Nicholas Wheeler is an investment advisor representative at Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Fifth Third Securities from 2006 to 2020. Since 2020, he has maintained dual registration as both an investment advisor representative and a registered representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and state or municipal entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory including ERISA-related services, and trust and custody administration through partner relationships, utilizing customized portfolios that incorporate low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Cathy Waters is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at 9258 Wealth Management, L.M. Kohn & Company, and National Retirement Consultants, Inc. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michelle Degree is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, Michelle Marie, RBC Capital Markets, and CUSO Financial Services. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of comprehensive and modular plans, third-party investment programs, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Thomas Finley is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and The Huntington Investment Company. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-markets allocations and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions.

Michael Roehm is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at ValMark Advisers since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for seven years and has been involved with Lang Financial Group, LLC since 1994, where he also serves as an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary platforms and fee-based planning services.

Wayne Lippert Jr. is a CFP® and Series 63–registered financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is based in Cincinnati, OH, and has been with Truepoint, Inc. since 2006. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients with tiered wealth management offerings that include comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax and estate planning support, and institutional retirement plan advisory. The firm applies an evidence-based, long-term investment approach centered on diversified asset allocation, low-cost index funds, and disciplined rebalancing, and it is 100% employee-owned with integrated tax and administrative services.

Karen Suskowicz is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $3.94 billion in assets across more than 1,600 clients and employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis, as well as digital assets and crypto products.

Peter Mattimore III is an advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held prior roles at Ancora Holdings and CHAMPtitles. His background also includes work at The Ohio State University and Lakewood Country Club. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers a broad range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio construction for third-party platforms.

Christopher Meyer is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Truepoint, Inc. since 2015. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients through tiered engagement levels, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax planning, and estate planning support. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing diversified asset allocation and low-cost index funds, and is distinguished by its integration with tax and administrative services and its employee-owned structure.

Shannon Dowling is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Truepoint, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to joining Truepoint, she held roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services and several other firms. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients through tiered engagement levels, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax and estate planning support, and other services. The firm follows an evidence-based, long-term investment approach with diversified asset allocation and offers specialized tax and administrative services through related entities.

Eric Fessler is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience with firms including Aspiriant Wealth Management, 9258 Wealth Management, Constellation, and 5/3 Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches soccer at Fusion FC during part of the year. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and financial institutions. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting through a network of supervised independent advisory representatives, utilizing both bespoke and model portfolios along with affiliated and third-party subadvisers.

Charles Donovan is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Payden & Rygel, Neuberger Berman, and Natixis Global Associates. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based portfolio construction process combining quantitative equity analysis with fixed-income management and offers a range of discretionary mandates alongside an automated advisory program.

Michael Leisring is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel in various capacities since 1999. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers a broad range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolios for third-party platforms.

Christian Brandetsas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2018, with prior roles at Magis Wealth Planning and PNC Investments. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach that combines quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and it offers a range of discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michael Quin is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. Outside of advising, he is the majority owner of Bishopgate LLC, a real estate holdings business. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients with asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $3.94 billion in assets for over 1,600 clients through a team of 19 advisors, employing a range of investment strategies that include fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis.

Sandra Himmelsbach is a CFP® professional at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She has been with Johnson Investment Counsel continuously since 2015. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a team-based approach to investment decisions, combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

David Christian is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2017, working in various capacities within the firm over that time. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, offering a range of services from discretionary portfolio management to fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Michael Larison is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional consulting, managing approximately $3.94 billion in regulatory assets across a team of 19 advisors.

Michael Timm is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked exclusively at Johnson Investment Counsel since 2015. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining bottom-up quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio services.

Victor Gray is a financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding 18 years of industry experience. He has been with AlphaStar since 2012 and also operates Victor Gray Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in horse owning and training and serves as a minister. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of predefined model portfolios and custom strategies that utilize strategic asset allocation and quantitative analysis, and it offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.