Marcus Mitchell is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at WealthWave Insurance Agency LLC and managing member responsibilities at Chance For All, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing business retreat and camp properties in Maine. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Paul Staadeker is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has held roles within Steward Partners entities since 2017. His prior experience includes positions at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Legg Mason Wood Walker. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust and provides counsel to high-net-worth clients through a wealth management group. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Jacob Oney is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license. He has one year of industry experience and is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank and Maywic Select Investments. 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 customized portfolio management across multiple strategies, integrating financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Kevin Goins is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Liberty Township, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual, Equitable Advisors, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a rideshare service on a part-time basis. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through several hundred advisors using model-driven and asset-allocation approaches, combining proprietary and third-party strategies.

Dylan Sabol is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carson Wealth, Total Wealth Planning, Thor Wealth Management, and Monti Inc. He has also worked in the food service industry and spent time as a full-time student. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee and combines multiple analytical approaches and third-party resources to manage investments.

Anthony Bruns is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. He previously worked at Pinnacle Financial Advisors for 16 years. Bruns is a member of the Episcopal Retirement Services Investment Committee. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services, employing discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee.

Alexandra Berning is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2020, alongside a longer tenure at Fifth Third Bank dating back to 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a commercial real estate venture. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides 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 offers multiple discretionary managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated regulatory and supervisory structures.

Julie Albright is a CFP® and CFA® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. She previously worked at Madison Wealth Management from 2017 to 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Impact 100 in a finance oversight capacity and provides tax preparation services for the United Way of Greater Cincinnati. Mercer Global Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Justin Mccolaugh is a financial advisor with SPC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he also sells life insurance and long-term care insurance as an independent agent. 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 plan services, delivering strategies through discretionary and nondiscretionary arrangements tailored to client needs.

Chris Dibari is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2011. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available via an invitation-only pilot for employees with PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Estelle Zekoff is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2024. Prior to joining MAI, she worked at Madison Wealth Management and has experience in nonprofit work with the United Pet Fund. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services within client relationships.

Eva Purvis is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Allworth Financial, L.P. in Cincinnati, OH. Her prior roles include positions at Hanson McClain Advisors, Simply Money Advisors, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of financial advising, she works as an independent distributor for a makeup and skin care company during non-business hours. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management through a variety of model strategies and combines discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by technology solutions and multiple affiliated business lines.

Richard Jackson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has professional ties to NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co, as well as diverse work experience including teaching at Miami University. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Abby Aey is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Liberty Township, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Abby serves as Director of Operations at OI Medical Aesthetics, a medical spa in Dayton, Ohio. Fifth Third Securities 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, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts, supported by a platform featuring direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jeremy Ramsey is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Fidelity Brokerage Service. Outside of financial services, he was involved with Ramsey Custom Outfitters, LLC and Jrock Supplements over several years. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account Platform, covering strategies such as mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, tax overlays, and direct indexing.

Roger Ford is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017 and previously held roles at Madison Avenue Securities, GF Investment Services, and Global Financial Private Capital. Outside of his advisory work, Ford is the founder of Conservative Financial Solutions, a financial consulting and fixed insurance sales firm, and also founded Harrison Tax & Accounting. Additionally, he owns and operates a farming business. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, supporting its advisors with internal consulting and licensing programs.

Joseph Shults is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2002 to 2024 and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Joe Shults Photo LLC, a photography business. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active strategies, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a range of implementation tools and services.

Jaden Schlosser is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation. He has no prior industry experience before joining Mariner, where he has worked since 2025. His background includes employment at Cerity Partners and non-financial roles such as working at Mac & Joe's Bar and time spent at Miami University. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house research and third-party managers to implement customized discretionary portfolios and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Robert Siegmann is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Total Wealth Planning, LLC for 11 years before joining CWM and Carson Wealth in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm employs discretionary model portfolios managed by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement-plan services.

James Mills is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Brokerage Solutions LLC, and Western & Southern Financial Group. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers both traditional advisory services and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.