Michael Martens is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC, holding 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles with various related firms, including Transamerica Employee Benefits and United Health Care. Martens serves as a board member for Diabetes Dayton and Prevent Blindness, participating in financial oversight and community awareness activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party management. The firm serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses.

Matthew Morrison is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and Foresters Financial Services. 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 program types on its Passageway Managed Account platform, allowing clients to select from various investment strategies tailored to their risk profiles.

Erik Hagstrom is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, and Russell Total Wealth & Wellness, where he also provides insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Jenna Armstrong is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2019 and Fifth Third Securities since 2021. Prior to her finance career, she worked at Olive Garden and studied at the University of Kentucky. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing a diverse range of portfolios and customized strategies.

Joshua Burns is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working at AE Wealth Management and Russell Total Wealth & Wellness since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Lendmark Financial, OneMain Financial, Advanced Drainage Systems, Around Campus Group, and Amway Corporation. 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 emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with various investment strategies.

Peter Whelan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Command Advisory Services since 2015. He has been associated with First Command Financial Services and First Command Financial Planning since 2005. Whelan is also the president of Whelan Financial Services, LLC, a sole member LLC established to facilitate his business operations with First Command. 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 multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Jason Jukes is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services in Beavercreek, OH, holding a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes service in the United States Air Force from 2012 to 2021 and roles across various First Command entities since 2020. He is also the owner of Jukes Financial LLC, a financial business established to manage his First Command activities. 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 multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers to design and manage model portfolios and third-party managers within a defined operational structure.

Craig Wright is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 28 years of industry experience and has held roles including independent insurance agent and financial guidance provider for educators. Since 2024, he has served as interim pastor at Xenia Bethel Community Church. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives, using various custodians and third-party managers to implement client-directed investment strategies.

Josh Schwieterman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 18 years of industry experience. He has diverse business interests including ownership of multiple LLCs involved in real estate, commercial property management, automotive repair, and agricultural activities. Schwieterman also serves as a Certified Financial Educator with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Brad Zent is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at New York Life since 1999 and has operated his own firm, J.R. Zent & Associates, LLC, since 2006. Outside of advisory work, he is also the owner of Miami Valley Music. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kayla Stevens is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has two years of experience with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES as well as additional financial industry experience dating back to 2016. Her prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, AMVC Management Services, and Kalmbach Feeds. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform and operates as a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Jeanna Stecklein is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Orion Portfolio Solutions, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Kaplan Inc. Her current role began in 2026 at CWM, LLC and affiliated entities. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.

Geoffrey Morris is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and previously operated Morris Financial from 2009 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with Geoff & Associates LLC, a non-investment-related entity used for tax purposes. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms to deliver its services.

Quinten Lewandowski is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Investors Securities, First Command Advisory Services, and First Command Insurance Services. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed and non-discretionary investment advice programs that emphasize asset allocation and retirement planning, supported by proprietary software and model portfolios developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Kelechukwu Oparah is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been associated with Transamerica since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author and maintains a platform for readers of his book, The Focus Forge, and serves on the board of The Linda Vista Project, a nonprofit focused on assisting homeless women. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory programs and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with affiliated entities.

Travis Denkenberger is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services in Centerville, OH. His career includes roles at Money Concepts Capital Corp., 1st National Wealth Management, and Buckingham Financial Group. He is also engaged in the sales and service of fixed insurance products, including fixed life and annuities. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm provides direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers through various advisor and promoter arrangements.

Holly Banford is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, 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.

Peter Anderson is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and currently works at Principal Financial Services. His prior experience includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company and Lake Forest Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for the Evendale Golf League in Cincinnati, Ohio. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Ryan Wagner is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has been associated with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2009. Outside of advising, Wagner served as a Centerville High School hockey coach for one year and was involved with Junior Achievement for six years. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and proprietary platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365, supported by a network of over 1,000 advisors and regulatory assets under management of approximately $1.7 billion.

Tyler Gower is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Dayton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with Joshua Schwieterman, WealthWave, and World Financial Group. He is also involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.