Steven Hamann is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a professional airline pilot for Delta Air Lines, a position he has held since 1997. 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 advisory representatives. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms alongside fee-based planning and consulting services.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. He previously worked at Putnam Investments from 2016 to 2024 and has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2024. Murphy also has a role at Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC beginning in 2025. 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 using quantitative equity analysis and fixed-income management, offering both customized discretionary mandates and automated advisory programs. It sponsors and advises its own mutual funds, acts as a sub-adviser for other managers, and integrates trust and administrative services within its enterprise structure.

Thomas Mc Conville is a financial advisor at Constellation Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Cassady Schiller CPAs & Advisors and held a position at Xavier University. Mc Conville serves as a board member for CancerFree Kids, a non-profit organization focused on funding early-stage childhood cancer research. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets and offers diversified strategies across public and private markets, including a proprietary private capital platform.

Patrick Lafley is a financial advisor at Constellation Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Constellation since 2017 and at Quadrant Partners since 2008. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets through diversified strategies across public and private markets and operates a proprietary private capital platform focused on fund, direct, and co-investment opportunities.

Jarrod Hart is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and its related entities, including Fortitude Financial Partners and Mariner Platform Solutions. Prior to this, he held positions at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance board member for Cornerstone Renter Equity in Cincinnati. Mariner Independent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a diverse set of investment tools and is notable for its affiliated trust company and institutional consulting affiliates, which offer integrated custody and fiduciary services.

Jacob Forrester is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 credential and has experience at Fifth Third Bank and Key Bank dating back to 2014. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Gang Lu is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and WealthWave. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Chartered Life Underwriter at Ash Brokerage, recommending insurance products. Consolidated Portfolio Review provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s advisor-driven investment process uses strategic asset allocation alongside fundamental and technical analysis, offering proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party sub-advisors.

James Cloud is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Savvy since 2026. He previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors for seven years and at RFH CPA's, PLLC for three years. Cloud is a board member and treasurer of The Roaring Brook Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving children in Lexington, KY. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment plans using a primarily index-based, long-term approach alongside active equity portfolios and employs technology-driven tools, third-party sub-advisers, and in-house tax and estate planning support.

Robert Huesman is a CFP® with 19 years at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC and 10 years of industry experience. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and related wealth-planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and an investment approach enhanced by AI and machine learning inputs.

Monte Hazelbaker is a financial advisor at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Planners, Inc. since 1999. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs, using an open-architecture platform with proprietary risk-based model suites and an outsourced-agent operational model.

Paige Kock is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. She also serves as a Durable Power of Attorney for two individuals, assisting with financial management and bill payment on a volunteer basis. 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 employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Brian Couch is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a photography business specializing in weddings, portraits, and sports. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing diversified strategies and third-party manager oversight.

Alexander Wertz is a CFP® professional with seven years at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, and a total of four years in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co. and Great American Insurance Company. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a team-based approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and model portfolios for third-party platforms.

Stephen Harper is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simplicity Wealth, LLC for six years and has owned Preservation Wealth Consultants LLC since 2012, providing tax preparation and advisory services. Harper is also an enrolled agent with the IRS and serves as a speaker at local churches several times a year. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, a web-based asset management platform, and access to alternative and private investments, operating alongside affiliated entities that support various financial and real estate services.

Jacob Herman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at US Bancorp, Medpace Holdings Inc, Ohio National Financial Services, Von Maur, Xavier University, and Sandcastle Field Services. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and manages portfolios across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and utilizing affiliated model strategies as part of its investment approach.

Andrew Kucia is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He has been with the firm since 2014. 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 uses a team-based investment process that combines quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies and provides a broad range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

Fred Brink is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2015. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining multi-factor quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

Anna Pfaehler is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Constellation Wealth Advisors since 2020. She previously worked at Horan Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Pfaehler is the sole member of Capricorn Holdings, LLC, through which she authors newsletters and articles on financial planning topics. She also serves as a board member of the Cincinnati Estate Planning Council, a nonprofit focused on estate planning education and collaboration. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets and employs diversified strategies across public markets and private placements, supported by a formal due diligence process and an active Investment Committee.

Simon Buchman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 12 years of experience in the industry. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2014. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. Johnson Investment Counsel employs a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed-income strategies, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services.

Mariann McDermott is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M Holdings Securities, Inc. and Evergreen Advisors Inc., where she has worked for 24 years. She is also involved in youth sports as a JV coach and varsity assistant coach for the Cooper Girls Soccer program. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning.