Craig Sumerel is a financial advisor at Gryphon Financial Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gryphon Financial Partners since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Craig serves as CEO of Trail Lines Enterprises, a non-investment related business. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, serving both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients. The firm employs an active, diversified “total portfolio” approach and manages several affiliated private investment vehicles alongside its in-house global equity strategy.

Robert Hamilton is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with PDS Planning, Inc. since 1989 and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1990. PDS Planning, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual clients, business entities, pension plans, charitable institutions, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes planning-driven investment decisions, offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, and uses an annual fixed-fee model for most client engagements.

Christina Povenmire is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at rebel Financial, LLC since 2022. She previously worked for 20 years at Cmp Financial Planning. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and conducts financial planning educational seminars through Educational Seminars Group. rebel Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as pension and corporate clients, offering customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and insurance solutions. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and provides additional services such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll.

Smarika Adhikari is a financial advisor at rebel Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining rebel Financial, she worked at Disbennett Wealth Management, Mitchell Insurance Agency, and Hoak Insurance Services. Before entering the financial industry, she held roles at Kroger and Dishman's Shell Food Mart. rebel Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients by providing investment management alongside comprehensive financial, retirement, business, and estate planning. The firm integrates fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in discretionary portfolio management and offers additional services such as tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll.

Christian Hertl is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors in Columbus, OH. He has held roles at AA Financial Advisors, LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC for over a decade. Hertl is also involved with Finances Simplified, a tax and accounting service, where he holds a minority interest. ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm uses a multi-dimensional asset allocation approach and offers structured planning and portfolio management services through its proprietary UltraVision System® and UltraVision Club™ membership tiers.

Kathryn Wilson is a financial advisor at Gerber, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Ameriprise, Clear Course Wealth Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services. She is part of a two-advisor team at Gerber, LLC. Gerber, LLC serves growth-oriented, first-generation entrepreneurs and provides wealth management, discretionary investment management, entrepreneurial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, behavioral, and charting analyses, using diversified portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Drummond is a financial advisor with Invest Capital Partners in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Invest Capital Partners in 2020, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and Kinross Search Partners, Inc. Invest Capital Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with stand-alone financial planning. The firm combines portfolio management with comprehensive financial planning, employing methods such as modern portfolio theory and fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Catherine Cory is a financial advisor with Gryphon Financial Partners in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Hightower Advisors. She serves as a member or manager of several affiliated investment entities related to Gryphon, all of which represent less than five percent of her professional time. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an active, diversified approach with tailored model portfolios and is also involved in managing affiliated private investment vehicles and family business services.

John Chess is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advisory roles, he is president of Realty Invest, a real estate brokerage based in Columbus, OH. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm employs model-based strategies and acts as an overlay manager, tailoring portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Zachary Weimann is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, based in Columbus, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance. He is currently affiliated with both The AmeriFlex Group and RS Advisors. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs multiple program platforms and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates.

Scott Iversen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisors Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he was with Frontier Asset Management LLC for seven years and Northstar Securities LLC for two years. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers by providing discretionary portfolio management as an outsourced investment manager. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection across multiple proprietary strategies and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, acting primarily as a sub-advisor to intermediaries.

James Comer is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase, Michigan State University, Michigan Beer Growler Co, and Oakland Hills Country Club. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management within a multi-team structure.

Ryan Smith is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., SagePoint Financial, Inc., and Principal Securities Inc. He serves as a director and volunteer for the FOP Foundation Capitol City 9. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model asset allocations and various discretionary manager relationships.

Tanya Rocchio is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked for ICMA Retirement Corporation from 2005 to 2021 before joining John Hancock in 2021. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC delivers financial planning and consultative services to individual clients, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, serving both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals. The firm uses a technology‑assisted model providing written financial plans and recommendations without specific securities naming, allowing clients discretion in implementation.

Kasey Hammer is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Lancaster, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2014 and also maintains roles with Valmark Securities and Fairfield Financial. Outside of investment advising, Hammer is involved in several business activities including serving as president of an accounting and tax consulting firm, selling craft items at shows, and volunteering as treasurer for a local elementary school PTO. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Matthew Posey is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in Gahanna, Ohio, holding 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Securities Management & Research, Inc. since 1988. Posey serves as a board member of The Chris Castle Memorial Fund, Inc., a charitable organization focused on planning charity events. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, banks, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various platforms and strategies tailored to individual advisor preferences.

Brian McBride is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company and The Huntington National Bank. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, municipalities, and other institutions. The firm employs a global multi-asset class investment approach that combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various implementation frameworks.

Derrick Sweeney is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Principal Securities, and Principal Life Insurance Company, among others. He is also a partner at RS Advisors. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized investment strategies through various model allocations and manager relationships.

Ethan Potts is an advisor at Plante Moran Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He joined Plante Moran Financial Advisors in 2025 and has prior experience with Plante Moran and other companies dating back to 2016. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, managing a substantial mix of assets under these arrangements.

Robert Fox is a financial advisor with Thurston Springer Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Boenning & Scattergood, Cartwright Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as a director of Lancaster Colony Corporation and is president of the FOX Foundation, Inc., a charitable organization. Thurston Springer Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and foundations, offering tailored financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies from buy-and-hold to active tactical approaches, and is notable for its integrated structure including affiliated broker-dealer and insurance services.