Eric Bachus is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. His entire professional career has been with Johnson Investment Counsel, where he has worked since 2018. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a team-based investment approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services among other offerings.

Andrew Von Lehman is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at Broadview Financial Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Board President of CASA for Kids, a nonprofit representing children in family court who have experienced abuse or neglect. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from an investment committee.

Kenneth Kinman is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Broadview Financial Advisors and Mass Mutual Investors Services, and currently holds ownership and advisor roles at Broadview Holdings and Ascent Insurance Advisors, where he focuses on life insurance opportunities. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios with asset allocation implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by proprietary platforms and sub-advisory relationships.

Jay Millard is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Virtue since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Horter Investment Management and has led Oak Hill Financial Group, Inc. / Millard Advisors since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves as a director for several nonprofit organizations, including charities and a sober living facility. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is a federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning using tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches, supported by an investment committee and a multi-team advisory model.

Michael Jordan is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2000. 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 macro and micro fixed-income management, and offers a range of discretionary and automated advisory services.

Vincent Russell is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2009. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a team-based investment process combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio services.

Terrence Foy is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. He has worked at Johnson Investment Counsel since 2019, and previously held roles at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and US Bank. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach that combines quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services among other solutions.

Adam Niestradt is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Quadrant Partners for seven years and Aprio Advisory Group for three years before joining Ritholtz Wealth Management in 2026. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment process focused on asset allocation and behavioral finance, using diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments.

Erik Hoffman is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. in Florence, Kentucky, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Silver Oak Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Hoffman serves as president of Boardroom Brokerage and is involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed indexed annuities. Silver Oak Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional entities through a network of over 100 financial professionals and manages approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives, using both individual securities and strategist models integrated with advanced trading platforms.

Timothy Gehner is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations and has been with Johnson Investment Counsel in various capacities since 1995. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a team-based investment approach combining bottom-up multi-factor quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, while also offering model portfolios, discretionary management, and fiduciary services.

Matthew Longland is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prosperity Capital Advisors and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, Panorama Apartments. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and consultative retainer services to individuals, corporations, plan sponsors, and other RIAs. The firm manages discretionary accounts using a mix of proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, employing various investment methods including ETFs, mutual funds, options strategies, and select private investments.

Nathan Nichols is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Augusta National Golf Course, UPS, and the University of South Carolina. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a wide range of clients, 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 both customized discretionary mandates and an automated advisory program.

David Brunson is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Broadview Financial Advisors and New York Life Insurance Company. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm uses a goal-based, diversified investment approach with model portfolios and asset allocation implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers.

Maxwell Monk is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked exclusively with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2012. 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 combines quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services across multiple platforms.

Daniel Barnett is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, where he has worked since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and has spent his entire advisory career with Johnson Investment Counsel. Johnson Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and other advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with fixed income strategies and offers model portfolios on third-party platforms.

Merry Kochersperger is a financial advisor with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Johnson Investment Counsel since 2019 and was an independent contractor with Matilda Jane Clothing, a boutique apparel company, from 2008 to 2022. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a team-based investment approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services among other offerings.

Justin Rowden is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc., where he has worked continuously since 2012. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, 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 discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services.

Jonathan Adams is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC, joining the firm in 2024 after roles at Mainstreet Advisors, Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Securities, and Fidelity. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, using a structured investment policy process and integration with affiliated bank entities.

Emma Kellerman is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Johnson Investment Counsel in 2022, she worked in the University of Dayton Accounting Department and held various roles outside of finance, including positions at The Silo Restaurant and J. Crew. 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 that integrates multi-factor quantitative equity analysis with fixed-income management, offering customized discretionary mandates and automated advisory programs.

Angelina Watkins is a financial advisor with Gradient Securities, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and Elevance Health, where she continues to work as a learning project manager. Watkins also owns Becoming To Being, a business focused on emotional, mental, and spiritual counseling and coaching. Gradient Securities, LLC (doing business as Gradient Wealth Management) provides financial planning, consulting, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary investment model and frequently incorporates third-party managers, with an approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.