Steven Manuel is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Outpost Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, where he has worked since 2018. He has six years of industry experience and is also the creative director and owner of Viva Bella Events, a corporate event planning business he has been involved with since 2009. Prior to his advisory role, he was associated with Crossroads Community Church for 12 years. Outpost Advisors serves individual clients and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning packages and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes passive, asset-allocation-based investment strategies complemented by fundamental analysis and model portfolios, alongside a planning process that includes educational seminars and a proprietary “Purpose Process.”

Michael Weber is a financial advisor with Research & Portfolio Management in Crescent Springs, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Equity Investment Corp from 2013 to 2019 and has been with Research & Portfolio Management since 2011. Research & Portfolio Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a mix of long- and short-term strategies.

Darren Wurz is a Certified Financial Planner® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Wurz Financial Services, LLC and has held roles at Schmerge Executive Planning Services, Prosperity Wealth Management, and Fortune Financial Services. Wurz Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and business consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm offers specialized business planning services for law firm owners and employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches in managing accounts.

Garrett Wayne is a financial advisor at Wayne Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at The Randolph Company and the University of Cincinnati. Wayne Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes equity and ETF allocations combined with multiple analytic methods and maintains a boutique practice model serving a concentrated client roster.

Ryan Hoskins is a financial advisor at Benchmark Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for 17 years and was self-employed for two years. Outside of advising, he is involved in the ownership of a restaurant group in Carmel, IN. Benchmark Wealth Management is a four-advisor team that provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial, estate, and retirement planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses customized model portfolios that integrate long-term strategic allocations with quantitative strategies and offers specialized risk management techniques, including option-based approaches.

George Sparks Jr. is a financial advisor with Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management, he worked for Biechele Royce Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he has a minority ownership interest in an adult daycare center. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management provides personalized investment advisory services and retirement plan management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a formal Discovery process to assess clients’ financial profiles and typically uses third-party sub-advisers to implement investment strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Peter Barrett is a financial advisor at Investment Analytics, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Somerset Residences LLC. He is also Vice President of Barrett Family Investments, LLC in Cincinnati, Ohio. Investment Analytics, LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a blend of cyclical and technical analysis, fundamental research, and modern portfolio theory. The firm employs equity-focused strategies alongside other asset classes and offers both discretionary management and discrete consulting services.

Keith Kohout is a financial advisor at Vaultis Private Wealth Ltd with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2014. Outside of finance, he owns Hangar 26, LLC, which manages and operates aircraft, and serves as a board member of the Beech Heritage Museum. Vaultis Private Wealth provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $45.3 million in discretionary assets and typically tailors portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, employing a range of analytical approaches and third-party custodians such as Fidelity/NFS and Charles Schwab.

Ryan Lauer is a financial advisor at Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management, he worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for seven years. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management provides personalized investment advisory services, retirement plan management, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured Discovery process and works with third-party Sub-Advisers to tailor portfolio strategies, managing approximately $102.8 million in assets across 166 clients.

Andrew Bertke is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is a partner at Barnes Dennig, a CPA firm, where he works in a non-investment capacity. Bertke has been with Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management since 2024 and previously worked at Biechele Royce Advisors. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management offers personalized investment advisory, retirement plan management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a formal Discovery process to assess clients’ financial situations, typically using third-party sub-advisers to implement investment strategies, and provides ongoing portfolio supervision and coordination with clients’ other advisors.

Luann Driscoll is a financial advisor at Research & Portfolio Management with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Equity Investment Corp and Mcw Financial, Inc., the latter operating as Research & Portfolio Management. Research & Portfolio Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes Raymond James Asset Management Services for separately managed accounts.

Luke Fleming is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at ARG Private Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Lifetime Financial Growth and Trinity Wealth Management LLC. ARG Private Wealth provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies across conservative to aggressive risk profiles, including discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting.

Mackey McNeill is a financial advisor with The Prosperity People in Bellevue, Kentucky, holding the PFS™ designation and a Series 65 license. He has 23 years of industry experience and has been managing an accounting practice as the managing partner of Mackey Advisors, CPAs since 2003. McNeill has worked with The Advisory Team, LLC for his entire advisory career. The Prosperity People provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages roughly $130 million in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using model asset-allocation strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Christian Matix is a financial advisor with Investment Analytics, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has five years of industry experience, having worked at Investment Analytics since 2021. Prior to this, he held positions at Somerset Residences and Winsupply, Inc. outside the financial sector. Investment Analytics, LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies, including cyclical and technical analysis, fundamental research, and modern portfolio theory, with a portfolio focus on equities as well as other asset classes.

Maxwell Rossi is a financial advisor at Argentarii, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. Argentarii serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, family office services, and access to alternative investments. The firm uses model portfolios, third-party SMA managers, and custodial platforms, and it is involved in managing private placements and pooled investment vehicles.

Brandon Hutchison is a financial advisor at Argentarii, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a business advisor and member of the board of advisors for Essential Provisions, LLC, a food manufacturing company. Argentarii serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, family office services, and access to alternative investments. The firm is involved in managing private placements and operates a private capital arm while utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers for client strategies.

Vasilios Zois is a financial advisor at Meritum Wealth Management LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been involved with multiple firms including Meritum Tax Advisors LLC, The Zois Group LLC, and IAMS Wealth Management, LLC. Zois is also the owner of The Zois Group LLC, an independent insurance agency that offers life, health, and annuity products. Meritum Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension/401(k) consulting to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a blend of quantitative and qualitative investment methods across long-term and short-term strategies, including options trading, and also operates a tax preparation and insurance business alongside its advisory services.

Lee Bower is a financial advisor at Investment Analytics, LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio Region and Clinical Health Network for Transformation. He currently serves as CFO for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, where he oversees accounting and financial management. Investment Analytics, LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of strategies including long-term investing, margin, and options, with portfolios that are primarily equity-focused but may also include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Taylor Palmer is a financial advisor at Argentarii, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for six years. Palmer has also held positions outside finance, including roles at Lululemon and Health Carousel. Argentarii serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, family office services, and access to alternative investments through model portfolios, third-party SMA managers, and private placement offerings.

Ryan Murray is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Argentarii, LLC and ARG Private Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Argentarii serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management, family office services, and access to separately managed accounts and alternative investments. The firm is involved in advising and managing private placements and often uses model portfolios, third-party SMA managers, and custodial platforms to implement client strategies.