Stephen Bradley Hess

Blake Rockey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Premiere Group and Bryan City Schools/FCCC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an ice cream truck business called Pink Penguin Ice Cream. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals using a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

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.

Earl Oberlin III is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Oberlin Wealth Partners, LLC in Bryan, Ohio, where he has served since 2012. Mr. Oberlin has an extensive career that includes founding and leading several related entities, including Oberlin Holding Corp. and Oberlin Investments, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is chairman of Oberlin - Turnbull, Inc., a funeral home business. Oberlin Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, family office, and institutional consulting services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, insurance companies, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives, operating as a single-advisor practice with a focus on customized solutions.

Kirk Weldy is a financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 724 Capital, LLC. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ProEquities, Inc. and Childs Investment Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as an officer and board member of the Archbold Rotary Club and is the head junior varsity baseball coach at his local high school. 724 Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, and employee benefit plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a blend of analytic approaches and investment strategies, including long-term trading, margin, and options, with regular account reviews and a requirement that clients use Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC as custodian.