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.

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.

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.

Deanna Sisk is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corp, Edward Jones, and the State of California. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an author based in Fresno, CA. 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 a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Michael Savage is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience, all with the same firm. He has no publicly noted prior firms and has an ownership interest in a non-securities rental property business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and providing options that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and tax-overlay strategies.

Aaron Schwartz is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. He has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Schwartz operates as a sole proprietor notary through Flexible Notary Services in Weston, Florida. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, including ERISA 401(k) and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm employs independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and serves a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Steven Truitt is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1983. 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 a municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing a range of discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Roberto Lopez is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Cbiz, Financial Engines Advisors, Sage Point Financial, Charles Schwab, The Vanguard Group, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, Lopez is involved in coaching soccer at multiple educational institutions in Arizona, including serving as Head Coach at Glendale Community College. Nationwide Investment Advisors primarily serves retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering managed-account solutions and investment advice focused on ERISA 401(k) and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm leverages independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and operates within a family of affiliated financial companies that provide custody, recordkeeping, and product services.

Lynn Robinette is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Nationwide Investment Advisors since 2006 and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2004. 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 utilizes independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and serves a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Eric Shisler is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2022, following a decade at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe. Shisler holds a Series 63 license and is based in Columbus, Ohio. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and incorporates risk management tools and alternative investments when appropriate.

Ana Aguirre is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience and has worked at Nationwide Investment Services since 2006. 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 utilizes independent fiduciary experts for portfolio construction and manages a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Michael Bobell is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer pastor, leading worship services and delivering sermons for local churches. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm relies on independent financial experts for portfolio construction and serves a large client base through a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model.

Foard Womack is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Nationwide Investment Services and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company over a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Higgins-Langham Foundation and works as a substitute teacher in the Phoenix, AZ area. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets. The firm uses a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model with outsourced portfolio construction and focuses exclusively on the retirement plan market.

Kent Morris is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC since 2014. He has a long tenure with Gwfs Equities Inc/Great West Life & Ann Insurance Co, spanning over 40 years. 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 uses independent financial experts to develop model portfolios and serves over 250,000 clients with a focus on a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven approach.

Stephen La Barre is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of America Financial Group, Huntington National Bank, and New York Life. Outside of finance, he works as a bartender at a private bourbon and cocktail club. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed and non-discretionary investment advice supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary portfolio oversight and model allocations.

Jesse Knudson is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Nationwide-affiliated firms since 2012 and has held roles at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in 2014. 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 operates a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model and relies on independent financial experts for portfolio construction and investment lineups.

Grace O’mara is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. She has held roles at several firms including JPMorgan Chase and Securities America, Inc. during her career. 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 serves over 250,000 clients with a model relying on independent financial experts and automated enrollment.

Isaiah Stidham is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior work includes over a decade at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe. He has been with Corient and affiliated entities since 2022, based in Columbus, Ohio. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Cody Dooley is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prosperity Wealth Group LLC, Futurity First Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Prosperity Wealth Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies to serve its client base of approximately 127,000 accounts.

John Niermeyer is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016 and previously was with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2003 to 2016. He is a licensed notary public and holds Series 63 registration. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through an open-architecture model that integrates various third-party platforms and managers.