Matthew Held is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license, and has 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 17 years. He is also the owner of Clarity Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody/clearing services.

Jerome Evers is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family real estate company. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of managed account programs and portfolio management options via its Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Vicki Schapp is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. She has held various roles including trustee of a revocable trust and educator at the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Her background also includes administrative work and involvement with estate document services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Brian Bolan is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He previously founded and led Bolan Capital Management for 15 years and worked at Fidelity for one year. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 2026.

John Stagg is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. John has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has worked with New York Life and its affiliates since 1989. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the vast majority of its regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Spencer Ford is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at AE Wealth Management, LLC in West Chester, OH. He holds roles with several firms including Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and Harrison Tax & Accounting, and has been involved with Conservative Financial Solutions LLC since 2016 as Chief Operating Officer and Wealth Advisor. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an author, working on editing and potentially revising a current book or writing a new one. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of fundamental, technical, and cyclical strategies delivered through standardized models and platform services.

William Bruns is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at John D. Dovich & Associates, LLC for nine years before joining MAI Capital Management in 2019. Bruns is also associated with Eden Park Financial Partners, LLC, which holds keyman and business transition insurance. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers integrated financial planning and trust and insurance administration through affiliated entities.

Patrick Mullen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2021, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and previously at Kona Grill. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs, including mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct indexing, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Matthew Hager is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Ipsos Insights. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory services.

Dennis Brown is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Game Stop and Fifth Third Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Thomas Keller is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2003. Keller holds a partner role at Kehoe Financial Advisors, providing advisory and accounting services. He is also involved with the Donauschwaben Society, a community organization. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, and serves large institutional clients including sovereign wealth funds.

Jennifer Ferguson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs and investment strategies via the Passageway platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Thomas Faris is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Madeira, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. 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 wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kevin Hancock is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently entered the industry and began his financial services career in 2026. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked in various mortgage services roles from 2013 to 2026. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Robert Lemmons Jr. is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience currently affiliated with CWM, LLC. His prior experience includes 11 years at Total Wealth Planning, LLC, and a recent role at Carson Wealth. He holds a Series 63 registration and is based in Cincinnati, OH. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through over 600 advisors. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios supported by an in-house Investment Committee, combining fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.

Michael Raidt is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. His prior roles include positions at The Asset Advisory Group, Inc., Shepherd Insurance, and Assured Partners. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a variety of implementation options alongside financial and retirement planning services.

Stacy Naberhaus is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she owns SKW Financial LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and various program structures.

Todd Leary is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, Securian Financial, Foresters Financial, and Waddell & Reed. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. These programs use algorithm-driven risk assessments and invest in approved model strategies via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Timothy Bouman is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2007. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to guide investment in approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Dana Decknadel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with Pinnacle Financial Services, Legacy Shield, and AARP United Healthcare Medicare Plans, where she assists clients with Medicare supplement insurance and estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.