Jarrod Hart is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and its related entities, including Fortitude Financial Partners and Mariner Platform Solutions. Prior to this, he held positions at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance board member for Cornerstone Renter Equity in Cincinnati. Mariner Independent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a diverse set of investment tools and is notable for its affiliated trust company and institutional consulting affiliates, which offer integrated custody and fiduciary services.

Robbie Beucler is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Cincinnati, OH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is the owner of StratSync, LLC and a member of RBRC Farms, LLC. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, charities, and broker-dealer customers through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial and retirement planning, family office services, and financial education, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and strategic asset allocation approaches.

John Wenstrup is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has operated The Wenstrup Company since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a special character through March Forth Productions, LLC, and engages in light handyman repairs for small businesses and homeowners. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a team of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, delivering strategies through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with access to multiple custodians and diverse investment options.

Jacob Forrester is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 credential and has experience at Fifth Third Bank and Key Bank dating back to 2014. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Gang Lu is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and WealthWave. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Chartered Life Underwriter at Ash Brokerage, recommending insurance products. Consolidated Portfolio Review provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s advisor-driven investment process uses strategic asset allocation alongside fundamental and technical analysis, offering proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party sub-advisors.

Maxim Meyers is a financial advisor with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years and has been with Octavia Wealth Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2020. Meyers is also active as an agent for fixed and traditional insurance products. Octavia Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered multi-team firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, businesses, retirement plans, institutions, and state or municipal entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios that incorporate low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, alternative investments, and structured products.

James Cloud is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Savvy since 2026. He previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors for seven years and at RFH CPA's, PLLC for three years. Cloud is a board member and treasurer of The Roaring Brook Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving children in Lexington, KY. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment plans using a primarily index-based, long-term approach alongside active equity portfolios and employs technology-driven tools, third-party sub-advisers, and in-house tax and estate planning support.

Craig Lipniskis is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with United Advisor Group. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Private Advisor Group, Horter Investment Management, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He has also managed property operations for Destin Flyers Ohio, LLC. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent advisers, offering investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a range of investment approaches including proprietary model portfolios and custom-traded accounts tailored to client needs.

Lauren Niestradt is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Truepoint, Inc. since 2018, following two years at Riverpoint Capital Management, LLC. Niestradt serves on the Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati Observatory Foundation and is an Ambassador Council Member for the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Truepoint provides financial planning, portfolio management, and related services to individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, using an evidence-based investment approach focused on diversified asset allocation and long-term goals. The firm offers tiered levels of service, including a Family Office for multi-generational households, and integrates tax and administrative services through related entities.

Robert Huesman is a CFP® with 19 years at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC and 10 years of industry experience. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and related wealth-planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and an investment approach enhanced by AI and machine learning inputs.

Monte Hazelbaker is a financial advisor at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Planners, Inc. since 1999. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs, using an open-architecture platform with proprietary risk-based model suites and an outsourced-agent operational model.

Paige Kock is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. She also serves as a Durable Power of Attorney for two individuals, assisting with financial management and bill payment on a volunteer basis. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Brian Couch is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a photography business specializing in weddings, portraits, and sports. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing diversified strategies and third-party manager oversight.

Alexander Wertz is a CFP® professional with seven years at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, and a total of four years in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co. and Great American Insurance Company. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a team-based approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and model portfolios for third-party platforms.

Stephen Harper is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simplicity Wealth, LLC for six years and has owned Preservation Wealth Consultants LLC since 2012, providing tax preparation and advisory services. Harper is also an enrolled agent with the IRS and serves as a speaker at local churches several times a year. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, a web-based asset management platform, and access to alternative and private investments, operating alongside affiliated entities that support various financial and real estate services.

Jacob Herman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at US Bancorp, Medpace Holdings Inc, Ohio National Financial Services, Von Maur, Xavier University, and Sandcastle Field Services. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and manages portfolios across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and utilizing affiliated model strategies as part of its investment approach.

Andrew Kucia is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He has been with the firm since 2014. 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 investment process that combines quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies and provides a broad range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

Fred Brink is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2015. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining multi-factor quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

David Yeazell is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He has worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 14 years and has been with Octavia Wealth Advisors, Octavia Risk Management, LLC, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is also involved in implementing insurance products 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 offers customized investment management and financial planning services, employing proprietary models favoring low-cost ETFs and mutual funds along with alternative investments, while providing specialized retirement plan advisory and trust administration services.

Anna Pfaehler is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Constellation Wealth Advisors since 2020. She previously worked at Horan Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Pfaehler is the sole member of Capricorn Holdings, LLC, through which she authors newsletters and articles on financial planning topics. She also serves as a board member of the Cincinnati Estate Planning Council, a nonprofit focused on estate planning education and collaboration. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets and employs diversified strategies across public markets and private placements, supported by a formal due diligence process and an active Investment Committee.