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.

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.

Steven Dudley is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Beavercreek, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2010. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

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.

Seth Schumaker is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Beavercreek, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has nine years of industry experience, all with Fifth Third Securities and its affiliate Fifth Third. 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 managed account programs via the Passageway platform, employing a range of investment strategies and working closely with clients to align portfolios with risk profiles.

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.

Brendon Anderson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Anderson is also involved with Greene County Ohio Special Olympics. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Christopher Eldridge is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018, following two years at AEP Energy. Eldridge is based in Trotwood, Ohio. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a wide range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Brandon Blevins is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Beavercreek, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Brandon Blevins Investments LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based, algorithm-driven programs primarily available to PNC employees, implementing investment strategies via mutual funds and ETFs with limited direct client interaction.

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.

Joel Estes is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and previously worked at McKinley Carter Wealth Services and Primerica Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Estes Landscape Designs, LLC, where he works as a landscape architect. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.