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.

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 financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has held roles at Net Law Group Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, Ac Group LLC, and Lynx Financial Group LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in business activities including consulting and managing operations at Lynx Financial Group LLC and Ac Group LLC, as well as assisting clients with wills and trusts through Net Law Group Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms, including proprietary and externally managed portfolios.

Steven Kramer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has previously worked at ARGI Investment Services and FIDELITY Brokerage Services. Kramer holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation tailored to each client’s profile.

Lisa Miller is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in West Chester, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines a municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, offering multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jonathan Jarvis is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and recent engagements with Verso Financial and Valor Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he contributes non-fiction articles to The Line Magazine. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, employing multiple program platforms and leveraging third-party technology and managers.

Kirsten Sovern is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, she worked at Fifth Third Bank and has experience with Bunker's Country Club and Mid America Ball Park. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Zachary Steinmetz is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2022, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a combination of third-party and advisor-managed portfolios.

Neil Cate is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Securities since 2020, Fifth Third Bank since 2018, Edward Jones from 2017 to 2018, and Esko from 2011 to 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing access to multiple discretionary managed-account programs and investment features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

William Mitchell is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has tenure at Virtual Financial Group and The Wealth Wave. His other business activities include sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and manages over $2 billion in assets under management across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jennifer Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has served in operations management roles at Canvas Financial and Boom Planning since 2023 and has been affiliated with Ameritas entities since 2006. Outside of finance, Elliott is a freelance flutist and music director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Ohio, where she provides music for worship services and teaches flute. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, employing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios across multiple program platforms.

Timothy Sabin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has maintained various business activities outside of advising, including owning a maker of African drums and serving as a sports official for high school softball, volleyball, and basketball. Sabin also operates a tax preparation service. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, utilizing a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and digital platforms. The firm offers integrated retirement plan services and distributes affiliated mutual funds and insurance products.

Jeffrey Leibfarth is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Liberty Township, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed annuities and insurance products through a related business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a distinctive history of employing market-timing and momentum strategies within its managed-account programs.

Matthew Glassmeyer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a bookkeeper for Elite Performance Climbing and acts as a mentor coordinator with BNI Cincy North. 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 and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while offering operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Kenneth Crawford is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Mason, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and The Huntington Investment Company. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies and tax-overlay services.

Adam Hardy is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at ARGI Investment Services, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Merrill, CitiGroup, and other financial institutions. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio solutions.

Eric Bokesch is a financial advisor with Mariner who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Securities America. He is currently associated with Mariner Institutional and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized, committee-overseen portfolios that combine in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Anthony Poe is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual, spanning from 2005 through 2019. Outside of finance, he operated AJPOE Photography for 11 years. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers, supported by proprietary technology platforms.

Jerome Evers is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family real estate company. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of managed account programs and portfolio management options via its Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Vicki Schapp is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. She has held various roles including trustee of a revocable trust and educator at the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Her background also includes administrative work and involvement with estate document services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.