Brian Vanwinkle is a financial advisor with Van Winkle Wealth Management Group LLC in Newark, Ohio. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience, including over two decades at Syndicated Capital, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of Bravo Holdings, LLC, a partnership focused on acquiring investment real estate. Van Winkle Wealth Management Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors and participants. The firm uses model portfolios combined with fundamental and technical analysis to tailor strategies to client objectives, managing approximately 400 client relationships and about $114 million in assets.

Jonathan Renner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Belleau Wood Partners LLC and has prior experience with Merrill Lynch. Belleau Wood Partners LLC is an SEC-registered adviser providing ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes client-tailored portfolios with written Investment Policy Statements and employs a range of analytic methods, including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Thomas Cantrell is a financial advisor with The Retirement Specialist of Central Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at his current firm since 2014 and is also involved in consulting to insurance agents through Sharp 1, LLC and independent insurance sales with Senior Services Lake & Cook Co. The Retirement Specialist of Central Ohio serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as self-employed and small business owners, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and subscription-based wealth management services. The firm focuses on developing individualized investment policies and long-term asset allocations using fundamental analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Joshua Dandurand is a financial advisor at Walden Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation from 2013 to 2022 before founding Dandurand Financial Partners, LLC. Walden Financial provides investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and financial coaching to individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory with passive and active strategies, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis, and offers customizable portfolios including ESG criteria.

James Noxon is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with The Retirement Specialist of Central Ohio. He has held prior roles at Aetna and operated Noxon Financial LLC, as well as experience running a window cleaning business and multiple self-employed ventures. The Retirement Specialist of Central Ohio serves individual and high-net-worth clients, self-employed individuals, and small business owners, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and subscription services integrated with an online planning platform. The firm focuses on developing personalized investment policies using fundamental analysis tailored to client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Aaron Steffan is a financial advisor with W&S Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience, including roles at W&S Brokerage Services since 2013 and Western Southern Life since 2001, where he currently serves as a full-time sales manager. W&S Advisory Services, LLC serves parents and other custodians through a digital-first UGMA wrap-fee program delivered via Fabric’s platform and offers standalone comprehensive financial planning through Western & Southern Life agents. The firm employs a model portfolio approach with automated, non-discretionary allocations managed in partnership with Fort Washington Investment Advisors, focusing on custodial accounts with fixed fees rather than asset-based billing.

Sheila Steury is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Stifel since 2009, UBS Financial Services since 2007, and Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1999. Lanark Financial provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through multiple advisor teams and utilizes a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements supported by various program-based accounts and affiliated investment management divisions.

Lawrence Miller is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with NBC Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC that manages the office condominium housing his branch office. Lanark Financial provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and various program-based accounts.

Wayne Farnsworth Jr. is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 1999 and also operates Wayne Farnsworth Financial Services, Inc. Additionally, he is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain running a charter boat fishing business in Newark, Ohio. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisory representatives. The firm uses diversified, goal-based model portfolios with multi-asset allocation and offers proprietary platforms and third-party programs.

Zachary Pipoly is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. and KeyBank National Association. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management across various funds and accounts. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and is affiliated with in-house trust and broker-dealer entities.

Scott Ryan is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Packerland since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a certified public accounting practice and works as an independent insurance agent. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through various platforms and maintains dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer.

Wayne Farnsworth III is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding 22 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2004 and ValMark Securities since 2002. Outside of finance, he is involved in professional bowling and serves as Vice President of Sales for WFFS, Inc., a family business unrelated to investment management. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented primarily with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and services.

Brad Farnsworth is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Newark, Ohio, holding 18 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2009 and also serves as Vice President and Office Manager of Farnsworth Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a volunteer board member for the U.S. Selective Service in Licking County. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, separate-account managers, and third-party programs, with oversight from an investment committee.

Neal Skiles is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Portfolio Medics since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Neal is the owner of JASER LLC, a marketing and sales business focused on an online document storage service and legacy financial gifting, and serves as a pastor at Heath Christian Union Church. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with a blend of strategic and tactical approaches across diversified portfolios.

Brandy Breece is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Edward Jones. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and affiliate offerings, providing a range of wrap-fee programs primarily on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Dirk Miller is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Heath, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic risk assessment and emphasizes mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Brett Warrick is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Newark, Ohio. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Huntington National Bank, Bankers Life Securities, and experience with Ohio state organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he participates as a co-angler in professional bass fishing. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages assets for a broad client base using third-party portfolio managers and a range of investment strategies.

Aryanna Miray is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Newark, Ohio. She holds the Series 66 designation and began her career in the financial services industry in 2026. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, she gained experience at Discover Financial Services and various other companies. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning approach and serves a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Joshua Jaffe is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities, among others. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of 3J&E, LLC, a business involved in property management and general oversight. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a large SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Shad Tyson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company in Newark, OH, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with The Huntington Investment Company since 2002 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs through the Envestnet MAS platform, using an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank strategies.