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 65 and Series 63 licenses. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience at Plante Moran as well as positions at Hartzell Air Movement and Airstream. Potts graduated from Miami University (OH) in 2024. 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 employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a proprietary equity market valuation model in its investment approach.

Richard Everhart is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Everhart Advisors since 1996 and previously worked five years at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation. 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 retirement plan advisory and consulting services, as well as wealth management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach, tailoring portfolios with a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, annuities, and alternatives, while integrating tax and accounting services through affiliated CPAs.

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 was with Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation from 2014 to 2019. He is a licensed insurance agent in the state of Ohio. Everhart Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan sponsors as well as wealth management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and other entities. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment philosophy, offers in-house tax and bookkeeping services, and tailors portfolios through model allocations to third-party managers and sub-advisers.

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 worked at firms including Boenning & Scattergood, Cartwright Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Fox serves as a director of Lancaster Colony Corporation and is president of the FOX Foundation, Inc. Thurston Springer Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, foundations, estates, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including both buy-and-hold and active models such as Tactical Momentum and Earnings Momentum.

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. He is currently with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Chornyak & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a local homeowners' association. Apollon Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm combines centrally managed investment models with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and sub-advisory roles.

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 with Thurston Springer Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Boenning & Scattergood, Cartwright Advisors LLC, and Sweeney Cartwright & Company. He serves on the board of Bexley Youth Lacrosse. Thurston Springer Advisors provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, foundations, estates, and retirement plans, offering a range of discretionary and consultative services supported by diverse investment analysis and strategies.

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 advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Signator Investors, Inc. and OSAIC Wealth, Inc., along with his current role at Signature Equity Partners since 2023. He also conducts investment and insurance business under Signature Financial Group, LLC. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates a multi-team structure with 34 advisors and utilizes the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager selection.

Victoria Christy is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including SagePoint Financial, Nationwide Investment Services Corp, and Voya Financial Partners. Victoria is also associated with Keller William Consultants, LLC. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations and utilizes third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

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 16 years of industry experience. He holds the 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, corporations, foundations, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis to support both buy-and-hold and active strategies.

John Click is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Summit Financial, LLC and has a long tenure at Meeder Asset Management, Inc., where he serves as Senior Vice President and shareholder. Outside of his advisory roles, he holds executive responsibilities at Meeder Investment Management, Inc. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to provide customized solutions.