Jacob Walker is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CX Institutional, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Clarify Wealth Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he manages an Airbnb investment on a part-time basis. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach incorporating fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and offers specialized portfolios including ESG and blockchain-focused options.

Jay Slouffman is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 16 years at Edward Jones before joining Prospera in 2017 and later Independent Financial Partners in 2026. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team firm managing approximately $12.4 billion across about 207 advisors and 140 offices. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, using a combination of firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations through various sponsored platforms.

Daniel O'Keefe is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with The O. N. Equity Sales Company since 2013. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches and access to various third-party investment programs.

Jason Jackman is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2013, serving there through its organizational changes and continuing with the firm’s multi-team structure since 2022. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public agencies, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. Johnson Investment Counsel employs a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with fixed income strategies and also manages model portfolios for third-party platforms.

Evan Maushart is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Waverly Advisors, 9258 Wealth Management, Kenwood Country Club, Chick-fil-A, Xavier University, Sharp's Valet Parking Services, and Stephen T. Badin High School. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations and provides a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-family office offerings.

Neal Schulte is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Waverly Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Brass Tax Wealth Management, Inc., INVEST Financial Corporation, and Schulte, Uhrig, CPA's. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, serving both non-HNW and high net worth clients through a range of financial planning and investment management services.

Jason Odell is a financial advisor at Earned Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been involved with OJM Group, LLC since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he is engaged in public speaking, publications, and co-authoring books through Guardian Publishing, LLC. Earned Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on medical professionals and their practices. The firm employs a diversified, buy-and-hold investment approach informed by independent consultants and internal committees, offering discretionary wealth management and retirement-plan advisory services.

Marc Wagner is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC, based in Cincinnati, OH. He has 24 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Axa Advisors, LLC, and has been with Octavia and affiliated entities since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Secretary/Treasurer of a local networking group. Octavia Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm uses proprietary models favoring low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers ERISA-related retirement plan services as well as trust administration through partner relationships.

Daniel Rieman is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with ValMark Advisers since 2017 and is also involved with Sassy Business Management, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Valmark Securities, Inc. and Resonate, Inc. 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 emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms and fee-based planning services.

Sarah Tenhundfeld is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience currently affiliated with Truepoint, Inc. She has held positions at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., The Asset Advisory Group, Inc., and Pinnacle Wealth Management, Inc. among others. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients with tiered engagement levels that include Foundational Wealth Management, True Wealth Management, and a Family Office offering. The firm uses an evidence-based, long-term investment approach focused on goal-oriented planning, diversified asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing, and offers integrated tax and administrative services alongside its advisory business.

Noah Koterba is a financial advisor with Summit Financial, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Hummingbird Woodworks, LLC, a business that produces handmade wooden items. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client needs.

Andrew Cardone is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining DayMark in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for four years and at Bank of America and Merrill for seven years each. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts by providing asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including alternative and private securities, combining internal models and third-party managers with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

David Dreier is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Valmark Advisers, Secure Future Advisors, and Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. Prior to his financial career, he was involved with P413 Sports for three years. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm uses a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, applying various investment analysis methods, and features minority ownership interests in private and exchange-traded funds.

Matthew Powell is a financial advisor with Lasalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including LaSalle St Investment Advisors since 2018 and has held roles at Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp., PNC Investments, and NatCity Investments, Inc. Additionally, Powell serves as managing director and financial advisor at Blackstone Street Wealth, LLC. Lasalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, managing a notably large proportion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Kurtz is a financial advisor at RedHawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He held a position at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2000 to 2017 before joining RedHawk in 2017. Kurtz holds the Series 66 designation. RedHawk Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, businesses, and captive insurance companies. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA 3(21)/3(38) retirement-plan services, utilizing a documented due-diligence process and third-party risk tools to guide investment decisions.

Grace Pettit is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Kleinfelder Capital, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she worked for several years as an admissions associate at Kings Island Amusement and Water Park. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional and alternative investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Timothy Johnson is a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 1965. Johnson Investment Counsel serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a team-based portfolio construction process combining quantitative equity analysis with fixed-income management and offers both customized mandates and automated advisory programs.

Gary Howard Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Advisory Services Network. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2015 and also owns Gary L. Howard CPA, a tax preparation service providing CPA support to small business owners and individuals since 1987. Advisory Services Network is an enterprise firm with approximately 208 independent advisors serving individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, managing about $8.6 billion in client assets through tailored investment strategies.

Marcus Saskin is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2018. He is also president of the Ohio Valley Princeton Association, a local alumni nonprofit organization, where he organizes events and interviews university applicants. Additionally, he owns Bigfoot Business Management, a business management firm unrelated to investment activities. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutions through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and supports its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and sub-advisory solutions.

Brandon Davidson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. He has three years of industry experience, having previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management and Whitaker-Meyers Wealth Managers. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Ashland University and Valley Forge High School. 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 strategies with fixed-income management and offers both customized discretionary mandates and automated advisory programs.