Alan Runkel is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of advising, he participates in bowling tournaments for prize money. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides various managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and access to third-party managers and TAMPs, operating under a fiduciary-based advisory model.

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.

Kevin Walsh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Niehaus Financial Services, LLC, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation through Niehaus Tax Services, LLC. 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 support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while operating as a platform and back-office provider.

Mark Schibi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Schibi is based in Milford, Ohio. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management to support asset allocation and retirement planning.

Madison Krummen is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC, having held prior roles at Total Wealth Planning, LLC, BCR Wealth Strategies, LLC, and Fidelity Investments. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through more than 650 advisors across partner offices. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to construct model portfolios and providing tailored solutions such as custom indexing and access to alternative investments.

Patrick Walsh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at multiple firms, including The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, Oxford Financial Partners, Osaic FA, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to private and registered pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds through an enhanced open architecture framework.

Kevin Copley is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2014. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and TD Ameritrade. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Thomas Robinett is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and previously worked with Ameritas Investment Corp. and Tap Insurance Agency, Inc., where he also manages fixed insurance product sales as an independent insurance agent. Ameritas Advisory Services provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering a range of asset management and financial planning solutions across multiple program platforms.

William Brems is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 36 years of experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2003. He is based in Cleves, Ohio, and holds a Series 63 license. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines multiple discretionary managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration and integrated corporate structure.

Brian George is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Loveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. 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, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Brian Burger is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2009 and has worked with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1999. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a notable focus on relationships with institutional plan sponsors.

Jay Finke is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 32 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Finkeland Farm, a hay and tree farm in Guilford, Indiana. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a comprehensive support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, utilizing both internally managed portfolios and external subadvisers.

Jonathan Andre is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC, joining both firms in 2025. His prior experience includes 11 years at Total Wealth Planning, LLC, and four years with Financial Management Group Inc. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with more than 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, using an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios while providing tailored solutions and integrating custodial and technology relationships.

Logan Bloom is an advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and based in Cincinnati, OH. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and related affiliates since 2022 and has a background that includes roles at Schoening Technology Group and the University of Toledo. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Laura Tenley is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Montgomery, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers the Passageway Managed Account Program, providing multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers to meet various client investment needs.

Susan Hacker is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2004. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including 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 with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

Lucy Weigel is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2023 and Fifth Third Bank since 2013. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides various program types through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, allowing clients to select investment strategies based on their risk profiles.

Samantha Gabbard is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2026, she worked with FFR Wealth Team and CWM, LLC. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and educational resources. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to offer customized investment strategies across various asset classes and specialized portfolios.

Christopher Parnitzke is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fifth Third Bank from 2007 through 2023. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types and third-party managers. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages multiple affiliated entities while providing access to a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory services.

Rita Cornett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and its parent company, Fifth Third, since 2010. 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.