Benjamin Jerome is a financial advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Encompass More since 2022 and previously at Verity Asset Management from 2019 to 2022, while also maintaining a role with Appreciation Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing partner in two financial services firms, Jerome, Hacker & Becker LLC and Hacker & Jerome LLC, which provide passive management support related to his employment with Appreciation Financial. Encompass More Asset Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, with a focus on individuals and HNW investors rather than corporate or charitable clients.

Sherri Thompson is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining CoreCap Advisors, she worked at Battelle and has been involved with Capital Choice Financial Services, where she serves as Regional Marketing Director and is active in life insurance and fixed indexed annuity sales. She also prepares taxes through Ncrease Financial Services. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement accounts, and institutions. The firm employs a relationship-oriented, individualized approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and often engages sub-advisors and third-party asset managers.

Clark Engle is a Certified Financial Planner® with eight years of industry experience, currently with Everhart Advisors since 2022. He previously worked at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC, and Strategic Capital Advisors. Engle is also a licensed insurance agent. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, acting as fiduciaries when specified. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, and offers a range of services including retirement plan management, participant education, and tax and bookkeeping support coordinated with affiliated CPAs.

Steven Murlin is a financial advisor with Everhart Advisors in Dublin, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Morgan Stanley, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, and Everhart Advisors since 2010. He is also a licensed insurance agent in Ohio. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, acting as an ERISA 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary when specified. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy, utilizes model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, and offers services including portfolio management, participant education, and tax and bookkeeping support coordinated with affiliated CPAs.

Charles Coons is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Hamilton Capital and its predecessor entities since 2018, following earlier roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional accounts like foundations and retirement plans. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic-driven investment process, offering diversified portfolios through various vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Michelle Calloway is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corp and several insurance and retail companies. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the Chief Christian Education Officer at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Columbus, OH. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in assets under discretionary management and serves a large client base via a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model that utilizes outsourced portfolio construction and automated enrollment.

Caritas Palmisano is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-registered advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at various Capital One entities. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner, managing approximately $16.7 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm utilizes independent financial experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large client base through a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model focused exclusively on plan participants and sponsors.

Leah Burke is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2016. Burke is also a Notary Public. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model, using technology platforms and external strategists to provide a range of investment approaches tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Bradley Kastan is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for eight years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2022. Kastan serves on the Board of Trustees at The Ohio State University, a role he has held since 2023. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, and institutional clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Michael Brown is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Janney Montgomery Scott, where he has worked since 2023, following six years at PNC Investments. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs.

Justin Guarino is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Nationwide Investment Services Inc since 2019 and previously at Checks an Balances Inc. from 2018 to 2019. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm uses independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves around 270,000 retail participant accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Andre Reguinho is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Nationwide Investment Advisors, he worked at Merrill Lynch. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm uses independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Denton Smith is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Infinex Investments, and Community Bank of the Chesapeake. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm utilizes independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large base of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Kerryl Johnson is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corp and Wells Fargo Clearing. Johnson is also a board member of Prodigal Business Systems. Nationwide Investment Advisors primarily serves retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs like ProAccount, relying on independent financial experts to develop model portfolios and employing a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven approach.

Jason Bowen is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, based in Columbus, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Gwfs Equities, Inc., Mml Distributors, LLC, and MassMutual. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm utilizes independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and serves a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Jonathan Michaels is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Nationwide Mutual Insurance, as well as a brief period at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He is based in Columbus, OH. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, Smart Alliance, and the Advice Program. The firm manages a large client base with a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model that emphasizes outsourced portfolio construction and automated enrollment.

Sean Tuttle is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Columbus, OH, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, primarily with First Command since 2008. He is also president of an associated S Corporation, Sean A Tuttle Financial. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that use model portfolios and third-party managers selected by an internal Investment Management Team.

Robert Snyder is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs like ProAccount, My Investment Planner, and Smart Alliance. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in discretionary assets under ProAccount and operates a large-scale, recordkeeper-driven model serving over 250,000 clients.

Harold Schafer Jr. is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Nationwide Investment Advisors since 2006 and previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Nationwide Insurance Company. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets and serves a large client base using a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model with outsourced portfolio construction and automated enrollment.

Justin Carras is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms including Educational Retirement Advisors and Alight Financial Solutions. Carras volunteers to provide financial education seminars for public employees in state and local education systems. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.