Mitchell Towne is a financial advisor at LeClair Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates, LPL Financial, and UBS Financial Services. LeClair Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, foundations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily fundamental, long-term investment approach supported by artificial-intelligence tools and offers a broad range of investment instruments through a firm-branded wrap fee program and non-wrap accounts.

William Harrigan is a financial advisor at Polaris Financial Partners, LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Polaris, he held positions at the Virgin Islands Department of Property and Procurement, the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, and First American Title Insurance Company. Polaris Financial Partners is a small, supported investment adviser managing approximately $226 million for about 143 clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing a variety of investment analysis methods and maintaining a long-term trading orientation.

Steven Henderly is a CFA charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Nvest Wealth Strategies, Inc. since 2006. Nvest Wealth Strategies serves individual investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a long-term, multi-asset investment approach focused on diversification and periodic rebalancing, primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Marian Leuby is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Hendrickson Advisory Group, Inc. since 2003 and previously spent 19 years with Hendrickson & Hendrickson Inc. The Hendrickson Advisory Group provides non-discretionary portfolio supervisory services, financial planning, and pension consulting for individuals, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages client accounts primarily through a turnkey asset management program, coordinating investment and tax planning while facilitating services such as tax return preparation and ERISA nondiscretionary pension consulting.

David Kirkey is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Kirkey & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1996 and also serves as president and sole owner of Kirkey & Co., Inc. CPAs, an accounting firm offering tax preparation and small business accounting services. He works full-time managing both firms concurrently. Kirkey & Co. Financial Advisors provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and business entities. The firm integrates investment management with tax and accounting services through its affiliation with the CPA practice, employing a blend of analytical approaches grounded in modern portfolio theory.

Dean Schuler is a financial advisor with Schuler Wealth Planning LLC in Powell, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PDS Planning, Inc. for seven years before joining Schuler Wealth Planning in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a wrestling coach at Shanahan Jr. High in Lewis Center, OH. Schuler Wealth Planning provides ongoing financial planning and asset management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, along with project-based planning and coaching engagements. The firm also offers limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services for retirement plan sponsors and uses fixed, project, or hourly fee structures rather than asset-based fees.

John Frencho is a financial advisor at Forestview Financial Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Forestview since 2021. Prior to this, he was employed at U.S. Bank from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Frencho works as a sales associate at Par Golf of Columbus, assisting customers with golf equipment. Forestview Financial Partners serves individuals, business owners, and various institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with capabilities in derivatives, options, and private fund allocations.

Steven Kurtz is a financial advisor at Peters Wealth Group in Westerville, OH, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Peters Wealth Group, he worked at Fidelity Investments, Capital Analysts, and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kurtz Collective, a real estate venture focused on distressed properties. Peters Wealth Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and small businesses with comprehensive wealth management services that integrate financial planning and portfolio management. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and distinguishes itself through public educational seminars and a broad media presence.

William Burton is a CFP® with over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Investors Advisory Corporation since 1988 and worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. from 1989 to 2019. In addition to his advisory role, Burton serves as a trustee providing trust-related services to various families. Capital Investors Advisory Corporation offers non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, applying fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to align investments with clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Renee Bonsell is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Meridian Wealth Management since 2018. Additionally, she serves as a Senior Compliance Specialist for XY Planning Network, LLC. Meridian Wealth Management provides financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on areas such as cash flow, retirement strategies, tax and estate planning, education funding, and investment planning. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment approaches to construct diversified, tax-efficient portfolios.

William Henderly is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Nvest Wealth Strategies, Inc. since 2006. Nvest Wealth Strategies serves individual investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and hourly consulting. The firm employs a long-term, multi-asset investment approach focused on no-load mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing diversification and periodic rebalancing while operating under a fiduciary standard.

Donald Depalma is a financial advisor at Buckeye Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Capital Estate Services, Inc. since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he provides non-investment related estate planning consultation on a fee basis and is licensed for insurance sales in Ohio. Buckeye Wealth Management LLC is a privately held firm serving individuals, trusts, and pension or profit-sharing plan participants. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management based on customized asset-allocation models, combining modern portfolio theory with a core–satellite approach, and provides ongoing reporting and account supervision.

Edward Siddell is a Series 65 licensed advisor with over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at EGSI Investment Management since 2002 and at Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2011. He is also the CEO of a business involved in insurance. EGSI Investment Management provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, non-profits, and institutional public funds. The firm employs a top-down approach to market analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a range of model portfolios and continuous account supervision.

William Whitaker is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Vawter Financial, Ltd. since 2017 and previously worked at Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Vawter Financial, Ltd. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, small business owners, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with buy-and-hold investing, offering discretionary or client-controlled portfolio management and regular reviews based on market performance and client goals.

Clint Edgington is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Beacon Hill Investment Advisory, LLC since 2008. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Dublin, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, Edgington is a managing member of an investment-related enterprise focused on residential real estate investing. Beacon Hill Investment Advisory provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, and corporate retirement plans, managing client assets through customized Private Wealth and Corporate Retirement Plan programs. The firm employs a structured investment process that includes risk-tolerance testing, documented investment policies, and tactical asset allocation adjustments, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients.

James Graver is an advisor with Graver Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, G2 Capital Management, and Wachovia Securities Financial Network. He serves on the Regional Advisory Board of State Bank & Trust Company. Graver Capital Management provides wealth management services combining financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $153.5 million on a discretionary basis, using customized portfolios that incorporate low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and alternative investments, with regular account monitoring and formal annual reviews.

Prior to founding Columbus Wealth Management, Matthew provided investment advice and financial planning services to over 100 families at his prior firm. He also served as the firm's Director of Research and played a key role in the investment philosophy and portfolio construction which impacted nearly $2B of assets across 800+ households. In addition, he was responsible for various software implementation initiatives, several of which played a critical role in allowing a seamless transition to remote work at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Matthew is always looking for opportunities to improve both personally and professionally. After years of diligent studying and multiple exams, he earned his CFA Charter in 2018 and his CFP marks in 2019. While Matthew isn't afraid to tear into spreadsheets, tax returns, financial statements, and analyze investments, his true passion is meeting with and serving his clients. Clients appreciate his ability to take an incredibly complex situation and break it down into relatable terms that are easy to understand. Matthew lives in downtown Columbus with his partner, Braden. They love spending time with family and friends and staying active. Their top vacation destinations are visiting family in South Carolina and Florida, snowboarding in Colorado, and cruising in the Caribbean!

Charles Hendrickson is a financial advisor with The Hendrickson Advisory Group, Inc. in Columbus, OH, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Hendrickson Advisory Group since 1997 and is also involved with Hendrickson & Hendrickson, Inc. and Life Settlement Agency Inc, two incorporated insurance agencies he owns. The Hendrickson Advisory Group provides non-discretionary portfolio supervisory services, financial planning, pension consulting, and wealth-planning coordination for individuals, trusts, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm uses a turnkey asset management program and offers services including tax return facilitation and ERISA nondiscretionary pension consulting, managing $219 million in assets under advisement across 67 clients.

James Davis is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor at Partnership Financial, LLC in Columbus, OH, with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Partnership Financial since 2008. Outside of financial advising, he manages a mailing list supply business where he oversees customer service operations. Partnership Financial LLC is a fee-only advisory firm serving individual clients and families across middle- and high-income levels. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management, emphasizing tailored portfolios and integrated tax preparation without charging percentage-based fees.

Jeffrey Porterfield is a financial advisor with PEB Capital Management LLC in Columbus, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. Prior to joining PEB Capital Management in 2021, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. He is also a licensed insurance professional outside of his investment advisory role. PEB Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisor that offers discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fiduciary-oriented investment approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis across a range of asset classes while monitoring portfolios for tax and risk considerations.