Karla Knox is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She is co-owner of Spinderella 360 Experience LLC, a business providing 360 photo booth services for events. Knox also serves as Senior Manager of Asset Management at the Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority, overseeing operations of 2,700 public housing units. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Matthew Larmann is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of experience, currently practicing at Kestra Advisory. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has operated Larmann Financial Corporation, through which he provides investment advisory and insurance services, since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member for a condominium association and acts as trustee for two life insurance trusts. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutions, and individuals. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving a broad spectrum of clients including very large institutional investors.

Loren Baldwin is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes roles at the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, Midwest Collector LTD, and an ongoing career in the U.S. Army since 2005. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, with both proprietary and third-party investment solutions, and manages substantial discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and PNC Bank. Before entering finance, he worked for seven years at Red Lobster. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based investment programs, including a digital discretionary model account available through an employee-only pilot that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs.

Trevon Loeser is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Lendmark Financial Services and Adp, and is involved in brand promotion activities as a Brand Ambassador for Bee Scene Agency and TEAM. Additionally, he provides estate planning assistance through NetLaw. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver its advisory services across a broad client base.

William Lyon is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Cincinnati, OH, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has been associated with New York Life and its affiliates since 1986. Lyon also operates The Lyon Group, LLC, and serves as a minister at Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church and LyonShare Ministries. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

James Albrecht Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Albrecht is a 50% owner and officer of Campbell Pension Services, which provides third-party administrative and consulting services for defined contribution retirement plans. Independent Financial Group offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Its approach includes financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using firm and third-party models, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive exposures across various risk profiles.

Matthew Hood is a financial advisor with SPC in Batavia, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2018 and previously held positions at Parkland Securities LLC, Interactive Financial Advisors, Brooklight Place Securities, Inc., and Rodenberg Insurance. Hood is also an independently licensed insurance agent operating Mueller Financial, which offers life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary investment options tailored to client needs.

Joshua Polkow is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, The Lyon Group, and Oxford Financial Group. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across various program types, including retirement plan consulting and variable annuity solutions, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Warren Perez is an advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2025, he worked at Fifth Third since 2021 and has previous experience in sales and rental businesses. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, including mutual fund, ETF, and separately managed account strategies.

Samuel Schroder is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities, as well as prior positions in service and education sectors. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of portfolio management programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, supporting clients with diverse investment strategies and risk profiles.

Melody Herald is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and various other organizations across different sectors. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kaelan Petersen is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Amelia, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and having 8 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015. 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 other institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

George Koumoutsos is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1978. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and manages Backbeat Entertainment, providing business management services for musicians and performing with a local music group. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage alongside investment advice.

Diego Vallota is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of experience in the industry. His prior firms include Dean Dorton Wealth Management LLC, Avantax Advisory Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven, open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Robert Nienaber III is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and also operates The Lyon Group, LLC, where he brokers non-registered insurance products and New York Life offerings. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Teresa Graner is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1985. In addition to her advisory role, Graner owns and operates a multi-line insurance brokerage, specializing in life and long-term care insurance as well as investment-related products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services and employs third-party asset manager relationships to provide tailored investment strategies.

Michael Steffen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Rebecca Milord is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also affiliated with Wealthwave and her own business, Gr Milord, Inc. Milord is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products through companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms to deliver its services.

Lisa Baker is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and with Fifth Third since 2015. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as corporations and trusts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to multiple managed account programs through the Passageway platform and supports a variety of investment strategies including mutual fund, ETF, SMA, tax-overlay, and direct indexing options.