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.

Bruce Newell is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Xenia, Ohio, holding 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wichman & Newell Financial Advisors since 2017 and has been affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. Additionally, he has been associated with Mid Am Private Trust N.A. since 1997. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales conducted at his branch location. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national registered investment adviser supporting approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, technological, trading, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to offer customized investment solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Matthew Meyer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners in 2015, he worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2011 to 2015. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, access to model portfolios and third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

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.

Sean Grillot is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Englewood, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Fifth Third Securities since 2011 and a brief period at Morgan Stanley in 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and integrates its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, supporting a layered approach to portfolio management and supervision.

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.

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.

Seth Schumaker is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2017 and with Fifth Third since 2012. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Program, providing clients access to various portfolio management strategies and risk profiles.

John Woods is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, where he has worked since 2003. He has 39 years of industry experience and also operates Woods & Woods Associates, a firm he has been involved with since 1983. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Woods & Woods Personal Leasing Inc., a payroll service company, and is engaged in accounting and tax work through Woods & Woods Associates, Ltd. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing about $3.33 billion for around 14,700 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed strategies, and third-party sub-advisers.

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.

David Levorchick is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Concurrent, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Spire Investment Partners, E.K. Riley Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Natcity Investments. He serves as a board member and volunteer minister at a local church, where he oversees accounts and leads Bible studies. Concurrent Investment Advisors is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of approximately 286 advisors.

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. 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.

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.

Collin Hobert is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Wright State University, Wengerlawn Nursery, and Famous Footwear. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. 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 combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

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.

Joseph Nadeau is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fairborn, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of discretionary managed-account programs, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.