Matthew Backiewicz is a financial advisor at Hamilton Capital with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Ephatha Group and Dawson. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of Ephatha Group, a sales consulting business. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional accounts such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic-driven investment process and offers diversified portfolio solutions, including private funds and ESG options upon client request.

Carson Cooke is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Everhart Advisors since 2020. Prior to this, he spent one year at JP Morgan. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, as well as wealth management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, and other entities. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach and offers integrated services including tax, accounting, and limited family-office support.

Brendan Pittman is a financial advisor at Hamilton Capital in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hamilton Capital, he worked at FastTrac Marketing Group and Ameriprise Financial, and he also has a background in higher education at The University of Akron. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional accounts such as foundations and retirement plans. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic-driven investment process to construct diversified portfolios across a broad range of asset classes and investment vehicles.

John Chess is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advisory roles, he is president of Realty Invest, a real estate brokerage based in Columbus, OH. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm employs model-based strategies and acts as an overlay manager, tailoring portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Peter Geldis is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Hamilton Capital. He has been with Hamilton Capital Management Inc since 2015. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts such as foundations and endowments. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic-driven investment process to construct diversified portfolios and manages both pooled investment vehicles and private investment funds.

Bart Butler is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently an Investment Advisor Representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC, joining the firm in 2025 after prior roles at Agia and Valic Financial Advisors. Butler is also the author of a personal book titled "The Right Side of Money," which he distributes to clients and friends without charge. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses a multi-team structure and offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, leveraging the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform and various portfolio monitoring and overlay services.

Jason Parrish is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ClearVision Planning LLC, LifePro Asset Management, Merit Advisors, Kestra Financial Services, and Goldberg, Clouse and Edgell. Outside of his advisory work, Parrish serves as a board member for the 40 West Park Condominium Association. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities to build model portfolios, and offers advisory services combined with technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Robert Hamilton is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Hamilton Capital since 2018, initially at Hamilton Capital Management, Inc., and continuing at Hamilton Capital, LLC since 2021. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional accounts such as foundations, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic-driven investment approach and manages a variety of investment vehicles, including pooled funds and private investment funds.

Nicholas Giardina is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and The Vanguard Group. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through a network of over 170 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides investment solutions both directly and through third-party managers using the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

Zachary Weimann is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, based in Columbus, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance. He is currently affiliated with both The AmeriFlex Group and RS Advisors. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs multiple program platforms and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates.

Steven Vonschriltz is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark Advisers in 2022, he spent 16 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant swim coach at the Upper Arlington Swim Club in Ohio. 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 offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios with a focus on multi-asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers.

Andrew Pfeiffer is a CFP® professional at Everhart Advisors in Dublin, OH, with four years of industry experience. He has been with Everhart Advisors since 2021 and previously worked at Muirfield Village Golf Club. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors as well as wealth management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, and other entities. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy, offering tailored portfolios that include model portfolios, third-party managers, and a range of investment vehicles.

Benjamin Person is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and currently serves at Signature Equity Partners, LLC. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC Wealth, Inc., Golden Reserve, LLC, PNC Wealth Management, and Merrill. He is also involved in the sales and marketing of fixed annuities, life insurance, and investment advisory services through Signature Financial Group, LLC. Signature Equity Partners is a multi-team firm providing investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a network of independent advisory affiliates and uses platforms such as Vision2020 Wealth Management to offer customized portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager selection.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors, TMFS Advisors, and Charles Schwab. Smith is a 49% owner of True North Insurance Partners, which provides life and long-term care insurance policies. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm with approximately 71 advisors managing around $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 4,928 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and insurance consulting through a network of supervised investment advisory representatives.

Richard Hammons II is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Heritage Wealth Partners, LLC and Private Client Services. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales as a licensed agent, earning compensation through the sale of various insurance products. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately $26.35 billion in assets under management and 216 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to meet client needs.

James Comer is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving with Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2019. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase and Michigan State University, as well as involvement with Oakland Hills Country Club and Michigan Beer Growler Co. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Logan Miller is a CFP® and Series 65-credentialed advisor with two years of experience, currently with Hamilton Capital in Columbus, OH. Prior to joining Hamilton Capital, he worked at Fidelity National Information Services for several years. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management to both individual and institutional clients, employing a top-down, macroeconomic-driven investment process. The firm manages diversified portfolios using various asset classes and offers co-advisory and portfolio management services across multiple investment vehicles.

Jacob Mcmillen is a financial advisor with Beacon Capital Management, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Midland National Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Beacon Capital Management provides third-party model portfolio management and direct discretionary portfolio management to advisory platforms and retail advisors, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes data-driven tactical allocation strategies primarily executed with ETFs and mutual funds.

Christopher Ryan is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Manning & Napier in various roles since 2006. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as Regional President (Alumni) of Evan Scholars and is a board member of Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and pooled vehicles, while also managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering non-discretionary advice. The firm employs a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection, supported by systematic strategies and specialized fixed income management.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., and Principal Securities Inc. He serves as a director and volunteer for the FOP Foundation Capitol City 9. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model asset allocations and various discretionary manager relationships.