Michael Allen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with AlphaStar Capital Management and has been in the industry since 2022. Prior to joining AlphaStar in 2026, he worked at Gray Hurst Wealth Advisors and held positions outside finance, including roles at Mercy Health Hospital and McDonald's. He is also involved in insurance sales as a Client Relations Manager at Gray Hurst Wealth Advisors. AlphaStar Capital Management manages approximately $1.84 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans. The firm employs both predefined model portfolios and custom strategies, utilizing quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation, and provides a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Joseph Larson is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, Amazon, and Northwestern Mutual. Larson also serves as an artillery soldier in the Ohio Army National Guard. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms and fee-based planning services.

T Rodney Twells is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 14 years. Twells is a member of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Investment Committee at Bluecoats, Inc., a nonprofit supporting families of safety force officers who have fallen in the line of duty. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients, managing approximately $3.94 billion in assets. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a blend of investment strategies and offers services including asset management, financial planning, and institutional consulting.

Loni Adams Kiskaden is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients with asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $3.94 billion in assets for over 1,600 clients through a team of 19 advisors, offering customized portfolios that incorporate a range of investment strategies and products, including digital assets and fee-based insurance solutions.

Joshua Styrcula is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC and has previously worked with Mariner Platform Solutions, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Lifeplan Financial Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a City Council Member in Mason, Ohio. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines a goals-based planning process with an evidence-based investment framework and offers access to alternative investment solutions and multiple custodian platforms.

Thomas Rowland is a financial advisor with On Investment Management Company in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company, PNC Investments LLC, Macy's Inc, and Equity Trust Company. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, combining fee-based planning, third-party investment options, and managed accounts with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Laura Mattern is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked exclusively at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2018, with a professional break prior to that period. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services.

Braden Lieungh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Truepoint, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Advisor, Further Financial Group, Cardinal Point Financial Group, and Ameriprise. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients across multiple engagement levels, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax and estate planning support, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach focused on diversified asset allocation, low-cost index funds, and disciplined rebalancing.

Brian Butt is a CFA charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2010. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a team-based approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services.

Jacob Weber is a financial advisor at Waverly Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Waverly Advisors, he was with 9258 Wealth Management and worked at the University of Cincinnati. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private-market allocations, offering a range of investment management and planning services through institutional custodians and third-party platforms.

Peter Hiltz is a financial advisor at Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Kingsview since 2017, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Kingsview Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.7 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management services through a combination of advisor-led planning and model-based strategies.

Christian Stake is an investment advisor representative at Gradient Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked previously at Baynes Investment Counsel LLC and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Stake is involved in highway construction operations as an operator foreman at Eagle Bridge Company. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through third-party money managers and Investment Advisor Representatives, employing a largely non-discretionary model and utilizing tools such as the Color of Money Risk Analysis.

Isabel Arbaiza is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Vanderbilt Financial Group and United Planners Financial Services and previously operated her own advisory business. Outside of advising, she is the owner of IZAMI Homes LLC, where she assists with property acquisition and budgeting. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp provides investment management and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, offering both proprietary model portfolios and access to independent third-party sub-advisors.

Carl Adkins is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Touchstone Securities, and Fort Washington Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns and manages investment-related businesses focused on property financing. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management, serving approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, blending discretionary and consultative approaches to meet diverse client needs.

Samuel Chasnoff is a CFP® professional with 10 years at Truepoint, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, and 6 years of prior experience at Miami University. He has four years of industry experience. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients with tiered wealth management offerings and provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax and estate planning support, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach with diversified asset allocation and low-cost index funds, operating as a 100% employee-owned multi-team advisory with integrated tax and administrative services.

Brendan Keating is a CFP® professional at Truepoint, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Truepoint in 2023, he worked at Deloitte & Touche LLP from 2019 to 2023 and was affiliated with the University of Dayton from 2014 to 2019. Truepoint serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients with tiered engagement levels, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, tax and estate planning support, and retirement plan advisory. The firm applies an evidence-based, long-term investment approach focused on goal-oriented planning, diversified asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing.

Jason Lohnes is a financial advisor with On Investment Management Company in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and Benefit Architects since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Lohnes also provides ski instruction at Snow Trails. On Investment Management Company offers financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides access to multiple third-party investment programs, fee-based financial planning, and both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account options.

Ronald Flowers is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management CO in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 1994 and operates the Flowers Agency, which sells life, health, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Outside of his advisory work, he manages this insurance agency, overseeing sales operations and recruitment. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of third-party investment programs and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mark Bodnar is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., where he serves as both an investment advisor representative and registered representative. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. He is also involved in insurance product implementation through Octavia Risk Management LLC. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and state or municipal entities. The firm uses customized portfolios featuring low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, while also incorporating alternative investments and structured products when appropriate.

Aubrey Ramey is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with CX Institutional, LLC and previously worked at Clarify Wealth Management and LPL Financial. CX Institutional serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and offers specialized strategy portfolios and customized solutions.