Richard Ohde is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corp, Nationwide Securities, LLC, Chase Investment Services Corp., UBS Financial Services, and Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, Smart Alliance, and the Advice Program. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets and relies on independent financial experts for portfolio construction while serving a large client base through a recordkeeper-driven model.

Brenda Anderson is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Nationwide Investment Advisors since 2006 and has worked with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2000. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets under discretionary management as of December 31, 2025. The firm serves a large client base through a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model, focusing exclusively on retirement plans rather than high-net-worth or corporate clients.

James Smerke is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Corient in Columbus, OH, where he has been since 2026. Prior to joining Corient, he worked at Wellspring Family Office for six years and Plante Moran Financial Advisors for three years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investments as appropriate.

Sean Hannigan is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Columbus, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2015. 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 programs combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Donald Mckell is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. His career includes nine years at Lincoln Investment and previous roles at Legend Equities Corporation and Horizon Telecom. Outside of advising, he is a partial owner of Mckell Farm LLC, a real estate holding entity established with his siblings. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management with model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and operates with a fiduciary standard for ERISA-related advice.

Joseph Cain is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2011. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, Smart Alliance, and the Advice Program. The firm serves a large client base using a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model and relies on independent financial experts for portfolio construction and investment recommendations.

Rachel Bolen is a CFP® and ChFC® with three years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Breed's Hill Wealth Management. Outside of finance, she has experience in education and martial arts instruction. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs like ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm manages over $16 billion in discretionary assets and serves a large client base through a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model that emphasizes outsourced portfolio construction and automated enrollment.

Nicholas Karsatos is a CFP® professional at Corient with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Corient, he worked at Clarus R&D and The Ohio State University. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and uses risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Anne Dimon is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. based in Columbus, Ohio, with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously employed at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2014 to 2016. She holds a Series 63 designation and is also a notary. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions. Its advisor-driven model emphasizes independent advisory relationships with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using an open-architecture platform incorporating multiple third-party managers.

Bobbi Langan is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AGIA, VALIC Financial Advisor, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and USAA Financial Advisors. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm employs independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and manages a large client base within a family of affiliated financial companies.

James Lindeboom is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Nationwide Securities, LLC since 2009 and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 1997. He serves as a board member of the Windgate Square Condo Association in Columbus, OH. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm employs independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves approximately 270,000 retail participant accounts through a family of affiliated financial companies.

Dene Sanfillipo is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, and his own firms, Sanfillipo Financial and Residently Speaking. He serves on the sponsorship committee of SAMS FANS, assisting with fundraising efforts for the event A THREAD of Hope. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Claude Gregory is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience and has worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corp since 2017. Gregory is also involved outside of finance as a principal at Interior Facilities Design, LLC. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm employs independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and serves a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Michael Caligiuri De Jesus is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and has previously worked at Hamilton Capital Management Inc. and operated Caligiuri Financial, where he also provides tax preparation services during tax season. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients—offering customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and includes discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Benjamin Levy is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corp, h2 Insights, UPS, and Walgreens. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in assets through programs like ProAccount. The firm employs independent financial experts for portfolio development and serves a large client base via a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model focused on automated enrollment and plan participant services.

Douglas Meyers is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has longstanding roles with Central Ohio Financial Management Group LLC and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Meyers is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, while operating multiple program platforms that incorporate third-party technology and management.

Mahesh Bhupalam is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Medico Corp, Registered Social Security Analysts, Net Law Group Inc., World System Builders, and World Financial Group. He is involved in activities related to insurance sales and social security claiming strategies. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers for portfolio implementation and operates a large advisor network with approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Brenda De Vecchio is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corp, Ameriprise Financial/Structure Financial Group, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Nationwide Investment Advisors primarily serves retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering managed-account solutions and fiduciary services focused on ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm utilizes independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and operates within a family of affiliated financial companies that provide custody and recordkeeping services.

William Kelly is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, MML Distributors, LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Voya Financial. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC specializes in providing investment advisory services to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm uses independent financial experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large client base with a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven approach.

Anthony Cefalu is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Nationwide entities since 2007, including Nationwide Investment Services Corp and Nationwide Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed at Morton Barber Learning School and is the author of two books published in 2006. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in discretionary ProAccount assets as of year-end 2025. The firm employs a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model, serving over 250,000 clients with roughly 398 advisers and relying on independent financial experts for portfolio construction and advisory support.