Joshua Weinstein is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2019 and previously worked at Securities America, Weinstein Consulting, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Weinstein also operates Weinstein Financial Group, a related business that offers life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales incidental to his financial planning practice. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a decentralized advisory model that includes individualized investment strategies, centralized asset management options, and specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Lena Dabbas is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Her career includes roles at PNC Bank, NA, and PNC Investments LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing. The firm’s approach involves delegation of portfolio implementation and proxy voting to third parties and features a pilot program available only to employees.

Micah Peterson is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Total Wealth Planning, LLC and Wealthquest Corp. Peterson is based in West Chester, Ohio. Carson Wealth is an enterprise platform that oversees approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios managed by an Investment Committee and providing tailored investment solutions.

Connor Payne is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, Payne worked at Fifth Third Bank and had roles at DICKS Sporting Goods, Western Hills Retirement Village, and Oak Hills High School. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway Managed Account platform.

Zachary Woodward is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at ARGI Investment Services and Russell & Company. Outside of his financial advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Hope Rising Pregnancy Center. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that integrates quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Michael Hall is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and has 39 years of industry experience. He has been with New York Life Insurance Company since 2000. Hall serves as a Board Member at Large for the Loveland Museum Center, contributing to local historical awareness initiatives. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Dudash is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist product that uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties.

Jacob Parsley is an investment advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2025 and has prior experience working at Fifth Third Bank, Community Tissue Services, Elements Massage, and Archers Tavern. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with approximately $10.9 billion in assets under management.

Alexis Linderer is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, N.A., having joined in 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at US Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank, spanning from 2015 to 2024, as well as employment at Northern Kentucky University from 2011 to 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services, offering a variety of investment programs including managed accounts, SMA strategies, and tax-overlay services. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports a broad client base with diverse portfolio management options.

Anthony Strittholt is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including American Century Investments and Wealth Enhancement Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Stritt Holdings, LLC, a referral and sell-side service business involved in farm hay sales. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing globally diversified portfolios implemented through ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Alexander Hesse is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Loveland, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2023 and with affiliated New York Life entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Hesse volunteers as a football coach at Loveland High School and participates in a local business networking group. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice through multiple programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Kathy Sperry is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Springboro, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at Fifth Third Securities from 2001 to 2024, followed by roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC before returning to Fifth Third in 2025. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates multiple managed-account options with features like direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and combining bank affiliation with municipal-advisor registration.

Sean Buckley is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and operated his own firm, Buckley Financial Planning, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and maintains extensive third-party relationships to support its investment platforms.

Nicholas Scarbriel is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2022 and has been employed by Fifth Third Bank since 2016. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as corporations and trusts. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple programs and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway platform, combining direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and advisor-directed strategies.

Jonah Haney is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he held roles in education and worked with Grass!365 and Desparados Cantina. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and access to alternative investments through a proprietary investment framework and affiliated business platforms.

Brandon Huff is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, he owns BHuff Construction, a construction services company, and Lazy H's Ranch, an equine boarding facility. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Randy Christophel is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Morrow, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 1998 and also works with Doug Sand, CPA Accounting Firm since 1991. Outside of his advisory work, he owns RYLIN Company, a home senior care business. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients through a variety of managed programs that utilize model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers.

Kevin George is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He has held previous roles at firms including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Northwestern Mutual, and others. Kevin is also an author as noted in his other business activities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base of individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account platform, providing options ranging from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Milan Patel is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 1991. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Andrew Cebulskie is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He has 17 years of industry experience and has also been involved with World Financial Group, AC Group LLC, Lynx Financial Group LLC, and Net Law Group Inc., where he assists clients with wills and trusts. 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 through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.