David Speer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2006. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Rob Gerdes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2014, WealthWave since 2016, Net Law Group Inc. since 2022, and Turo since 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved as a host for Turo and provides estate planning services through Net Law Group Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers investment advisory and brokerage services primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers, operating an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Benjamin Lipp is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at KeyBank and related entities. Outside of finance, he has worked as an Uber driver since 2017. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and are closely tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Bennett Baker is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2004. Fifth Third Securities provides 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 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 with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Adam Wagers is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Kroger, and Hamilton City Schools. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a municipal-advisor registration.

James Riley is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in West Chester, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Riley owns a residential remodeling business, Riley Home Improvements LLC. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships across its platform.

Susan Weber is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2011 and at Fifth Third Bank since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in consumer research as a product reviewer and is involved in construction consulting. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and 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.

William Muething is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Cincinnati, OH. He has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bohmer Kilcoyne Wealth Management, LPL Financial LLC, and Aspiriant LLC. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach combining passive and active managers, overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Bradley Meeks is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2024 and was previously with Madison Wealth Management from 2016 to 2024. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a range of strategies across equity, fixed income, and private investments and offers trust and insurance administrative services.

Nicholas Elias is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, where he has worked since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses in addition to his CFP® designation. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Gage Smith is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2020, he worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2017 and previously at Best Buy from 2013 to 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with affiliation to Fifth Third Bank and offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models and a unified platform that features direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

William Bruns is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at John D. Dovich & Associates, LLC and FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a customized investment approach across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Timothy Clarke is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Clarke teaches and performs traditional Irish music at the Riley School of Irish Music. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinct combination of municipal-advisor registration and bank affiliation.

Angel Tepe is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2019, he worked at Navian Capital Securities, LLC and InSource, Inc. The firm serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and brokerage services through programs that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, SMA strategies, and tax-overlay services. Fifth Third Securities operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a broad advisor network.

Todd Kowalski is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously worked at LCNB National Bank, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning-led investment approach focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Donna Ellis is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advisory, currently with Creative Planning since 2021. Prior to that, she spent 24 years at Berno Financial Management, Inc. based in Montgomery, OH. Creative Planning offers comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure managing approximately $217 billion in client assets.

Nicholas Kaminsky is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes nine years at 5/3 Securities and one year with Springboro Community Schools. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to multiple investment programs through the Passageway Managed Account Platform, utilizing a range of strategies such as mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, tax overlays, and direct indexing.

Lora Hampton is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016, also working with Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and direct indexing, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Wesley Botto is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2017 and previously at MCF Advisors LLC. Wesley is also the owner of Botto Wealth Management, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice management.

Ross Hambleton is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch for three years and has experience in other roles including at Miami University and Brick Street Bar & Grille. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating under a Private Advisor model with an integrated investment platform that includes both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.