John Kruse Jr. is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is an attorney providing probate, estate, trust, tax, and business legal services through his law firm. He also serves as a poll worker judge in Ohio elections. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, delivering strategies tailored to client suitability with both discretionary and nondiscretionary options.

Tiffany Mckee is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in West Chester, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience, all with Fifth Third Securities since 2014, and has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2008. 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 and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Nathaniel Hasto is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Community First Bank of Indiana, LPL Financial LLC, American Portfolios Financial Services, and PFS Investments Inc. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique municipal-advisor registration.

Joseph Brinker is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Evendale, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, and The Home Depot. He is also co-owner of All Ears K9 LLC, a dog training business. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Garry Kohn is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. He previously led Kohn Wealth Management Advisors, LLC and has over two decades of experience in wealth management. Based in West Chester, OH, he also has an insurance agency role focused on fixed insurance and annuities. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets using a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active strategies, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Anne Lame Megerle is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2020 and previously spent 13 years at Lenox Wealth Management. Megerle serves on the boards of StarShine Hospice and Lenox Wealth Management and participates on the investment committee for DePaul Cristo Rey. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm managing approximately $217 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by additional portfolio management techniques and comprehensive retirement plan services.

Lukas Manger is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Superior Credit Union. Outside of his advisory role, he has held positions involving non-variable insurance and financial institution duties. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides access to multiple portfolio management strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Larry Kohn is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He was previously principal of L.M. Kohn & Company for 34 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executive committee member and treasurer of Teton Pines Country Club in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

Thomas Von Lehmden is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Touchstone Securities, Fidelity Investments, and PNC Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model leverages Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Andrea Bourquein is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2011. Outside of her financial career, she is involved in competitive barrel racing and horse training. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-managed options, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Jeanne Comer is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Austin Hogan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also co-owner of Silverbirch Entertainment LLC, a music production company where he provides administrative support and coaching to artists. Hogan’s prior experience includes running Hogan Consulting, LLC and working with WFGIA. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with options for discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm uses proprietary and third-party model portfolios and maintains affiliated retirement and recordkeeping entities to support plan clients.

John Kaine is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with over 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with firms including Nationwide Securities, Nationwide Insurance, and World Financial Group. He is also the owner of Kaine Insurance LLC, a property and casualty insurance agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services through multiple program platforms.

Anthony Folz is a CFP® professional with six years at Creative Planning and a total of four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lenox Wealth Management and PNC Bank. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by various customized equity, bond, and private market options.

Daryl Evans is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and member of Shirewood LLC, a rental operator based in Ft. Mitchell, KY. Fifth Third Securities 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, including advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and a unified program that features direct indexing, tax-overlay services, and access to FIWA-sponsored fund strategist programs.

Joseph Walsh is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Convergence Research, as well as various roles in education and community organizations. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services, combining proprietary investment strategies and access to alternative and private market solutions through affiliated businesses.

Ryan Meckes is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked in various service and hospitality positions, including at Jack Brown's and Ember's Steak Seafood and Sushi. Outside of financial services, he is involved with the Thunderdome Restaurant Group. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and IAR-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Bryan Clifton is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including National Life Group, MWA Financial Services Inc, and Merrill. Outside his advisory role, Clifton serves as Chief Executive Officer of Black Bull Capital Partners LLC, an insurance-related business. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm delivers advisory programs through a network of representatives, utilizing multiple platforms and third-party asset managers with a combination of long-term and short-term investment strategies.

George Lang is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment based in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2010 and has prior experience at Quixtar, Lang Radcliff Agency Inc, and Aag Securities, Inc. Lang is also a State Senator for Ohio's 4th district and is involved in advocacy for Second Amendment rights through a partnership with GOT YOUR BACK DBA SECOND CALL DEFENSE. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and a network of third-party managers.

Robert Sponseller Jr. is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Cornerstone Financial Group, LPL Financial, and Osaic FA, Inc. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses both quantitative and qualitative analysis through an Investment Committee to create customized allocations across various asset classes and employs a range of model strategies and specialist portfolios.