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® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC. His career includes roles at Fidelity and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, as well as various positions within the Fifth Third organization since 2020. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and performance reporting to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and often utilizes third-party managers and affiliated model strategies, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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.

David Snyder is a financial advisor with MDRN Capital in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crump Life Insurance, First Financial Bank, and OJM Group, LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to insurance sales and implementation. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and typically constructs portfolios using unaffiliated Independent Managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs with a primarily long-term focus.

Joseph Bates is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase and the Ohio Auditor of State. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, corporate, institutional, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs asset-class model allocations across five risk levels and incorporates third-party research and an Executive Investment Committee in portfolio management.

William Backscheider is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience. He is currently with MCF Advisors, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Truepoint Wealth Counsel, and Bartlett Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he owns a business called Relentless Challenge, LLC. MCF Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and private investment funds, providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and various non-investment services. The firm uses a tactical asset allocation approach focused on risk management and diversified portfolios, offering discretionary management and in-house legal, tax, and accounting support.

Alex Bey is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc., where he has worked since 2010. 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 a macro and micro fixed income strategy and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio management for third-party platforms.

Louisa Gehring is a financial advisor at Constellation Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously operated Gehring Travel, a travel agency, where she designed and arranged travel excursions. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages diversified strategies across public and private markets and operates a proprietary private capital platform with approximately $5.4 billion in client assets.

Kristen Kirkwood is a financial advisor at MCF Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at IFS Financial Services, Touchstone Securities, Inc., and Ohio National Financial Services. Kirkwood serves as a board member of the Greater Cincinnati Mutual Fund Association, a networking group where she helps organize events and meetings. MCF Advisors provides integrated wealth management and institutional advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation process tailored to client goals and combines traditional advisory services with in-house tax, accounting, and estate planning support.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services for small businesses through RL Johnson Tax Services and serves as president of RL Johnson Investments, which sells life insurance. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of asset management options and allows advisors to construct portfolios using various securities and strategies.

Douglas Boschert is a financial advisor at M Holdings Securities, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with M Holdings since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Friends of Lauren Hill Memorial Park and participates on the Elder High School Investment Committee. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services including investment management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning, and supports its professionals with multiple sponsored platforms and custodial providers.

Ken Mason is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to develop wealth strategies that incorporate their workplace benefits, aiming to support them in pursuing their financial goals. Ken emphasizes building trust through a consultative approach, ensuring clients receive personalized and understandable financial plans. He is committed to helping clients achieve peace of mind by focusing on what matters most to them. Specific details about his education, credentials, or personal interests were not provided.

Michael Ducker is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2005. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and offers solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary programs, mutually managed accounts, and exposure to alternative investments.

Eric Rawe is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2018 and also operates Rawe Financial, which he founded in 2013. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services, supporting advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance.

Francis Niehaus is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2024. He has a long tenure in the financial services field, including nearly two decades at Securities America Advisors, Inc. Niehaus is also an attorney and owner of Niehaus Law Office, LLC, where he provides legal services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions.

Jeffery Ready is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm differentiates between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary management, providing customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard within a vertically integrated structure.

Gary Roell is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC since 2010 and also works with Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, he offers financial services and sells various lines of insurance products through Roell Financial Services. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers.