Michael Delaney is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Toledo, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Northwestern Mutual and General Motors, as well as involvement with Boustany Film Company. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Joel Smith is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2019 and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Joseph Decker is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and concurrently operates Decker Financial Group and Creative Financial Partners, both involved in fixed insurance and annuities. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and uses a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Ryan Sherwin is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2011, also working with Fifth Third Bank since 2008. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and other institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a multi-layered operational structure.

Nicole Manning is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Maumee, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2020 and previously worked at Bowling Green State University and the University of Phoenix. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, supported by affiliated services such as a trust bank, tax and business consulting, and insurance and mortgage origination.

Heather Calla is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with J.W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2006 and also maintains a long-term role at Rohrs & Associates, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a chocolate sales business and serves as a trustee for the Dorothy D Rorick Trust. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Joshua Dowell is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he worked at Fifth Third Bank, PNC Bank, and Target. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in food delivery and works as a poker dealer. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs and portfolio management options, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a corporate structure that includes municipal-advisor and broker-dealer activities.

Mitchell Smith is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Toledo, OH. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of programs on its Passageway platform, ranging from advisor-directed mutual-fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Minnie Singh is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines multiple managed-account options and unique features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services within a structure integrated with its parent company, Fifth Third Bank.

Jaclyn Cardenas is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2019 to 2021 and has been with Sanctuary Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer since 2021. Prior to her financial services career, she was self-employed in child care for six years. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment programs through various account types and utilizes a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors to implement tailored strategies.

Dustin Alexander is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Voya Financial Advisors, and Stirling Capital, where he continues to be involved. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a teacher with FMT Solutions. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Kendal Norman is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2011. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, supported by affiliated capabilities such as a state-chartered trust bank, in-house tax and business consulting, and mortgage origination services.

Spencer Stone Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for ten years. Stone serves as an active trustee for the Boys and Girls Club of Toledo and is one of 14 trustees at the Toledo Community Foundation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad planning menu that includes retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, among other specialized services. Advisors use firm research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients choosing how to implement them through brokerage or advisory programs.

Brandon Rodriguez is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Toledo, OH. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked four years in the hospitality industry at Regency Hotels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard, with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Gregory Row is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at LPL Financial, Global Retirement Partners LLC, and Comerica Securities Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices. The firm offers a range of managed investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and fiduciary advisory services with a focus on tax efficiency and comprehensive wealth management.

Crystal Tully Cahill is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Pension Innovations & Consulting. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Devin Zeisset is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and has previously worked with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Huntington National Bank. Zeisset serves as treasurer for the Oregon Schools Foundation as a volunteer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Toby Weinert is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. His background also includes roles with the American Red Cross-Cincinnati Chapter and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission. Baird’s DDK Group, where he is based, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and separately managed account programs, utilizing internal research, manager selection, and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

David Walker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Grace Community Center board of directors and holds leadership positions with several local organizations, including the Sylvania United Church of Christ and the Sister City Commission of Sylvania, Ohio. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Karen Owens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Owens is involved with Semper Fit LLC, doing business as Anytime Fitness, since 2006. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly as well as through employer-based Corporate Financial Planning agreements.