person Investment Committee, offering growth, balanced, and conservative strategies with portfolios typically constructed for multi-year horizons.

Randall Shoker is a financial advisor at Shoker Investments in Oxford, OH, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has led Shoker Investment Counsel Inc. since 2003. Shoker Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and government clients. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation framework combining individual stocks, low-cost index funds, and selected fixed-income securities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with attention to after-tax efficiency and the use of leverage or equity option strategies when authorized.

Kevin Rybka is a financial advisor at Shoker Investments in Oxford, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Shoker Investment Counsel, Inc. in 2024 and has prior experience at TFO Wealth Partners and Vested Risk Strategies, along with periods as a full-time student. Before entering the financial industry, he worked at Jimmy's Lawn Service for three years. Shoker Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to a range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and government entities. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach combining individual stocks, low-cost index funds, and selected fixed-income securities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with attention to after-tax efficiency and the option to use leverage or equity option strategies.

Gavin Dues is a financial advisor with Harbour Investments, Inc. in Eaton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Harbour Investments since 2012 and also operates Dues Wealth Management LLC and Dues & Dues Partnership. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an independent insurance agent and is involved with Dues Law, LLC. Harbour Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized investment strategies and offers a range of portfolio management options, including model-based solutions through a subscription platform.

Vivian Brooks is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Middletown, Ohio. She has 42 years of industry experience and has been with Money Concepts since 2009. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs and portfolio strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory.