Derrick Sweeney is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company, among others. He is also a partner at RS Advisors. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized investment strategies through various model allocations and manager relationships.

Ethan Potts is a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Plante Moran since 2023, having held roles within the broader Plante Moran organization prior to joining the financial advisory team. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual households, institutional clients, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm utilizes a multifaceted investment process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models.

Eric Seyboldt is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at CreativeOne Wealth (formerly ChangePath, LLC) since 2019 and previously operated Seyboldt Insurance Group from 2007 to 2019. Seyboldt is also involved as Managing Director at Novus Financial Group. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary and third-party model portfolios, incorporating modern portfolio theory and multiple analysis methods.

Richard Everhart is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Everhart Advisors since 1996 and previously worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation for five years. He is a co-author of "The 401(k) Owner's Manual" and is part owner of an entity that owns a private jet leased to Fly Exclusive. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, often serving as an ERISA fiduciary. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, utilizing model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, and offers additional services such as participant education, legacy coordination, and integrated tax and bookkeeping support.

James St.Pierre is a financial advisor at Everhart Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Everhart Advisors since 2016 and previously spent five years at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. He is also a licensed insurance agent in Ohio. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, individuals, trusts, and other entities, acting as an ERISA 3(21) or 3(38) fiduciary when specified. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy, offering portfolio management, financial planning, participant education, and coordinated tax and accounting services with affiliated CPAs.

Robert Fox is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with 46 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Boenning & Scattergood, Cartwright Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Fox serves as a director of Lancaster Colony Corporation and is president of the FOX Foundation, Inc., a charitable foundation. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing a variety of investment analysis methods and strategies tailored to client goals.

Matthew Bonito is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Inspire Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Bonito serves as the secretary of the Saveson Acres Homeowner's Association. Inspire Advisors, LLC manages approximately $1.33 billion in discretionary assets and serves individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, broker-dealers, and other advisers. The firm incorporates Biblically Responsible Investing using proprietary tools and employs a range of analytical methods to construct portfolios, often utilizing sub-advisors and proprietary ETFs.

Scott Armstrong is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Signator Investors, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He serves on the boards of the Phi Delta Theta Company and the Archie Griffin Scholarship Fund, both nonprofit organizations. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates a multi-team structure and delivers customized portfolio management and financial planning through a network of independent advisory affiliates using the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform.

Robert Mauk is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently advising at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Summerfield XV Civic Association in Pickerington, Ohio. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a broad range of investment solutions, including ESG models and tax-managed Direct Indexing.

Adam Schutter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Columbus, Ohio. He began his career in the financial industry in 2024 and has held positions at several firms, including Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Grimes Financial Group. Prior to his finance career, he has work experience in various roles during his time at The Ohio State University and earlier employment. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through third-party model portfolios. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations and risk tolerance rather than creating proprietary portfolios.

Christopher Johns is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Boenning & Scattergood, Cartwright Advisors LLC, and Sweeney Cartwright & Company. He serves on the board of Bexley Youth Lacrosse. Thurston Springer Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and retirement plans, employing a variety of investment strategies including both buy-and-hold and active models.

Matthew Kirby is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Hamilton Capital since 2015, currently serving as an advisor at the firm based in Columbus, OH. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management services 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 process to construct diversified portfolios, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

Nicholas Twining is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and National Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Hilton Head Asset Management Group, an investment advisory business. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing various advisory programs and proprietary asset allocation models.

Eric Thiemann is a financial advisor at Hamilton Capital in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Hamilton Capital since 2021 and prior experience at Citi Group and Ohio University. 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 and offers a range of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, customized fixed-income, and alternative investments.

Christopher Farmer is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Farmer is a licensed social worker providing individual and family therapy, counseling, coaching, and mental health assessments through the Center for Family Resolution. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and integrating retirement-plan consulting with advisory offerings.

Anthony Shockley is an investment advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. for 33 years and has been with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. since 2018. He is also involved in the sales and marketing of fixed annuities, securities, and insurance products through Signature Financial Group, LLC. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm serves clients through a network of independent advisory affiliates and utilizes the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management and advisory solutions.

Victoria Christy is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, based in Columbus, OH. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 13 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, Nationwide Investment Services, Voya Financial, and Ameriprise. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages assets primarily on a discretionary basis, employing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service offerings.

Jeffrey Loehnis is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ practitioner at Hamilton Capital with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Hamilton Capital Management, Inc. since 2001. Hamilton Capital provides wealth and investment management services 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 process to create diversified portfolios across various asset classes and offers management of pooled investment vehicles alongside co-advisory arrangements with other advisers.

Wendy Ciehanski is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Centricity Wealth Management, LLC for 12 years. Additionally, she is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term, low-cost investment approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by other asset types, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and tax-sensitive rebalancing.

Joel Cox is a financial advisor at Thurston Springer Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Boenning & Scattergood, Cartwright Advisors LLC, and Sweney Cartwright & Co. He also serves as a Spectrum Manager for the Air National Guard and is a trustee for the George E Geissbuhler Trust. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing a range of investment strategies that include both buy-and-hold and active models such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum.