Daniel Doerflein is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and Fifth Third Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a freelance online writer and a web-based streamer and reviewer of games and books. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a multi-layered operational structure.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fairfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a musician in Cincinnati. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing clients access to multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Julian Owens is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Owens also has roles with Legacy Shield Solutions and Net Law Group Inc., where he provides document preparation and estate planning referral services. He served as a board member of Union Towns for 19 years. Transamerica Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory approach and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with affiliated entities.

Maggie Tepe is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller in 2025, she held roles at Fidelity Investments and worked in various positions including at the University of Cincinnati and Medpace Inc. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Dennis Hill is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2006 and also owns Hill Financial Strategies, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-management support. The firm offers multiple program structures and discretionary model portfolios, supporting advisors with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and other services.

Brian Casey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following prior roles at ARGI Investment Services, LLC and TD Ameritrade Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Lance Lohr is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1996, focusing on advising and managing client portfolios and wealth management strategies. Lance holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, along with FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations. His expertise encompasses a broad range of client focus areas, including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lance graduated from Moeller High School, played football at Vanderbilt University, and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. Lance follows Merrill's tradition of community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include football, golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. He emphasizes working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Jennifer Metz is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and operates as a sole proprietor. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-driven strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its investment services.

Andrew Grombala is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving corporate executives and high-earning professionals who have complex compensation structures, including equity awards such as RSUs, stock options, ESPP programs, deferred compensation packages, and performance awards. In his role, he helps clients manage concentration risk, reduce tax implications, and align their equity compensation with long-term, goals-based wealth strategies. Since entering the industry in 2017, Andrew has adopted a structured, plan-first approach that incorporates compensation, cash flow, family priorities, retirement planning, and overall risk management. He guides clients through various financial events, including vesting, diversification, liquidity management, and retirement income planning. His expertise extends to executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Andrew holds FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations and is licensed in Accident & Health, Life, and Variable Insurance. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, where he also competed as a student-athlete in football and lacrosse. He resides in Anderson Township with his wife and two children. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys boating, golfing, football, ice hockey, music, and spending time with his family.

Sydney Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Johnson worked at Stevens Investment Group and has experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at CASTO Residential and Dick's Sporting Goods. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Matthew Perry is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Perry holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Cincinnati, OH. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor client strategies.

Corbin Guggenheim is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Guggenheim Group, bringing over eleven years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He began his career with the firm in 2015 as a summer intern and transitioned to a full-time role in 2016 after earning his Bachelor's degree in Finance from Miami University's Farmer School of Business. His expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Corbin holds several professional designations: CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® (CPFA). He and his team employ a holistic approach to wealth management, collaborating with internal and external professionals to address all aspects of a client's financial life including tax strategy, estate planning, asset allocation, and investment management. Corbin emphasizes understanding clients' goals, values, and visions to develop personalized strategies aimed at sustaining wealth and supporting their priorities. Outside of his professional role, Corbin participates in community volunteering activities. His personal interests include hiking, reading, and skiing.

Afetsi Aidam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Grant Kelly is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he operated Kelly Landscaping for four years and was a full-time student for six years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Tyler Hardtke is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2021, and previously was with Fidelity Investments from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience with Beat the Streets-Cleveland and ran a business called Thirsty Parrot from 2015 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab operates a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Julie Winn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings, supporting a broad range of financial products for institutional clients.

Colin Fogel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at AXA-Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Lindner Investment Banking Club and works as a consultant for an IT service company. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that includes both advisory and brokerage channels to meet diverse client needs.

Zachary Blankenship is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2017, progressing through various roles including 401k Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, Client Management Representative, Investment Management Consultant II and III, before assuming his current position in 2025. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Zachary has focused on helping individuals and families build financial plans tailored to their goals. He emphasizes understanding each client's personal financial landscape and works collaboratively to create forward-looking strategies. Outside of his professional work, Zachary has interests in football, golf, and parenthood.

Joseph Steele Jr. is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 34 years of industry experience, including 25 years at Metlife Securities Inc. before joining MassMutual in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in property and casualty insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, utilizing firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual, collaborative client relationships.

Ashleigh Newstead is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with advisors to provide clients with the tools and resources needed to build tailored financial plans. She aims to collaborate closely with clients and advisors to create financial strategies that align with the clients' needs and goals. Ashleigh has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position. This experience has given her a comprehensive understanding of client relationship management and financial planning within the organization.