Joseph Peters is a financial advisor with Northwest Asset Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Northwest Asset Management in 2021, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, Peters is the owner of Brew Ventures, LLC, a coffee shop in Cincinnati. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm follows a fiduciary approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, offering services such as investment management, retirement planning, ERISA consulting, and tax preparation.

Lia Reece is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. Her prior experience includes a role at Basco Shower Doors before joining Johnson Investment Counsel. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolios for third-party platforms.

Andrew Mikovch is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC. He previously worked at US Bank for eight years and spent a year at BB&T Asset Management, Inc. Mikovch is based in Cincinnati, OH. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party manager programs tailored to individual goals.

Sonya Saskin is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. since 2018. Prior to her current role, she spent 13 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She is president of Sassy Business Management, Inc., a business based in Cincinnati, Ohio. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and a range of proprietary and third-party platforms to deliver its services.

Michael Kemer is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH, bringing three years of industry experience. He previously spent 20 years at Mainstreet Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent partner in a residential property group. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party resources within an integrated bank-affiliated structure.

William Nagy is a financial advisor with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 35 years of experience in the industry. His prior firms include CFD Investments, Inc., where he has worked since 2004, Creative Financial Designs, Inc., and USA Financial Securities LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance sales on a part-time basis. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and trusts, managing approximately $2.4 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers various advisory programs tailored to client objectives, emphasizing discretionary investment management supported by operational features like ongoing model monitoring and an automatic investment process.

Patrick Petsche is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Winking Lizard Inc., a restaurant and bar business in Ohio. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, trust, retirement plan, and institutional clients by providing asset and portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including internally managed models, third-party managers, and alternative securities, with a discretionary management approach tailored to client objectives.

Jennifer Gugliemotto is a financial advisor at Savvy in Cincinnati, OH, with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and The Huntington Investment Company. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and wealth planning solutions, using a primarily index-based, long-term approach combined with active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, supported by technology platforms and specialized sub-adviser strategies.

Brandon Zureick is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2011, aside from one year at Robert Baird & Co. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment process combining quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income approaches, and provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services among other offerings.

Brian Walker is a CFA® charterholder with seven years at Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management and five years of prior experience at PNC Wealth Management. He serves on the board of the CFA Society of Cincinnati and is a board member of the SPCA Fund, participating on its Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees. Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and a variety of institutional clients, providing discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and institutional fixed-income management. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation, relative-value analysis for fixed income, and utilizes mutual funds and ETFs, while also integrating services through the Focus Financial Partners network.

Michael Wyckoff is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2015. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed-income strategies, and it offers a broad range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio construction for third-party platforms.

Kimberly Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, trust, retirement plan, and institutional clients with asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management incorporating a variety of investment strategies, including alternative and private securities, and acts as a sub-adviser to private funds and separately managed accounts.

Jason Ramage is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TouchPoint Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Ramage is involved in several community and professional organizations, including serving as president of the Toast of the Town Toastmasters Club and treasurer of the Madisonville Business Chamber. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

Jay Weislogel is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Financial, LLC since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of financial advising, Weislogel has experience as an administrative assistant at Total Air Balance Co., Inc. Summit Financial, LLC is a 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 tailored to client preferences.

Kenneth Schlachter is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management LLC since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Bartlett & Co LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the advisory board for Corryville Catholic School, assisting with business matters and fundraising efforts. Bartlett & Co. Wealth Management LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and a variety of institutional clients, offering discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized institutional fixed-income management. The firm emphasizes diversified asset allocation and relative-value analysis, and it operates within the Focus Financial Partners network, providing access to affiliate services and third-party solutions.

Gerald Deatherage Jr. is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at CreativeOne Securities, Nest - National Employer Solutions Team, Cetera ADVISORS LLC, and Diversified Asset Management. He serves on the City Council of Fort Mitchell, KY, and holds board positions with the DCCH Center for Children and Families and the Kentucky Chapter of NABIP, engaging in local government and nonprofit leadership. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management and offering access to proprietary advisory platforms and third-party manager programs.

Tyler Hezlep is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Truepoint, Inc. and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several insurance firms. Tyler is based in Cincinnati, OH. Truepoint, Inc. serves individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients with tiered wealth management offerings, including Foundational Wealth Management, True Wealth Management, and a Family Office for multi-generational households. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach emphasizing diversified asset allocation, low-cost index funds, and disciplined rebalancing, supported by integrated tax and administrative services.

Donald Hughett is a financial advisor with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC for 21 years and is also registered as a representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Additionally, he is involved with Octavia Risk Management LLC in the implementation of insurance products. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm utilizes proprietary, customized portfolio models featuring low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments with a generally long-term investment approach that also accommodates rebalancing and tax strategies.

Brian Schlosser is a financial advisor with Founders Financial Securities LLC in Milford, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Founders Financial Securities since 2006 and previously operated Schlosser Financial from 2004 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in executive leadership coaching through Magis Wealth Capital and consults on viatical life settlements. Founders Financial Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both traditional and non-traditional delivery methods such as subscription-based retirement education and co-advised private wealth programs.

Eric Aponte is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Fifth Third Securities. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a combination of third-party investment programs and both discretionary and non-discretionary management.