Jakob Ruby is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Axim Planning & Wealth and Charles Schwab. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working at Bowling Green State University and the BGSU Recreation Center. Fortis Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including discretionary management, advisor-specific styles, and ESG options, managing $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Nathan Furniss is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services since 2012. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in insurance sales, offering life, health, long-term care, disability, property and casualty insurance, as well as fixed annuities. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a combination of comprehensive and modular financial plans and access to various third-party investment programs, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Deborah Thocker is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Clear Perspectives Financial Planning, LLC for 15 years before joining The Mather Group. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and incorporates AI and machine-learning tools under human oversight to support market analysis and client communications.

Aaron Reed is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC and IMST Distributors LLC. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and other advisory services tailored to clients' individual goals.

Tyler Gagnon is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2016 and is also associated with Integrated Financial Network and Ohio National Financial Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed career agent involved in the sale and service of life, disability income, and long-term care insurance products. ON Investment Management Company provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services including comprehensive and modular financial plans and access to third-party investment programs, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary client accounts.

Justin Fitchko is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, he spent seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cincinnati, OH. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both traditional and alternative investment options and employs a variety of analytical methods and tailored strategies across discretionary portfolios.

Noah Sayre is a CFP® professional at MCF Advisors, LLC with experience dating back to 2020. Prior to joining MCF Advisors in 2026, he worked at Wealth Planning Corporation and Thomas More University. MCF Advisors is a multi-team, SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.68 billion for over 3,400 clients, including individuals, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services, employing a tactical asset allocation approach supported by third-party platforms and tools.

Joshua Feld is a financial advisor with CX Institutional, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Western & Southern Life and internships during his time at the University of Cincinnati. Feld has managed a self-directed stock portfolio since 2020. CX Institutional serves individuals, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy asset allocation approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, supplemented by third-party technology platforms and specialized investment strategies including thematic portfolios and cryptocurrency exposure.

Daryl Demo is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent providing guidance on fixed insurance products. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional consulting, managing approximately $3.94 billion in assets across a team of 19 advisors.

Gerald Yox is a CFP® professional at MCF Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Planning Corporation, TIAA-CREF, and Fidelity. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. MCF Advisors is a multi-team, SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.68 billion for around 3,440 clients, including individuals, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm provides comprehensive wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and integrated accounting, tax, and CFO services.

Vincenzo Costanzo is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for over a decade before joining DayMark in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches yoga. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, trust, retirement plan, and institutional clients with asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines multiple investment strategies and managers, including alternatives and private securities, and functions as a sub-adviser to private funds and separately managed accounts.

Timothy Dougherty is a CFP® professional advising with MCF Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Planning Corporation and Fidelity in both advisory and brokerage services. MCF Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.68 billion for around 3,440 clients, including individuals, small businesses, pension plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a tactical asset allocation approach and provides comprehensive wealth management services, as well as tax, accounting, and CFO services alongside investment advice.

Andrea Ernst is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. Prior to joining Johnson Investment Counsel in 2023, she worked at Fifth Third Bank for seven years. 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 quantitative equity strategies with fixed-income management and offers a range of services from discretionary portfolio management to pension consulting and mutual fund advisory.

John Gehri is a financial advisor with Strategic Wealth Investment Group, LLC, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Fidelity, Northwestern Mutual, and Harvest Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax filing service as a sole partner. Strategic Wealth Investment Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of internally developed and third-party model portfolios, applying a range of investment analysis methods and offering access to private placements for accredited investors.

Carol Hoffman is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Mather Group, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 15 years with Clear Perspectives Financial Planning, LLC. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering combined financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and tax-synchronized portfolio construction, providing customized solutions including direct indexing and ESG factor portfolios.

Amy Armstrong is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Sassy Business Management, Inc. since 2019 and previously held roles at Valmark Securities, Inc., Resonate, Inc., and Colonial Life. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an Executive Coordinator and Administrative Assistant to Advisors at Sassy Business Management, 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 primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, with a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Jesse Parsons is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Advisory Services Network, LLC and previously worked at Robert W. Baird for nine years. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a diverse array of investment strategies and flexible engagement models.

Chad Baxter is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with CX Institutional, LLC and previously worked at Clarify Wealth Management, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a multi-strategy platform that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of asset classes.

Jeffrey Adler is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves on the board of the Cedar Village Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Cincinnati. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios using both active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives and is notable for its institutional work and operational features such as an Outsource Insurance Desk and relationships with third-party managers.

Nicholas D'andrea is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at CX Institutional, LLC and has prior experience at Bartlett Wealth Management and Fidelity Investments. CX Institutional serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plan sponsors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its multi-strategy platform. The firm combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various asset classes and offers specialized thematic strategies alongside technology-enabled reporting and tax-efficient asset location.