James Case is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked in private equity since 2014 and was previously with Alacrity for 16 years. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and may utilize third-party money managers and wrap programs.

David Thyen is a Series 65–licensed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Larson Financial Group, LLC since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Midwest Wealth Management Inc., Valeo Financial Advisors, Fifth Third Trading Center, and Kimball Electronics. Larson Financial Group, LLC provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with a focus on doctors and related businesses. The firm utilizes a combination of model portfolios and custom discretionary programs employing both strategic and tactical approaches, supported by AI-assisted research tools alongside human review.

Gavin Bizeau is a financial advisor at Larson Financial Group, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Fidelity Investments. Larson Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, corporations, nonprofits, and pension plans, with emphasis on serving doctors and related businesses. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, custom discretionary programs, and third-party money managers, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches to investment management.

Brenden King is a CFP® professional at Parallel Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, Beaumont Financial Partners, Valeo Financial Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and integrates technology platforms to support tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Stefan Burke is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has previously worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LPL Financial, and J.W. Cole Advisors. Outside of advising, he tutors Series 7 candidates through Wyzant.com. Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and third-party sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including strategic asset allocation combined with fundamental and technical analysis, supporting both in-house model portfolios and independent advisor allocations.

Andrew Blakley is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2019. Blakley is also the owner of four H&R Block offices and serves as president of a payroll and bookkeeping services company. Virtue Capital Management is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and ERISA consulting, using a model-driven approach that incorporates economic data and due diligence on recommended solutions.

Jon Jon Knepp is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. He also owns and operates Knepp Enterprise Inc. DBA Knepp Financial Group, a financial services and insurance business he founded in 2005. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance.

Karen Fritz is a financial advisor at CG Advisory Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Geneos Wealth Management, Inc., and WFG Investments, Inc. Fritz has also been involved with CG Advisor Network and Capital Asset Advisory Services, LLC since 2006. CG Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $4.02 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and consulting through proprietary model portfolios and customized investment strategies.

Anna Spurgin is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company for ten years before joining The Mather Group in 2024. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and customized portfolio options, integrating AI tools with human oversight in its processes.

Kelly Tully is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with experience working at Knepp Financial Group since 2019 and as a self-employed professional since 2013. Outside of financial advising, Tully is the president of Filiorum Publishing, a book publishing company specializing in children's literature and freelance writing. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a mix of analytical approaches to guide allocations while emphasizing risk management and tax-efficient solutions.

Andrew Blackwell is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with International Assets Investment Management and its affiliate since 2019, with prior roles at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and David A Noyes and Company. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns BLACORUSA, LLC, a private label entity involved in marketing and advertising. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities through a national network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a range of investment vehicles and may utilize third-party managers and wrap programs to support client objectives.

Cameron Brummett is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Greenline Financial Services and Eco Engineering Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Administrative Director at Forever Debt Free, a life insurance business. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, and other advisors. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Hilary Bogard is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Indianapolis, IN, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Avantax, Bogard worked at WealthCare Financial Group, LLC and has held roles in various sectors, including animal disease diagnostics and the hospitality industry. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes tax-intelligent strategies and firm-designed allocation models, delivering services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives.

Colin Holmes is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in financial advising and is currently with Creative Planning. His prior experience includes roles at Four Quadrant Wealth Advisors, WestPoint Financial Group, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a general manager and assistant coach for a 17-year-old volleyball team, managing practice, tournaments, and club finances. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach featuring low-cost indexing and supplemental strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Aaron Short is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has ten years of industry experience, including six years at Edward Jones and four years managing operations at Geist Family Wealth, where he also serves as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors, offering a range of retirement-plan services and customized investment solutions.

Henry Hernandez is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial since 2000 and Gimbal Financial LLC from 2012 to 2019. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset management programs.

Aaron Warnecke is a financial advisor at SPC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with SPC since 2003 and Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. Warnecke operates under the name Blue Chip Consultants, providing financial services and insurance through various companies. SPC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management tailored to client needs.

Karl Slavik is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2009 and has worked at Fifth Third in various capacities since 2007. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages assets across a wide range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Catherine Hoffman is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Creative Planning with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Castle Wealth Advisors and operated her own law practice, Catherine Popp Hoffman, Esq., for over two decades, focusing on mass tort settlements related to defective medical devices. She maintains a residual role as owner-attorney in that legal practice. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and integrated retirement plan services.

James Hopper is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2017 and previously worked in the dining industry for 12 years. Outside of advising, he serves as a BNI Chapter President and is involved in health insurance and health equipment sales. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by third-party managers and advanced platforms.