Spencer Ford is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at AE Wealth Management, LLC in West Chester, OH. He holds roles with several firms including Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and Harrison Tax & Accounting, and has been involved with Conservative Financial Solutions LLC since 2016 as Chief Operating Officer and Wealth Advisor. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author, working on editing and potentially revising a current book or writing a new one. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of fundamental, technical, and cyclical strategies delivered through standardized models and platform services.

Patrick Mullen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2021, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and previously at Kona Grill. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs, including mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct indexing, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Dennis Brown is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Game Stop and Fifth Third Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Thomas Keller is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2003. Keller holds a partner role at Kehoe Financial Advisors, providing advisory and accounting services. He is also involved with the Donauschwaben Society, a community organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and serves large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Jennifer Ferguson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs and investment strategies via the Passageway platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kevin Hancock is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently entered the industry and began his financial services career in 2026. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked in various mortgage services roles from 2013 to 2026. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Robert Lemmons Jr. is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. His prior experience includes 11 years at Total Wealth Planning, LLC, and a recent role at Carson Wealth. He holds a Series 63 registration and is based in Cincinnati, OH. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through over 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Committee, combining fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.

Stacy Naberhaus is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns SKW Financial LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and various program structures.

Todd Leary is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, Securian Financial, Foresters Financial, and Waddell & Reed. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. These programs use algorithm-driven risk assessments and invest in approved model strategies via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Dana Decknadel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with Pinnacle Financial Services, Legacy Shield, and AARP United Healthcare Medicare Plans, where she assists clients with Medicare supplement insurance and estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Nicholas Hench is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC in Loveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been with KeyBank NA since 2013, overlapping with his tenure at Key Investment Services LLC since 2023. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model combining platform and discretionary implementation by Envestnet with strategist portfolios designed by internal and third-party managers, offering various wrap programs and ancillary insurance products.

Madison Krummen is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. Prior to joining CWM, Madison worked at Carson Wealth, Total Wealth Planning, LLC, and BCR Wealth Strategies, LLC. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser with over 600 advisors serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan solutions.

John Wolf III is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Loveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2006. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to manage portfolios with approved mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s approach involves third-party portfolio implementation and focuses on discretionary model accounts without direct trading or standalone financial planning services.

Thomas Robinett is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas since 2006 in various capacities and also manages Tap Insurance Agency, Inc., where he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products. 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 through multiple program platforms and leverages third-party managers and technology to support customized portfolio construction.

Jonathan Andre is a CFP® professional based in Cincinnati, OH, with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Total Wealth Planning, LLC for 11 years and is currently affiliated with Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management and retirement-plan solutions, utilizing discretionary model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Lucy Weigel is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2023 and Fifth Third Bank since 2013. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides various program types through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, allowing clients to select investment strategies based on their risk profiles.

Rita Cornett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and its parent company, Fifth Third, since 2010. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Vincent Waln is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 37 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and LifePlan, Ltd./Minnesota Mutual. He is also actively involved in insurance brokerage through multiple agencies and serves as a board member and treasurer for a professional office condominium association. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual-registered platform providing both advisory and broker-dealer services, working with third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Scott Strawser is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2007. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates an advisory platform that includes third-party asset managers and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fairfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a musician in Cincinnati. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers 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 its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing clients access to multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.