Jeffrey Schlotterbeck Jr. is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Water Street Wealth Management, TD Ameritrade, AmSouth Investment Services, Ids Life Insurance Company, and American Express Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a single rental property through Beck Investments LLC. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, supplemented by AI tools and advisor judgment.

Brice Oldham is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Carroll Financial Associates, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services through a combination of active and passive investment strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Connor Smith is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022, he worked at the University of Notre Dame and The Pingry School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through an integrated platform that includes affiliated trust and insurance entities.

Christopher Conrad is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at PNC Investments since 2019, following four years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Conrad Data Consulting LLC, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to select investment models implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Melisa Dobraca Iacono is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2018, as well as at Windrose Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-focused investment approach, utilizing proprietary due-diligence processes and a mix of active and passive strategies across various third-party platforms.

Jonathan Codispoti is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth strategies based in Columbus, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Dublin Football League Board and is a member of the OhioHealth Foundation Executive Committee. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Blake Keelean is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked at UHY Advisors and held various roles at Michigan State University and in education. Keelean has also been involved with the Orchard Lake Country Club. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement planning.

Mark is the Director of Advanced Planning at Legacy Wealth Strategies, a Lifetime Financial Growth Company (LFG). LFG is a regional privately held wealth management firm established in 1969 with offices in 6 states and 10 major metropolitan cities in the mid-central United States. The firm ranks among the top financial services firms in the Guardian Network, with over 300 Financial Professionals, servicing more than 79,000 clients. Mark started his career at Lifetime Financial Growth’s Pittsburgh office in 2012 after graduating from Duquesne University. Mark’s passion is creating holistic and comprehensive planning solutions tailored to his clients’ unique goals and objectives. He is recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager featured in Fortune Magazine. Mark is also a Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), a designation earned through The American College of Financial Services. Over the past decade, Mark has been providing comprehensive planning strategies and customized services for medical professionals and closely held businesses. His focus is on preservation of capital, wealth creation, and tax minimization strategies. Mark believes that a truly comprehensive plan requires coordination across all financial domains and areas of someone’s life. With the use of cutting-edge financial technology and innovative financial product design, Mark and his team bring the very best in financial solutions to the clients they serve. Mark has been a guest speaker at medical conferences, medical residency programs, universities, and physician groups. While in Pittsburgh he has served on the board and held the seat as president for his local Chamber of Commerce and Alumni Association. Mark has also performed many leadership roles within LWS and LFG.

Director of Private Funds focused on alternative investment product strategy, capital formation, and platform leadership. Lead the development, commercialization, and governance of private market solutions across private equity, private credit, hedge funds, infrastructure, and co-investments. Partner with investment and distribution leadership across a $100B+ platform serving institutional, family office, private wealth, and international clients. CIBC Asset Management and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provide investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal teams and committees to deliver customized portfolio management and offers access to specialized strategies, including options hedges and structured notes, with a notably high assets-under-management per advisor ratio.

Will Armfield is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance in 2020, he worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2014 and at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2014 to 2020. He serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in High Point, NC: Family Service of High Point Foundation and High Point ABC Board. Independent Advisor Alliance is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, charities, and estates. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, sub-advisors, and technology platforms through a network of 219 advisory representatives.

Benjamin Batiste is the Founder and Principle Advisor of Crestmark Wealth Group. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Batiste serves as a board member of the Buckley Spouses Group, a nonprofit providing meals and education to military families facing food scarcity. Crestmark Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing a majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Joshua Tschirgi is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Somerset Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a managing member of True Path Capital Strategies, a marketing DBA, and holds a licensed insurance agent position. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop tailored investment strategies using both firm- and third-party models.

Priscilla Nunez is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation, (Series 63/65 combined), Series 7, and has worked at Brokers International Financial Services since 2018. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and consulting services using a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Tom Sunny is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Schaumburg, IL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He operates Sunny Financial Strategies, LLC, offering New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. He serves as a board member and marketing director for the Illinois chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA). Eagle Strategies LLC provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client-directed solutions and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, operating as an indirect subsidiary of New York Life.

Bruce Aken Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2023 and co-owns Nelson Murphy Insurance & Investments, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Guardian Life Insurance, and Park Avenue Securities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Benjamin Katsel is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Edward Jones. His background includes roles at the University of Arizona and Towne Park. Mariner Wealth Advisors is a large, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $98.6 billion in assets and offers a broad range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, and family office administration.

Dirk is a dedicated Wealth Advisor with a passion for empowering individuals and families work towards achieving their financial goals through a thoughtful, values- and goals-based planning approach—anchored in an evidence-based investing philosophy. Originally from South Africa, Dirk’s international background allows him to appreciate the wide range of beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that influence financial decision-making. This global perspective enables him to craft personalized strategies that align closely with each client’s unique values and life vision. Dirk earned his degree in Accounting from the University of Stellenbosch, a leading institution in South Africa. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and an active member of the Financial Planning Association (FPA). Residing in Oklahoma, Dirk, his beloved wife Randee, and their son, Abraham find their haven amidst the tranquil beauty of nature. Amidst his professional dedication, Dirk finds solace in nurturing his passions for golf, scuba diving, fly fishing, and the thrill of exploring new destinations.

Grady Wirth is a Private Wealth Advisor with The Bahnsen Group, serving high-net-worth individuals, executives, pre-retirees, and retirees who want a clearer, more disciplined plan for turning wealth into lasting income. Grady works best with households who have accumulated meaningful assets and are now asking bigger questions: Can my portfolio support my lifestyle? How do I create income that can rise over time? How do I manage taxes in retirement? How do I coordinate investment decisions, estate planning, insurance, cash flow, and legacy goals into one understandable strategy? His approach is especially valuable for clients between ages 55 and 70 who are preparing for retirement or already living from their portfolio. Rather than relying on generic allocation models or annuity-first solutions, Grady helps clients build tax-aware, income-focused portfolios rooted in The Bahnsen Group’s core dividend growth investment philosophy. Clients often come to Grady because they want someone who can make complex financial decisions feel simple. His style is straightforward, educational, and calm. He takes time to explain not just what the plan is, but why it works, how each piece fits together, and what clients should expect along the way. As a CFP® and CIMA® professional with 12 years of industry experience, Grady focuses on retirement income planning, tax planning, investment management, estate and legacy planning coordination, Social Security strategy, Roth conversion planning, risk management, insurance planning, cash-flow planning, and multi-generational wealth planning. Grady leads The Bahnsen Group’s Pittsburgh presence and is supported by a three-person team. The Bahnsen Group is a nationally recognized private wealth management firm known for its dividend growth investment philosophy and comprehensive approach to wealth management. Grady is a strong fit for clients who want a long-term advisory relationship, value thoughtful guidance, and are looking for a clear plan they can understand and follow. He is generally not the right fit for do-it-yourself investors who prefer to manage every decision independently. To explore whether there may be a mutual fit, schedule a 15-minute introductory call with Grady.

Fred Kettler is a mindful, holistic financial coach and independent financial professional serving Miami, Florida and Southern California, with nearly four decades of experience helping individuals, families, and business owners gain greater clarity, confidence, and peace of mind around their financial lives. Since beginning his career in 1987, Fred has focused on helping clients think beyond products, market returns, or isolated financial decisions. His planning approach is built around four key areas: cash-flow awareness, income and family protection, broadly diversified long-term investing, and retirement income planning. Fred’s work is centered on helping clients better understand where they are today, where they want to go, and how to build a more thoughtful roadmap for the future. His process emphasizes education, stewardship, long-term discipline, and creating dependable income strategies designed to support clients through every stage of life, especially as they approach or move through retirement. Rather than focusing solely on assets under management, Fred helps clients explore the bigger picture: how their savings, investments, insurance, income sources, and retirement goals can work together more effectively. His goal is to help people make more confident decisions, protect what matters most, and move forward with greater financial peace of mind. Fred Kettler is associated with Kettler Financial and has served clients for many years through a personal, relationship-driven planning process. His work is especially suited for individuals and families seeking a thoughtful financial chat, a clearer retirement income strategy, and a more holistic approach to long-term financial wellbeing.

David Morales is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 6, 63, and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he served in the U.S. Navy from 2015 to 2019 and received his bachelor’s degree in Finance at the University of San Diego. First Command Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charities through a multi-service platform offering financial planning, discretionary asset management, brokerage, insurance, and banking products. The firm emphasizes advisor-led financial coaching and provides tailored professional services through structured engagement cycles.