Kayla Stevens is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has two years of experience with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES as well as additional financial industry experience dating back to 2016. Her prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, AMVC Management Services, and Kalmbach Feeds. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs via the Passageway platform and operates as a registered broker-dealer, investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Stephen Valley is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Springfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he worked at Paychex Inc. and Optavise, where he sold supplemental health and life insurance products and currently receives residual income from that role. He is also associated with Schuler Financial Group in a financial services capacity. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm utilizes a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers with portfolio strategies based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, while also employing market-timing and momentum-based trading approaches in certain legacy programs.

Jeanna Stecklein is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Orion Portfolio Solutions, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Kaplan Inc. Her current role began in 2026 at CWM, LLC and affiliated entities. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools.

Geoffrey Morris is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and previously operated Morris Financial from 2009 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is associated with Geoff & Associates LLC, a non-investment-related entity used for tax purposes. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms to deliver its services.

Quinten Lewandowski is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Investors Securities, LLC, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and First Command Advisory Services, Inc. He has also worked outside the financial industry at companies such as Mom's Meals and PNC Bank. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education focused on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. Their portfolio construction relies on Morningstar Investment Management for proprietary software and ongoing oversight, supporting a large client base primarily with non-discretionary advisory services.

Holly Banford is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Teresa Hemann is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment in Troy, OH, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Legend Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and participates in the Webster Chamber of Commerce marketing committee. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management and research team that constructs strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

John Pickarski is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. and Parkland Securities, LLC, as well as operating his own firm, John Pickarski & Associates, since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in community organizations, serving on boards such as the Fraternal Order of Police Ohio #117 Community Foundation and the Breast Cancer Endowment Fund. J.W. Cole Advisors is a national SEC-registered investment adviser supporting individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm provides a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Travis Miller is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at State Farm VP Management Corp., KeyBank, and Fifth Third Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as select IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Connor Cline is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Outside of finance, he has experience at Five Sushi Brothers and Noodles and Company. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of fee-based and commission-based programs, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment models.

Michael Pickarski is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWN Securities, Parkland Securities, and West Third Capital. Outside of advising, Pickarski is an adjunct professor teaching personal finance and real estate finance, serves as president of the Springfield National Football Foundation, and officiates high school and college lacrosse and football. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Michael Amstutz is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, all with First Command entities since 2007. He is the owner of Mike Amstutz Financial Services LLC, a non-investment-related business structured as an S corporation. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Michael Roush is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2013. 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 various managed account programs via the Passageway platform, combining multiple investment strategies and third-party portfolio managers.

Michael Sejka is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held various roles within Wells Fargo firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interests in investment-related businesses, including Blue Ocean Investment Group LLC and Sejka GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold. The firm combines proprietary research and planning tools with integrated advisory and brokerage services.

Edward Custer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served 22 years in the U.S. Army. Outside of advising, he manages a family-owned 10-acre Christmas tree farm near Piqua, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Jeffries III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2017 and previously spent seven years at Fifth Third Securities. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Sherri Devlin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2010 and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her full-time advisory role, she was involved with the Miami County YMCA for seven years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services.

David Stroud is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Springfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Wright State University from 2016 to 2019. In addition to his advisory work, he is a commissioned notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by various investment platforms and tools.

Mei Carmer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Troy, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, she held positions at DoorDash and Katterhenry Investment Group of NEST Capital. She also has experience in education and retail sectors, including roles at Miami University and Lowe's. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

John Cox is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vandalia, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a football coach for the Vandalia Butler School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.