Steven Nguyen is a financial advisor with Hackman Financial Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Hackman Financial Group since 2016 and also maintains a long-term association with LPL Financial LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Nguyen serves as an assistant varsity men's golf coach for Lakota Local Schools and participates as a high school baseball umpire with the Butler County Umpires Association. Hackman Financial Group is a six-advisor team providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach, utilizing diversified allocations and various analytical methods to guide security selection and account monitoring.

Benjamin Dyer is a financial advisor at Bullseye Investment Management, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bullseye Investment Management, he operated the Dyer Insurance Agency, LLC for 17 years. Bullseye Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofits, as well as strategic business consulting services related to bond issuer agreements and recordkeeping. The firm uses a client Investment Policy Statement to guide investment decisions, employing various asset types while generally avoiding non-traded or private securities.

Samuel Martinez is a financial advisor at Wealthquest Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Wealthquest Corporation serves individuals, families, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through tiered advisory programs that integrate portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning assistance, and tax return preparation. The firm manages over $2 billion for more than 1,500 clients using a multi-advisor team and employs a disciplined investment process guided by an Investment Committee.

Michael Treft is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Souders Financial Group since 2019, following roles at TPC Rivers Bend, Great American Insurance Company, and Which Wich. Souders Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.41 billion, providing wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and foundations. The firm emphasizes a financial plan-based investment approach that integrates diversified portfolios with tailored asset allocation and both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Christopher Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Milford, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2008 and also provides investment advisory services through Center for Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor he started in 2014. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, charities, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Adam Lisowsky is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Journey Advisory Group, LLC and has previously worked at CX Institutional, Clarify Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Journey Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, applying a long-term investment strategy with strategic asset allocation and a variety of analytical methods.

Kathleen Laverde is a financial advisor at HORAN Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise and other financial firms. HORAN Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations with a range of asset management, financial planning, and retirement advisory services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation, diversification, security selection, and periodic rebalancing, supported by an internal Investment Committee that reviews model portfolios and makes tactical decisions.

Elizabeth Green is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial industry, all of which she has spent at Foster & Motley, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. She has been with the firm since 2003. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system, combining financial planning with ongoing investment management and offering access to private investment funds for qualified clients.

Joy Schlie is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Harvest Financial Advisors, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at FHT Advisors, Cetera Advisors LLC, and Fidelity Investments. Harvest Financial Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $582.6 million for individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement both long- and short-term strategies.

Jason Feist is a financial advisor at Center for Wealth Management Advisory with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Center for Wealth Management since 2014, previously spending seven years with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is a CFO and partner at Live Your Best Life LLC, a lifestyle marketing company. Center for Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, retirement accounts, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm employs a combination of model and customized portfolio strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management through both wrap and non-wrap programs.

Allison Koenig is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Foster & Motley Inc. Prior to joining Foster & Motley, she worked at PNC and has experience in education through roles at The Children's House, University of Cincinnati, and McAuley High School. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering bundled wealth management that integrates financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach combined with proprietary quantitative screening and fundamental analysis.

Ryan Atkins is a financial advisor at Sims Investment Management LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sims Investment Management in 2021, he worked in retail center management for over a decade. He is also an author who receives royalties from online book retailers and occasionally speaks publicly, earning commissions as an Amazon Affiliate through his author website. Sims Investment Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/employee benefit plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm creates customized investment programs using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers a range of strategies including options and alternative investments, supported by third-party research and a sub-advisory relationship for derivative-based implementations.

Nathaniel Green is a CFP® with Foster & Motley Inc in Cincinnati, OH, and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KPMG and Lowe’s, as well as academic experience at the University of Cincinnati. Foster & Motley provides advisory services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, combining financial planning with investment management. The firm employs a bottom-up, core equity investment approach supported by a proprietary quantitative system and emphasizes tax-sensitive strategies and formal client communications.

W. Kern is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealthquest Corporation since 2013. Wealthquest Corporation advises individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, businesses, trusts, and estates through tiered advisory programs that combine portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning assistance, and tax return preparation. The firm manages approximately $2.22 billion for about 1,583 clients using a multi-advisor team and employs a variety of investment strategies implemented through an Investment Committee.

Brian Giesting is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Private Client Services, LPL Financial, and Advantage Investment Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales. Souders Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm that serves individuals, trusts, pension and ERISA plans, and foundations with wealth management, financial planning, retirement income, insurance, education, and estate services. The firm emphasizes a financial-plan-driven investment approach incorporating diversification, quality investments, and income generation, and uses both longer- and shorter-term trading strategies.

Benjamin Hunter is a financial advisor at Harvest Financial Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Hunter has also been involved with Crossroads Community Church and operated his own financial coaching and estate solutions businesses. Harvest Financial Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $582.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a variety of analytical approaches and offers ongoing client communication through newsletters and educational events.

Lars Meiman is a CFA® charterholder with six years of experience at Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc., following prior roles at Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Investments, and The Kroger Co. Based in Covington, KY, he also assists in his family's small business, working approximately 10 hours per month as an office assistant in a flag and banner production distributorship. Legacy Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor team managing about $1.5 billion in client assets for individuals, families, businesses, and various entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment strategies combining capital preservation and growth, and offers financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and discretionary portfolio management across traditional and alternative investments.

Meghan Mullikin is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Fifth Third Bank, and Fifth Third Securities. She holds a board position with Freestore Foodbank, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Cincinnati. Journey Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy with strategic asset allocation and utilizes a range of instruments and strategies, managing approximately $1.47 billion in assets.

Winfield Geiger is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bonaventura Wealth Advisors, Cornerstone Retirement Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, KeyBank, and Deutsche Bank Securities. Souders Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and foundations with wealth management, financial planning, and retirement income services. The firm uses a financial plan-driven investment process that emphasizes diversification, quality investments, and income generation, combining team-based perspectives with both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Joshua Garland is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is a member of Shepherd Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to this, he held positions at Kasasa, TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity. Outside of his advisory role, Garland is the sole owner of JN Garland Properties LLC, a company that manages rental properties providing clean and affordable housing for families. Shepherd Wealth Management is a fee-only advisory firm that serves individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a team approach to investment management and financial planning, emphasizing Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily passive portfolio construction using index mutual funds and ETFs.