Bradley Meeks is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2024 and was previously with Madison Wealth Management from 2016 to 2024. 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 range of strategies across equity, fixed income, and private investments and offers trust and insurance administrative services.

Nicholas Elias is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, where he has worked since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses in addition to his CFP® designation. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Gage Smith is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2020, he worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2017 and previously at Best Buy from 2013 to 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with affiliation to Fifth Third Bank and offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models and a unified platform that features direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

William Bruns is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at John D. Dovich & Associates, LLC and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a customized investment approach across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Todd Kowalski is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously worked at LCNB National Bank, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Donna Ellis is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advisory, currently with Creative Planning since 2021. Prior to that, she spent 24 years at Berno Financial Management, Inc. based in Montgomery, OH. Creative Planning offers comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to 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, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure managing approximately $217 billion in client assets.

Lora Hampton is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016, also working with Fifth Third Bank since 2012. 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 options, including advisor-directed models and direct indexing, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Wesley Botto is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2017 and previously at MCF Advisors LLC. Wesley is also the owner of Botto Wealth Management, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

Edward Kuresman is a CFA® and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. He joined MAI Capital Management, LLC in 2024 after spending 21 years at Madison Financial Advisors, Ltd. Kuresman is based in Cincinnati, OH. 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 a range of customized portfolio management strategies and financial planning services, operating both as an investment adviser and product sponsor.

Austin Schreck is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at ARGI Investment Services and held roles with the City of Edgewood and Putt Putt Golf Course. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, institutions, and corporations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation tailored to each client's profile.

Marc Wambaugh is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at CWM, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Carson Wealth, Total Wealth Planning, LLC, and Cassady Schiller Wealth Management. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm employs discretionary model portfolio management alongside fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing third-party sub-advisors and customization tools to serve its clients.

Michael Clark is a financial advisor at Mariner with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes long-term roles at CSA Financial Advisors, Ltd. and Cassady Schiller & Associates. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm emphasizes customized, discretionary portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services and specialized employer financial-wellness tools.

Nathan Wangler is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts, with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

Matthew Pitzer is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2020 and previously held roles at Lenox Wealth Management and US Bank Private Wealth Management. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, and other portfolio techniques.

Steven Meegan is a CFA® charterholder with over six years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to joining MAI, he held roles at Ultimus Fund Solutions, University Housing Solutions, Clovernook Country Club, and Xavier University. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, 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 investors. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Jacob Geglein is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Quadrant Capital Group, Constellation Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Cody O'Connor is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types including mutual-fund/ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct-indexing options on its Passageway Managed Account platform.

Adam Maucher is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at First Financial Bank for seven years. Maucher is also involved with Conservative Financial Solutions, LLC, where he engages in insurance sales and related services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services, utilizing a platform-centered approach that incorporates both internal and third-party investment models.

Christopher Dexter is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. His professional background includes roles at Carson Wealth, Hills Properties, LLC, and Dexter Home Improvement, LLC. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach using model portfolios, combining fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customized tools.

Joanne Wolf is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Berno Financial Management, Inc. for five years before joining Creative Planning in 2021. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors and 151 offices.