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.

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.

William Burke is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and Russell Total Wealth and Wellness, where he is also involved in insurance sales. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting through a platform that integrates multiple model providers and supports advisor customization.

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.

Joshua Winger is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with AE Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Arkadios Wealth Advisors and Arkadios Capital and is also involved with Russell Total Wealth & Wellness as a wealth advisor. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience in insurance sales and services through Russell Total Wealth & Wellness. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and offers comprehensive reporting and investment consulting services, managing approximately $49.8 billion across more than 127,000 clients.

Steven Weinstein is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and operates Weinstein Financial Group, LLC, which provides advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a network of approximately 261 advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services, supported by a comprehensive compliance and supervisory infrastructure.

James Zent is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Centreville, Ohio. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with JR Zent & Associates since 1997 and with NY Life-related entities since 1969. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers various program types tailored to client objectives, with a focus on non-discretionary asset management and advisory services connected to insurance and annuity products.

Joshua Weinstein is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience currently advising at Independent Financial Partners. He has worked at Securities America, Inc. and operated Weinstein Consulting before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Weinstein Financial Group, an investment-related business focusing on insurance sales and financial planning. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm offers both individualized investment strategies and centralized asset management options, with a notable specialization in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Lena Dabbas is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Bank, NA since 2016 and has also worked at PNC Investments LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithmic assessments to implement approved investment models via mutual funds and ETFs.

Jacob Parsley is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2025 and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank, Community Tissue Services, Elements Massage, and Archers Tavern. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual high-net-worth and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and various strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Lucas Draper is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with First Command Financial Services, Inc. and its related entities since 2008. 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 offers financial planning and various wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers using a prescribed selection process.

Riley Gerlach is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2024, he worked at Fifth Third Bank starting in 2021 and at Best Buy from 2013 to 2021. 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 options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and bank affiliation.

Kathy Sperry is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Springboro, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at Fifth Third Securities from 2001 to 2024, followed by roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC before returning to Fifth Third in 2025. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates multiple managed-account options with features like direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and combining bank affiliation with municipal-advisor registration.

Sean Pierce is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Dayton, Ohio, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2024, he worked for Edward Jones from 2016 to 2024. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and business entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, employing various portfolio management strategies and tools such as tax-loss harvesting and direct indexing.

Michael Martens is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC, holding 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles with various related firms, including Transamerica Employee Benefits and United Health Care. Martens serves as a board member for Diabetes Dayton and Prevent Blindness, participating in financial oversight and community awareness activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party management. The firm serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses.

Matthew Morrison is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and Foresters Financial Services. 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 multiple program types on its Passageway Managed Account platform, allowing clients to select from various investment strategies tailored to their risk profiles.

Erik Hagstrom is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and Russell Total Wealth & Wellness, where he also provides insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Jenna Armstrong is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2019 and Fifth Third Securities since 2021. Prior to her finance career, she worked at Olive Garden and studied at the University of Kentucky. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing a diverse range of portfolios and customized strategies.

Joshua Burns is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at AE Wealth Management and Russell Total Wealth & Wellness since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Lendmark Financial, OneMain Financial, Advanced Drainage Systems, Around Campus Group, and Amway Corporation. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with various investment strategies.