Judd Beam Jr. is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years before joining Stratos and LPL Financial in 2023. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios with an emphasis on active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

Clayton Benton is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience and has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2009. 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 uses independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services governed by plan documents and participant risk profiles.

Kristopher Davis is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corp and Great American Insurance Group. He owns a rental property in Lutsen, MN, which he manages on a limited, non-investment basis. Nationwide Investment Advisors primarily serves retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs like ProAccount, leveraging independent financial experts to develop model portfolios implemented under discretionary arrangements. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets and focuses on a recordkeeper-driven, scale-oriented approach.

Matthew Ring is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC and has been affiliated with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Tailored Management since 2008. 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 partners with independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services governed by plan documents and participant risk profiles.

David Bazzel is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. He has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2009. Outside of his financial career, he is co-owner of Beach State of Mind and serves as president and board member of Westtown Church. 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 uses independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and manages a large retail participant base within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Martin Burch is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corp since 2012. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, including ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm uses independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large client base within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Ronald Leclair is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2001. Nationwide Investment Advisors specializes in providing 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 uses independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large client base through discretionary and non-discretionary services governed by plan documents and participant risk profiles.

Carrie Reynolds is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Columbus, OH. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Fifth Third Securities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs on the Passageway platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Lorraine Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Fidelity Investments and ICMA-RC. 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 employs a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model serving over 250,000 clients with a focus on fiduciary responsibilities and outsourced portfolio construction.

Christopher Nicola is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Columbus, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, all with Voya. Outside of his advisory role, Nicola is involved with The Verdi Group, an independent financial services business. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures. The firm emphasizes recommendation-based advice, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jim Montgomery is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Citizens Bank, Citizens Securities Inc., Mass Mutual Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Resources. He is also a Notary Public. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm employs a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model and works with independent financial experts to develop model portfolios that it implements under discretionary or non-discretionary arrangements.

Felipe Mora is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Jefferson National Securities Corporation, Jefferson National Financial Corp, Jefferson National, and Equian-Trover. Nationwide Investment Advisors primarily serves retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering managed-account solutions for ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm uses independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services governed by plan documents and participant risk profiles.

John Kendall is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Nationwide Investment Advisors since 2006, following his earlier tenure at Nationwide Investment Services beginning in 2000. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, including ERISA 401(k) plans and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm employs independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and serves a large retail participant base within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Sonia Brinkman is a financial advisor with Corient in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe and CIPW Service Company, with her current tenure at Corient spanning from 2022. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, trust, pension, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party solutions and employs risk management tools and alternative investment options where appropriate.

Shane Hostetler is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Young Wealth Management, KeyBank, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Hostetler Personal Fitness LLC, where he designs exercise routines and leads workout sessions. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, offering discretionary investment management primarily via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts.

Douglas Ewing is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Transamerica Capital Inc. from 2012 to 2019. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) plans. The firm partners with independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and manages a large retail participant base within a family of affiliated financial companies that support custody, recordkeeping, and product services.

Daniel Riegner is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services, National Life Group, and Premiere Financial Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Warren County Career Center Education Foundation and is president of the Southern Warren County Chamber. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and manages a substantial amount of both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Thomas Erwin is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include nine years at GWFS Equities Inc. and brief periods at Nationwide Investment Services Corp. and unemployment in 2025. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services mainly to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, and Smart Alliance. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in discretionary ProAccount assets and operates a scale-oriented model focused on recordkeeper-driven solutions and outsourced portfolio construction.

Chun Hao Chen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Nova Choice LLC and TrueStone Realty, Inc., among other business activities outside the financial advisory field. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ronald Wyant Jr. is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2016. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs like ProAccount, My Investment Planner, and Smart Alliance, managing approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets. The firm uses independent financial experts to develop investment models and serves a large client base through a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven approach focused on plan participants and sponsors.