Vera Johnson is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Monroe, MI. She holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Uvest Financial Services Group, Inc., and Merrill. 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 multiple program types via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with customizable investment strategies.

Michelle Schroeder is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Company, Fifth Third Securities, The Huntington Investment Company, and other firms. Outside of finance, she creates digital content on vintage, thrifting, and home decor topics, sharing her work on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs diverse investment strategies using model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities, supported by multiple program platforms and third-party technology.

Kristy Turnwald is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in financial advising at Hantz Financial Services, Inc., where she has worked since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Maumee, Ohio. Hantz Financial Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios and third-party strategies, alongside brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Nathan Boyer is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at IFP Securities LLC since 2021 and has been involved with Stirling Capital since 2013, where he serves as Director of Operations. In addition to his advisory role, Boyer owns Stirling Capital Tax & Accounting Services, which provides tax preparation and accounting. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a broad client base and offers both individualized and centralized investment management options, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Denny Parsson is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fifth Third Securities and FIFTH THIRD BANK since 2011. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio management with customized risk profiling and strategies such as tax-overlay and direct indexing.

Adam Brentlinger is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Toledo, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has concurrently worked with FIFTH THIRD BANK since 2013. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions via investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing multiple third-party portfolio managers and investment strategies.

Jeffrey Little is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sun Federal Credit Union, and Allstate Financial Services, among others. 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 third-party managed investment strategies.

James Brown is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before entering the financial sector, he served with the City of Toledo Department of Police for 25 years. He is also employed with Premier Planning Group, where he provides financial services. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and program platforms, with a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealer, investment, and insurance entities.

Benjamin Jackson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Lambertville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2018 and previously worked at Wholehan Marketing from 2014 to 2018. 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 a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and use of platforms like Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Martin Regan Jr. is a financial advisor with SPC in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 63 credential and 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and Sigma Financial Corporation, and he has operated Regan Financial since 1988. He is also involved with Regan Financial, LLC, focusing on fixed annuities and various insurance products. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, emphasizing client suitability and offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Richard Escobedo is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hantz Financial Services, he worked in healthcare roles at Promedica Toledo Hospital, Promedica Flower Hospital, and the University of Toledo Medical Center. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management using ETF-based model portfolios, third-party money managers, and Direct Indexing, supported by integrated technology and a combination of advisory, broker-dealer, mortgage, and insurance services.

Robert Best is a financial advisor with SPC in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Financial Corporation since 1999. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent offering life, disability, and long-term care insurance products through Summit Reserve Group. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, with a corporate structure that includes affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Steven Decker is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Toledo, Ohio. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and concurrently operates Decker Financial Group and Creative Financial Partners, where he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity sales. Decker is also an author working on a book about destination retirement. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and platforms, incorporating model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, and individual securities.

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 with Empower Advisory Group in Northwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and client savings rates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Joseph Decker is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas since 2016 and also operates Decker Financial Group and Creative Financial Partners, where he is involved in fixed insurance and annuities. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services, utilizing various model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

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, OH, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. She has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2020, previously working at Bowling Green State University and the University of Phoenix. Hantz Financial Services serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning, wealth management through ETF-based model portfolios and third-party managers, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage, mortgage, and insurance services via affiliated entities.

Cassie Christman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with industry experience beginning in 2018. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, N.A., as well as prior experience in the fitness and accounting sectors. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types, including a wrap-fee platform sponsored on Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange.

Heather Calla is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with J. W. Cole Advisors and its affiliated firms since 2006 and has also been associated with Rohrs & Associates, LLC since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, she owns BR Chocolates and Edibles, a chocolate sales business, and serves as a trustee of the Dorothy D Rorick Trust. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors, offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis.