Nicole Lanning is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Anderson Financial Strategies, LLC, where she has worked since 2024. Prior to this, she was employed at Pentegra and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an office manager at Stratton Mortgage, a mortgage brokerage. 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 using fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory and offers a range of fiduciary and retirement plan consulting services.

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 40 years of industry experience and has been with Wealth Management Group since 1991. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Tipp City, Ohio. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent selling life, health, long-term care, and disability insurance, as well as fixed annuities. Wealth Management Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and institutional clients such as corporate pension plans and foundations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement plan consulting, and a mutual fund allocation program, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies tailored to client objectives.

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 financial advisor at James Investment Research Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with James Capital Alliance, Inc. since 2006. 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 combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages portfolios through discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolio management, and specialized strategies such as direct indexing.

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.

Shehara Wooten is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equita Financial Network, Inc. She has been involved with Your Story Financial, LLC and its affiliated entities since 2016. Wooten is also the owner of Your Story Financial Academy, LLC, where she focuses on financial empowerment and education through workshops and online courses. Equita Financial Network, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a market efficiency and strategic asset allocation approach, supporting advisors through a network model and offering paraplanning and ongoing consulting services.

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.

Rusty Miller is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bcj Capital Management and Horter Investment Management, LLC. Miller is also the owner of American Liberty Financial Network, where he is involved in insurance sales. Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $176 million in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a team-based approach that utilizes several sub-advisers.

Trent Dysert is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with James Investment Research, Inc. since 2014 and has worked at ALPS Distributors, Inc. since 2011. 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 that integrates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages portfolios through a committee-reviewed approach with specialized strategies such as direct indexing.

Annette Quinter is a financial advisor with James Investment Research Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at James Investment Research since 2005 and at Alps Distributors, Inc. since 2011. James Investment Research, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and investment companies. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and manages specialized strategies such as direct indexing, while also advising affiliated mutual funds and serving as a model manager in wrap fee programs.

Craig Sutherland is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Dayton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. He is also associated with MGO One Seven dba Feldmeyer Financial Group. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and utilizes third-party managers and platforms to implement strategies.

Andrew Blumenstock is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Root Financial Partners, joining the firm in 2026 after two years at Peak Retirement Planning, Inc. Prior to his financial advisory career, he served ten years in the United States Air Force. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Brent Jackson is a financial advisor at G. A. Repple & Company with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with G. A. Repple & Company since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Harvest Financial, where he acts as an insurance agent specializing in the sale of insurance and Medicare health plans. G. A. Repple & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including retail individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs various analytical approaches to portfolio construction and offers a range of programs including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and Biblically-Responsible Investing models.

Michael Groomes is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently serves at Altitude Capital Management LLC and has prior experience with New York Life Insurance Co., Prudential Insurance Company of America, and various other firms. Groomes is also involved in insurance sales through his role as agent and owner at MLG Financial Services Ltd. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, focusing on tailored portfolio management and consulting with no account minimums. The firm employs an individualized investment approach based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Justin Cress is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Troy, Ohio, holding 23 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and StoneX Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Cress serves on his local school board and is involved in several business ventures, including leadership positions in insurance sales and various local service businesses. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, implementing strategies through advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers.

Shawn Hicks is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at AE Wealth Management, Gradient Advisors, and Heritage Financial Resources. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell various insurance products. Signal Advisors Wealth provides investment management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, family, and business clients. The firm uses a top-down, macro-environmental investment approach with tactical asset allocation and sector rotation, offering discretionary model portfolios and third-party manager strategies.

David Levorchick is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Spire Investment Partners since 2020 and E.K. Riley Investments, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Levorchick serves as a board member and volunteer minister at a local church, where he oversees accounts and staff and leads Bible studies. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, utilizing a broad mix of strategies including passive, active, and hybrid tax-aware allocations. The firm offers financial planning, manager-of-managers programs, and access to model portfolios with proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.

James Cook is a financial advisor at Beacon Capital Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Beacon Capital Management since 1999 and The Tavenner Company since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of conventional life and annuity products. Beacon Capital Management provides model portfolio management and direct discretionary portfolio management to advisory platforms and retail advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes data-driven tactical allocation strategies primarily executed through ETFs and mutual funds.