Shehara Wooten is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equita Financial Network, Inc. She has been involved with Your Story Financial, LLC and its affiliated entities since 2016. Wooten is also the owner of Your Story Financial Academy, LLC, where she focuses on financial empowerment and education through workshops and online courses. Equita Financial Network, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a market efficiency and strategic asset allocation approach, supporting advisors through a network model and offering paraplanning and ongoing consulting services.

Rusty Miller is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bcj Capital Management and Horter Investment Management, LLC. Miller is also the owner of American Liberty Financial Network, where he is involved in insurance sales. Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $176 million in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a team-based approach that utilizes several sub-advisers.

Justin Cress is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Troy, Ohio, holding 23 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and StoneX Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Cress serves on his local school board and is involved in several business ventures, including leadership positions in insurance sales and various local service businesses. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, implementing strategies through advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Shawn Hicks is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at AE Wealth Management, Gradient Advisors, and Heritage Financial Resources. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell various insurance products. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, family, and business clients. The firm uses a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, offering discretionary model portfolios and third-party manager strategies.

David Levorchick is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Spire Investment Partners since 2020 and E.K. Riley Investments, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Levorchick serves as a board member and volunteer minister at a local church, where he oversees accounts and staff and leads Bible studies. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, utilizing a broad mix of strategies including passive, active, and hybrid tax-aware allocations. The firm offers financial planning, manager-of-managers programs, and access to model portfolios with proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.

James Cook is a financial advisor at Beacon Capital Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Beacon Capital Management since 1999 and The Tavenner Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of conventional life and annuity products. Beacon Capital Management provides model portfolio management and direct discretionary portfolio management to advisory platforms and retail advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes data-driven tactical allocation strategies primarily executed through ETFs and mutual funds.

Steven Allread is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2025, he worked for Cutter & Company, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with SJ Wolfe Investments, Inc., where he serves as a financial advisor and trader. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer managing approximately $12.4 billion across 207 advisors and 140 offices. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory and financial planning services through various platforms and customizable portfolio solutions.

Daniel Gilbert is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with First Heartland Consultants, Inc., where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Gilbert is also involved in marketing insurance and financial services. First Heartland Consultants provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers personalized asset management, third-party asset management services, and a model-based self-directed brokerage account program, delivering advisory services through independent investment adviser representatives.

Charles Neumaier is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at AlphaStar since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he assists individuals with claims under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act, a non-investment related activity he has been involved in since 2004. AlphaStar Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and other advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation, quantitative analysis, and third-party research, providing both model and custom investment strategies.

Darrell Patrick is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 54 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prospera in 2025, he worked at Cutter & Company, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Corporate Morality Action Center, Inc., which focuses on public education regarding corporate influence on morality. Prospera Financial Services is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers investment advisory and financial planning services across multiple platforms, combining firm models, third-party sub-advisers, and customizable allocations.

Raymond Thomes is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 61 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been affiliated with Cutter & Company, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with SJ Wolfe Investments, Inc. in Dayton, OH. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors and offers a range of advisory and financial planning services across multiple platforms and delivery vehicles.

James Lavy is a financial advisor with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, holding 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including AE Wealth Management, Heritage Financial Resources Wealth Management, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. He is involved with Heritage Financial Resources, where he oversees sales, presentations, and planning with other agents; the firm specializes in federal civilian employee benefits for education and retirement planning. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to retail clients and independent registered investment advisers through its Signal Platform TAMP. The firm employs a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach emphasizing tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and a relative growth/value framework across various asset classes.

Stefan Biddinger is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Troy, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Western & Southern Life and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor at Xenia Nazarene. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and manages a range of model portfolios using both strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

Elliot Harris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, where he has worked for four years. His prior experience includes roles at Honu Solutions, Peraton, and a decade with the Department of Defense. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor supporting curriculum review for the Department of Defense Joint Special Operations University and owns a consulting business focused on defense policy and international relations. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers who select and monitor approved model portfolios and third-party managers.

Nathaniel Abney is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2012. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and trusts, through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs on the Passageway platform, using multiple third-party portfolio managers and strategies such as SMA models, tax overlays, and direct indexing.

William Eaton is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with National Travelers Life since 1986 and has been affiliated with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Eaton also operates an insurance agency in Dayton, Ohio. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Syed Gardezi is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Financial Services in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026 and has experience in consulting and other roles dating back to 2016. Outside of advising, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash during his spare time. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and integration with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Dustin Booher is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Guardian Life since 2023 and transitioned to Park Avenue Securities in 2026. Prior to his career in finance, he worked in education, including positions at Wright State University and Milton-Union High School. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models and technology solutions.

Brian Addis is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Troy, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for three years before joining GWN Securities in 2019. In addition to advisory services, he is also involved in insurance sales, including accident, health, life, and VA insurance products. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes both model-based allocations and tactical trading strategies in its portfolio management approach.

Gregg Hews is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has worked at firms including Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, OneAmerican Securities, and American United Life. He also operates Hews Financial Services, which offers life, disability, long-term care, medical, group products, and fixed annuities. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base with both brokerage and fee-based advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm implements diverse investment strategies through proprietary and third-party models and provides a range of account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.