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.

Breanna Horvath is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning, she worked at Fifth Third Bank for four years and has held roles at Texas Roadhouse, the University of Cincinnati, and Bob Evans. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

John Payton is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Franklin, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Cleararc Capital. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets.

Matthew Meyer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015 and previously worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2011 to 2015. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform.

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.

Alexander Wolodkiewicz is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. (ESI Financial Advisors) in Beavercreek, OH. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at National Life Group and Equity Services, Inc. since 2016. Wolodkiewicz is also involved with Pinnacle Financial Associates, providing life, annuity, disability income, and long-term care insurance services. Equity Services, Inc. offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm provides multiple advisory platforms and frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

Todd Kowalski is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior roles include positions at LCNB National Bank, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by various specialized portfolio management and advisory 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.

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® with over 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at firms including Securities America and LPL Financial. Weinstein also engages in insurance sales. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

James Zent is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 44 years of industry experience. He has operated JR Zent & Associates since 1997 and has affiliations with NY Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc. since 1969. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions through various program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Weinstein is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Securities America, Inc., Weinstein Consulting, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He also operates Weinstein Financial Group, providing life insurance and annuity sales incidental to his planning practice. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide advisory firm supporting a multi-advisor platform that serves individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting, including ERISA services and compliance with Department of Labor rollover guidance.

Lena Dabbas is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC in various roles since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account pilot for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via mutual funds and ETFs managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Brandon Blevins is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Beavercreek, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brandon Blevins Investments LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services, including a model-based digital portfolio program available through an invitation-only pilot for employees with existing PNC Bank online credentials. The firm employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates investment implementation to third-party strategists.

Christopher Dudash is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist product that uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties.

Jacob Parsley is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank, Community Tissue Services, Elements Massage, and Archers Tavern. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Lucas Draper is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with First Command Advisory Services 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 provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage model portfolios with discretionary authority.

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 financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, including eight years with Edward Jones and two years with Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides multiple investment programs through the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed strategies.