I'm Aaron Sloan, a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Chartered Financial Consultant® with an MBA. I help business owners answer two big questions: how do we build this, and who takes it from here? Family business isn't just my specialty. It's my family. I'm the third generation of the Sloan family behind Sherwood Community Bank, founded in 1902, where I still serve as an owner and board member. I've learned firsthand that the hardest parts of a transition aren't always on the balance sheet. Sometimes they're at the dinner table. My work centers on business planning and family business succession. That means building a plan to grow and protect the business, preparing the next generation or the right buyer to take over, and making sure the owner's retirement doesn't depend on a perfect exit. Along the way, I coordinate with your CPA and attorney so every piece actually fits together. I also provide comprehensive financial planning covering retirement, investments, and insurance. I'm based in Harrisonville, Missouri, where I serve as president of the Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and I work with clients virtually nationwide. If you're running a business you hope will outlast you, let's talk.

Elizabeth “Liz” Daffner founded Diligence Wealth Management with a simple idea: financial planning should be about more than accumulating money. It should help you build a life you actually want to live. Working in financial services since 2010, Liz has built an intentionally small, personal practice serving clients in Roseville, California, the greater Sacramento area, and beyond. Her clients work directly with her, not a revolving team of advisors, because she believes some of life’s biggest financial decisions deserve a relationship with someone who actually knows your story. Liz specializes in retirement planning and wealth management, including investment management, retirement income strategies, Social Security planning, Roth conversions, and tax-aware financial planning. She also helps people navigate the moments when life suddenly changes the financial plan: retirement, divorce, the loss of a spouse, or receiving an inheritance. Her philosophy is practical: money is a tool, not the finish line. A good financial plan should give you the confidence to make smart decisions while still enjoying the life you worked so hard to build. That philosophy carries into Liz’s own life. When she isn’t working with clients, you’re more likely to find her on the back of a horse, riding a motorcycle, traveling, or chasing the next adventure. She believes a successful financial life isn’t just measured by what you leave behind. It’s also measured by what you get to experience along the way.

Tyler Morris is a financial advisor at Farther with 13 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Empower Advisory Group LLC, and Compound Planning. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, focusing primarily on ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Creighton Hardy is a CFP®, AEP®, CEPA® and ChFC® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. Our fees are based upon the value that we can create and complexity not assets necessarily unless we engage in asset management services. He is currently a Partner & Wealth Advisor at WestPac Wealth Partners after Exiting his own firm Hardy Wealth Management WestPac Wealth Partners an OSJ with Park Avenue Wealth Management, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual for several years. Hardy is a Licensed Broker outside of Guardian

Jeffrey Schlotterbeck Jr. is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Farther since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Water Street Wealth Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is also involved as a manager in Beck Investments LLC, a small private rental business in Tampa, FL. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform supplemented by in-person meetings. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory using proprietary and customized portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing, employing a range of investment vehicles and AI tools to support advisor judgment. Water Street Wealth Management at Farther [email protected] 813.484.7877 www.waterstreetwealth.com

Brice Oldham is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial, Carroll Financial Associates, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting services through a combination of active and passive investment strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Connor Smith is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022, he worked at the University of Notre Dame and The Pingry School. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through an integrated platform that includes affiliated trust and insurance entities.

Christopher Conrad is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at PNC Investments since 2019, following four years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Conrad Data Consulting LLC, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to select investment models implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Darin Hayes is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Hayes is involved in publishing and marketing several books through his business ventures and participates in local politics as a precinct committeeman for the Kootenai County Republican Central Committee. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services under fiduciary standards, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, and distinguishes itself through municipal advisory activities and affiliated custodial services.

Christine Shippey is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at TIAA-CREF and TD Ameritrade. Outside of financial advising, she co-owns a vintage and antiques resale business with her daughter. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of advisors and utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with third-party model managers.

Melisa Dobraca Iacono is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2018, as well as at Windrose Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2018. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager-focused investment approach, utilizing proprietary due-diligence processes and a mix of active and passive strategies across various third-party platforms.

Jonathan Codispoti is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth strategies based in Columbus, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer on the Dublin Football League Board and is a member of the OhioHealth Foundation Executive Committee. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

William Snodgrass III is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2024. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Amegy Bank, among other firms. Snodgrass owns Matt25 Capital, LLC, which is not affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs and access to third-party asset managers while providing trading, reporting, and custody services.

Andrew Hipple is a CFP® and Enrolled Agent with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Partner at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC. Prior to merging with Moneta he was the managing partner of Lane Hipple Wealth Management Group an independent RIA. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, executives and business owners offering advanced tax planning, executive compensation planning, portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. Having personal bought, sold and successfully executed a succession plan. He brings high touch experience and knowledge to founders and business owners looking to exit, transition or sell their companies. He assist with the tax planning around asset based sales, stock sales and Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock sales.

I work with individuals, families, and small business owners who want clarity and confidence around their financial decisions, not just investment performance. I focus on understanding what matters most to each client and building practical strategies around investing, planning, and risk management that adapts as life changes, supported by a team at Oppenheimer with expertise across financial planning, investment strategy, and ongoing guidance. I believe that achieving financial goals is built through organization, clear communication, and long-term relationships grounded in trust. My goal is to be a reliable resource clients can count on, backed by the depth of capabilities of Oppenheimer. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation along with multiple investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Mark is the Director of Advanced Planning at Legacy Wealth Strategies, a Lifetime Financial Growth Company (LFG). LFG is a regional privately held wealth management firm established in 1969 with offices in 6 states and 10 major metropolitan cities in the mid-central United States. The firm ranks among the top financial services firms in the Guardian Network, with over 300 Financial Professionals, servicing more than 79,000 clients. Mark started his career at Lifetime Financial Growth’s Pittsburgh office in 2012 after graduating from Duquesne University. Mark’s passion is creating holistic and comprehensive planning solutions tailored to his clients’ unique goals and objectives. He is recognized as a Five Star Wealth Manager featured in Fortune Magazine. Mark is also a Retirement Income Certified Professional® (RICP®), a designation earned through The American College of Financial Services. Over the past decade, Mark has been providing comprehensive planning strategies and customized services for medical professionals and closely held businesses. His focus is on preservation of capital, wealth creation, and tax minimization strategies. Mark believes that a truly comprehensive plan requires coordination across all financial domains and areas of someone’s life. With the use of cutting-edge financial technology and innovative financial product design, Mark and his team bring the very best in financial solutions to the clients they serve. Mark has been a guest speaker at medical conferences, medical residency programs, universities, and physician groups. While in Pittsburgh he has served on the board and held the seat as president for his local Chamber of Commerce and Alumni Association. Mark has also performed many leadership roles within LWS and LFG.

Duke Lin is a Director of Private Funds and Vice President at CIBC Asset Management. Previously with Morgan Stanley's Consulting Group, he now leads alternative investment product management and capital formation across private equity, credit, hedge funds, and infrastructure for both institutional and private wealth clients across a 100B+ platform. He hold an economics degree from Northwestern University. CIBC Asset Management and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provide investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal teams and committees to deliver customized portfolio management and offers access to specialized strategies, including options hedges and structured notes, with a notably high assets-under-management per advisor ratio.

Will Armfield is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance in 2020, he worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2014 and at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2014 to 2020. He serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations in High Point, NC: Family Service of High Point Foundation and High Point ABC Board. Independent Advisor Alliance is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA serving individuals, small businesses, retirement plans, pooled vehicles, charities, and estates. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, sub-advisors, and technology platforms through a network of 219 advisory representatives.

Benjamin Batiste is the Founder and Principle Advisor of Crestmark Wealth Group. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Batiste serves as a board member of the Buckley Spouses Group, a nonprofit providing meals and education to military families facing food scarcity. Crestmark Wealth Group serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services primarily through third-party asset manager platforms. The firm emphasizes client-directed implementation and oversight, managing a majority of client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Walter Nissen is a ChFC® CLU MA with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services and Baxter Investment Group. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, and works as a health insurance broker. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.