Richard Smith is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Franklin, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is an ordained minister at the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

James Mills is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Ironvest Financial, Brokerage Solutions LLC, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. TLG Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring through fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering diversified portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services.

Brian Meyer is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has worked with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Corp since 2006. Meyer is also president of Meyer Financial Management, LLC, an independent insurance agency specializing in fixed insurance products. 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 fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a focus on plan sponsors and participants.

Benjamin Miller is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Gary Countryman is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Dayton, OH. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a church pastor at Liberation Church of the Nazarene in Springboro, OH. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Chad Roberts is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for three years. Prior to his financial services career, Roberts served 22 years in the United States Air Force. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using preapproved investment options and third-party managers.

David Parker is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for two years. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway platform, which range from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and tax-related strategies.

Brenden Baker is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortress Financial & Wealth Management, Northwestern Mutual, and the University of Cincinnati. He also worked at Moraine Country Club and HomeGoods before entering the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Patrick Moran is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He is also the CEO and owner of Moran Private Wealth, an investment advisory business affiliated with NewEdge Advisors. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and employs multiple program structures that integrate in-house and third-party manager selection, supported by technology solutions and centralized due diligence.

Jack Hanson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2021. Hanson is also involved with Netlaw as a referral agent for estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Dale Sanders is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. His career also includes roles at First Command Insurance Services and First Command Brokerage Services. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Evan Neuman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2014 and concurrently holds roles as an assistant tennis coach at the University of Northwestern Ohio and a tennis coach at Lima Senior High School. Additionally, he coordinates shipping and receiving for Midwest Metal Fabricators. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple advisory programs and maintains a regulatory AUM of approximately $1.7 billion.

Matthew Ringle is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has held roles at both firms since 2017 and is also associated with DLAK Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Kettering Church of Christ on a volunteer basis. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Bruce Newell is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Xenia, Ohio, holding 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wichman & Newell Financial Advisors since 2017 and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. Additionally, he has been associated with Mid Am Private Trust N.A. since 1997. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales conducted at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, technological, trading, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized investment solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Jeffrey Myers is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Wilmington, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and its affiliated firm since 1999. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and various strategies such as tax-loss harvesting and direct indexing.

John Payton is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. His current roles include positions at both Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Matthew Meyer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Centerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through its Strategic Wealth Management platform, which supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

Todd Kowalski is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously worked at LCNB National Bank, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

William Grizinski is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has operated Grizinski Financial Services since 1977. He is also involved with Stryde/GMG, a business focused on expense reduction and tax savings solutions for organizations. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Adam Harris is an investment advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Wilmington, Ohio. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Harris worked at Fifth Third Bank and Sears Holdings. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers various managed account programs and portfolio management options on the Passageway platform, combining multiple investment strategies and services.