Shon Anderson is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Anderson Financial Strategies, LLC since 2012 and previously worked at United Planners Financial Services of America and Kier Educational Resources. Anderson serves as president of the CFA Society Dayton and has been an adjunct professor at Wright State University since 2009. Anderson Financial Strategies is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an active, tailored asset management approach combining fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory, managing approximately $348 million in assets across a five-advisor team.

Elizabeth Kussman is a financial advisor with M.K. Brown Wealth Advisory in Oakwood, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services and M.K. Brown Wealth Advisory since 2005. Kussman is also the president of a support company affiliated with the firm. M.K. Brown Wealth Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $164 million across about 157 client relationships, emphasizing discretionary portfolio management and asset allocation using third-party model portfolios and outside money managers.

Allison Szkody is a CFP® professional at Gudorf Financial Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gudorf Financial Group in 2026, she worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors for five years and at Fifth Third Bank for six years. She also consults on financial matters for a law firm and is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Gudorf Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $121 million across about 100 client relationships, focusing on larger accounts and utilizing a disciplined investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Vidalia Cornwall is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Tessara Wealth in Dayton, OH, and previously held roles at Ballast Point Financial Planning and Northwestern Mutual. Tessara Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management with services that include tax planning and preparation. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using low-cost index funds and ETFs, often managing accounts non-discretionarily through Betterment, and offers educational seminars and a focus on serving high-achieving women.

Andrew Kerr is a financial advisor at Kerr Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held leadership roles in several businesses, including Kerr Insurance Brokers, Inc. and Kerr Retirement Services, LLC. Outside of financial services, he is also involved in viticulture and winemaking as an owner of Dorval Estate Winery. Kerr Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, business owners, corporations, and charitable organizations, including retirement plan services. The firm manages discretionary accounts using a combination of passive and active strategies and offers consulting for employer-sponsored pension and benefit plans.

Diane Rose is a financial advisor at James Investment Research Inc with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at James Investment Research since 1994, alongside a concurrent role at ALPS Distributors, Inc. since 2011. James Investment Research serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and investment companies. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and acts as adviser to an affiliated family of mutual funds while managing model portfolios for wrap and unified managed account programs.

Brian Shepardson is a CFA® and CIC credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at James Investment Research, Inc. since 2014 and previously was with Alps Distributors, Inc. for 11 years. James Investment Research, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and investment-company clients. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages portfolios through an investment committee while offering specialized strategies such as direct indexing and model portfolio management.

Aaron Cramer is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently serving at Jessup Wealth Management in Dayton, OH. He has worked at Jessup Wealth Management since 2018, including a period when the firm was affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his financial advisory role, he is also a musician. Jessup Wealth Management advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a flexible, style-agnostic investment approach overseen by an investment committee and the Chief Investment Officer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting services.

John Mc Grath is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Jessup Wealth Management in Dayton, OH. Prior to joining Jessup Wealth Management, his work background includes roles at New Albany Country Club and Franciscan University of Steubenville. Jessup Wealth Management advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a flexible, style-agnostic investment approach across various asset classes and utilizes a firm investment committee with final trading authority held by the Chief Investment Officer.

Nicholas Whitaker is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Jessup Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Jessup Wealth Management since 2021, following prior roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, IHS Markit, and Ipreo. Jessup Wealth Management serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a flexible, style-agnostic investment approach overseen by a dedicated investment committee.

Lesley Ott is a financial advisor with James Investment Research Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ultimus Fund Solutions, ALPS Distributors, and James Capital Alliance. She serves as a board member and investment committee member for the Dayton Children’s Hospital Foundation. James Investment Research, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and investment-company clients. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages affiliated mutual funds as well as model portfolios for wrap fee programs.

Mark McEvily is a financial advisor at Jessup Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and its predecessor from 2016 to 2023. He serves as a board member and secretary of the Dayton Country Club. Jessup Wealth Management advises individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets across about 400 clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting with a style-agnostic investment approach guided by a committee and the Chief Investment Officer.

Benjamin Mathile is a financial advisor at Jessup Wealth Management in Dayton, OH, with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at ABF Freight and the University of Dayton. Jessup Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting, using a flexible, style-agnostic investment approach guided by a committee and primarily managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Gavan Griesmeyer is a financial advisor with WEALTH MANAGEMENT Group, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining WEALTH MANAGEMENT Group, he worked at Key Bank for six years. WEALTH MANAGEMENT Group serves individuals, including high net worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and investment research, utilizing multiple investment strategies and providing access to a broad range of investment vehicles.

David Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at James Investment Research Inc with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at James Investment Research since 2022 and ALPS Distributors since 2017. James Investment Research serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and investment-company clients. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and specialized strategies such as direct indexing.

Michael Griesmeyer is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience and has been with Wealth Management Group, Inc. since 1991. He is based in Tipp City, Ohio, and holds the Series 63 license. Wealth Management Group, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and charities. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and investment research, utilizing multiple investment strategies and a broad range of investment vehicles.

Taylor Ledbetter is a financial advisor at Jessup Wealth Management in Dayton, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Jessup Wealth Management since 2020, including a period at Commonwealth Financial Network. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at Wright State University and Sinclair Community College. Jessup Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a flexible, style-agnostic investment approach guided by an investment committee and overseen by a Chief Investment Officer.

Matthew Jessup is a financial advisor at Jessup Wealth Management in Dayton, Ohio, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Jessup Wealth Management since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Dayton Rotary Foundation. Jessup Wealth Management advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, managing approximately $360 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a flexible, style-agnostic investment approach across various asset classes and provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting services.

Ryan Post is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at James Investment Research Inc with 14 years of industry experience. He worked for 15 years at James Capital Alliance, Inc. before joining his current firm. James Investment Research, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process overseen by a committee and manages its own mutual fund family alongside other advisory and tax-related services.

Richard Culpepper is a financial advisor with James Investment Research, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at James Investment Research since 1995 and has been associated with ALPS Distributors, Inc. since 2011. James Investment Research, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and investment-company clients. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages portfolios through an investment committee, also acting as adviser to an affiliated family of mutual funds.