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Benjamen Jacobs is the sole advisor at Jacobs Wealth Management, LLC in Milford, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including six years at WaterStone Investment Counsel, LLC. Jacobs is also a licensed insurance agent who may recommend insurance products to clients. Jacobs Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business owners. The firm employs a combination of analytical methods and an automated Intelligent Portfolios Program, blending passive and active strategies while offering a specialized pension consulting service.

My mission is to provide independent and reliable financial planning, coaching and investment advisory services for the purpose of enhancing the financial well-being of clients and their communities. As Founder and Chief Compliance Officer of NorthPoint Financial Planning my guiding principle is to be the financial advisor that I always wanted to hire before becoming one; that is, one who: ♦ develops a strong relationship and a nuanced understanding of each client's goals and expectations ♦ does the 'legwork' and research before recommendations are made ♦ provides specific recommendations based on experience and thorough analysis ♦ offers full transparency regarding compensation received for services My areas of expertise include: ♦ Financial Planning ♦ Investment Management ♦ Small Business Retirement Plans ♦ Insurance Analysis Prior to founding NorthPoint Financial Planning, I enjoyed a successful career serving as director for a diversified financial services enterprise; providing insurance and asset management solutions to financial advisors and their clients. My experience includes over 30 years of helping clients to achieve their personal, business or plan sponsor related financial objectives. I have served as Past President of the Columbus Chapter of the Society for Financial Service Professionals, a multidisciplinary network of professional advisors including those designated as CFP, CPA, JD, CLU and ChFC. The Society's mission is to support the highest standards of ethical and professional achievement and to promote awareness by the general public of the benefits of working with a professionally designated advisor. Education ♦ University of Dayton - Dayton, OH ♦ Bachelor of Science, Finance - 1989 ♦ Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA ♦ Masters of Business Administration, Finance – 1999 Licensure & Registrations ♦ Investment Adviser Representative

Charles Dozois is a financial advisor at Allied Planning Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments in various capacities from 2001 to 2026, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Allied Planning Partners provides fee-only financial planning and educational seminars primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on producing written financial plans and investment recommendations without managing or holding client assets, employing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor advice based on client-specific factors.

Joshua Deeter is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Deeter Advisory Group, LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2010. Prior to that, he worked at David Bodnar Advisors LLC and Advantage Capital Corporation. He serves on the board of the Gyro men's social club in Cincinnati. Deeter Advisory Group provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and estate and wealth planning primarily for individuals, trusts, and estates, while also serving retirement plans and charitable organizations. The firm develops tailored financial profiles and investment plans, typically managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with a long-term investment orientation, and offers specialized services including pension consulting and charitable giving strategies.

Timothy Mandel is a financial advisor with Mandel Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Mandel & Associates, Beam Suntory, and Republic National Distribution Company. Mandel Financial Services is an independent, solo-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and investment strategies across various asset classes, including less common allocations such as venture capital and private placements.

Matthew Yerkes is a financial advisor at Shea Financial Advisors in New Richmond, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Shea Financial Advisors since 2015. Shea Financial Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individuals and families, emphasizing a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with strategic asset allocation across various equity classes and fixed income. The firm integrates tax planning and preparation into many engagements and manages accounts on a discretionary basis, occasionally delegating to independent managers while maintaining oversight.