Matthew Griffin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and has held previous roles at Guggenheim Investments and DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. Griffin has been associated with Fifth Third entities since 2009. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a range of program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing strategies.

Julia Galioto is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Kleinfelder Capital, Inc., and Morgan Stanley. She is also the owner of Wild Nemi Birthing, LLC, a business unrelated to the investment industry. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that blends passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Thomas Lalley is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019 and previously spent 19 years at John D Dovich & Associates. Lalley is associated with Eden Park Financial Partners, LLC, which holds keyman and business transition insurance in partnership with John Dovich. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a wide range of investment strategies across various asset classes and integrates financial planning, tax, and bill-payment services into many client relationships.

Laura Smith is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC Investment and PNC Bank since 2010. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic tools to recommend investment strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Stephen Dennis is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas in various capacities since 1982, including roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and Ameritas Investment Corp. Dennis is licensed as an independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers diversified asset management and financial planning solutions utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across various program platforms.

Jordan Nare is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior firms include Total Wealth Planning, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Pinnacle Wealth Management. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to oversee model portfolios and providing customized investment solutions.

Andrew Bruns is a CFA® charterholder at MAI Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Madison Wealth Advisors, Wealthquest Corporation, and John D. Dovich & Associates. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services into many client relationships.

Darien Jackson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2021, with prior experience at Bowling Green State University. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, with a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and various business entities.

Casey Hays is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Investments. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account pilot that uses algorithmic risk assessments and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Douglas Tyson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, having joined in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Manning & Napier, Franklin University, TD Ameritrade, BB&T Investment Services, PSA Financial Advisors, Edward Jones, and Fidelity. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing over $166 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services that combine proprietary quantitative screening, manager selection, and asset allocation, with access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Sally Dempsey is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC and has previously worked at Madison Wealth Management and Greystone Investment Management. Sally is a partner in GIM Partners, LLC, an entity formed to receive proceeds from the sale of Greystone Investment Management. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse clientele that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services across its relationships.

Jon Pitcock is a ChFC® and Series 63-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC since 2004 and also works with Parkland Securities. He serves as a Regional Sales Director for Midland National Life and is involved in the sale of life and fixed variable insurance products. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a large network of advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, with a corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Carson Page is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to his current role, he worked at Nisa Investment Advisors LLC and Hillcrest Financial Group. His background also includes experience outside finance, such as employment with Corbett Masonry and Mosquito Joe of Cincinnati. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of advisory support, including managed account programs and access to third-party asset managers, and provides trading, reporting, and custodial services.

Thomas Berry is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at LM Kohn & Company for nine years before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and its related entities in 2025. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach combining passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Carey Markoe is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at MAI Capital Management, LLC and has prior experience with Bank of America, Merrill, and State Farm Insurance. Markoe serves as a committee member and trustee for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in the Ohio Valley and Southern Ohio regions. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a range of strategies across equities, fixed income, and private investments, and offers integrated financial planning and administrative services.

Michael Momper is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer, he spent 30 years at Fortis Investors, Inc. and two years at OSAIC. He is president of Goal Line Financial, LLC, which focuses on client insurance solutions, and serves on the boards of the Saint Xavier Booster Board and the Serenelli Project, a nonprofit prison ministry. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, implementing portfolios with a variety of low-cost vehicles and offering specialized services such as retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Andrew Heckaman is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and with Fifth Third Bank since 2010. 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 with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Adam Headley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and previously worked at McKinley Carter Wealth Services and Primerica. He has also held roles outside finance, including at the Ohio High School Athletic Association and Miami University. 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 or algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Paul Staadeker is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He has held roles at Steward Partners subsidiaries since 2017 and worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. He also advises high-net-worth clients through Staadeker Wealth Management Group and serves as a trustee for a family living trust. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions.

Jacob Oney is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license. He has one year of industry experience and is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank and Maywic Select Investments. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies, integrating financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.