Samantha Macchia is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. since 1996. Based in Columbus, OH, she currently serves as an advisor at Summit Financial Strategies Inc. Summit Financial Strategies serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm operates as a fee-only adviser offering investment advisory, wealth management, standalone financial and tax planning, and a discretionary program for smaller accounts, utilizing both long-term and shorter-term investment strategies.

Alvin Asiamah is a financial advisor at Asendo Wealth Advisory in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TSG Advice Partners, SG Capital LLC, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Asendo Wealth Advisory serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business entities, and profit-sharing plans, providing financial planning, consulting, investment, and wealth management services. The firm employs an institutional modeling system to construct ETF-focused portfolios across various risk profiles and offers in-house tax preparation and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Scherer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial Strategies, Inc. since 2015. Summit Financial Strategies serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory, wealth management, financial and tax planning, and a discretionary program for smaller relationships, operating as a fee-only adviser with a fiduciary oath and a focus on long-term investment strategies.

Charles Saunders is a financial advisor at Gryphon Financial Partners with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gryphon in 2024, he worked with the Carolina Panthers from 2021 to 2023. He holds a Series 65 designation. Saunders is a minority owner of Donatos Pizza, a food service business. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients with a “total portfolio” approach that is active and diversified, combining discretionary management, consulting, and private fund advisory services.

Robert Swansboro is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Gryphon Financial Partners since 2023 and previously spent 11 years at PNC Private Bank. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients using an active, diversified “total portfolio” approach that includes discretionary investment management, consulting, and private fund advisory services.

Mark Fleming is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with two years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Gryphon Financial Partners and previously worked at Fifth Third Bank for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, Fleming is the CEO of Actions, Inc., a consulting firm that assists clients in buying businesses, and serves on the board of the Asian Chamber of America. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a total portfolio approach that combines active, diversified management with model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary services, and sponsors a wrap-fee program.

Nicholas Bowden is a financial advisor at ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors in Columbus, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining ANTOLINO, he worked at Kestra Investment Services, Nationwide Investment Services, Nationwide Mutual Insurance, NFM Lending/Finance of America, and Phantom Pools. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Columbus chapter of AMSPIRIT Business Connections, a networking and marketing organization. ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-dimensional asset allocation approach and offers an upfront planning process called the UltraVision System®, along with ongoing membership tiers through the UltraVision Club™.

Colin Bishop is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Fruitful and has previous experience at Barrett Wealth Planning LLC (D.B.A. Lamplighter Wealth Planning) and SWS Partners, LLC. Fruitful Advisory provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients who hold an active Fruitful, Inc. membership, delivering services through a web-based platform and a secure client portal. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, low-cost core allocations primarily using passive ETFs and index funds, with financial planning presented as a dynamic “Roadmap” grounded in CFP® principles.

Kate Coghill is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience, currently serving at Summit Financial Strategies Inc. in Columbus, OH. Prior to joining Summit, she worked at Madewell and The Ohio State University. Summit Financial Strategies serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm provides investment advisory and wealth management services alongside standalone financial and tax planning, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on long-term strategies and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

John Mozola is a financial advisor at Windsor Advisory Group, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Windsor Advisory Group since 2013. Windsor Advisory Group provides family office and wealth advisory services to high net worth individuals, families, family offices, trusts, corporations, and charitable entities. The firm offers personalized cash flow and investment planning, managing portfolios across public and private markets with an emphasis on manager selection, due diligence, and discretionary relationship management.

Wendy Trout is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Summit Financial Strategies Inc since 2011. Summit Financial Strategies serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services such as investment advisory, wealth management, financial and tax planning, and discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on long-term strategies and ongoing monitoring.

Matthew Palmer is a financial advisor with The Joseph Group Capital Management in Columbus, Ohio, where he has worked since 1999. He has 26 years of industry experience. The Joseph Group Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charities, and businesses, as well as consulting for retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach includes multiple named strategies tailored to client goals, with an emphasis on client communications and educational materials.

Ian Erdman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors and has held roles at AA Financial Advisors, Kestra Investment Services, Nationwide Financial, and related entities. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a driver for Uber. ANTOLINO Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management. The firm utilizes a multi-dimensional asset allocation approach through its proprietary UltraVision System® and combines core passive models, alternative investments, and customized portfolios to meet client needs.

Patrick Finneran is a financial advisor at The Joseph Group Capital Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth and Hamilton Capital Management, Inc. The Joseph Group Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory team providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth households, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a purpose- and goal-based investment process, offering specialty strategies such as a regional Home Grown stock portfolio and Direct Indexing via a sub-adviser, supported by a multi-credentialed investment team.

Robert Upton is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Joseph Group Capital Management. He has been with the firm since 2004 and also founded Upton Financial Education, where he develops CFA and FRM study materials as an independent contractor with the Schweser Study Program. His work in financial education dates back to 2001. The Joseph Group Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charities, and businesses, along with consulting for retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach includes client-specific strategies and emphasizes regular communication and educational materials, featuring a distinctive regionally concentrated stock portfolio option.

Jonathan Roby is a CFP® at Asendo Wealth Advisory in Columbus, Ohio, with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at S G Capital LLC for three years before joining TSG Advice Partners, LLC. Jonathan is part of a team of ten advisors at Asendo Wealth Advisory. Asendo Wealth Advisory offers financial planning, consulting, investment, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an institutional modeling system to create ETF-centric portfolios across various risk profiles and incorporates strategies such as options, inverse ETFs, alternative investments, and third-party managers.

Franco Iozzo is a financial advisor at rebel Financial, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Kansas Global Trade Services. He is also affiliated with North Carolina State University. rebel Financial serves individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients by providing customized portfolio management, financial planning, investment management, and insurance solutions. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and offers unique service tiers and accounting services alongside traditional advisory programs.

Ian Hundley is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gryphon Financial Partners. Prior to joining Gryphon in 2024, he spent 12 years with Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Hundley is a minority owner and board member of BECTIN Holdings, Inc., a FedEx long-haul trucking contractor. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an active, diversified “total portfolio” approach and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, with specialties in family business sales, retirement, legacy planning, and private investment vehicles.

Blake Farmer is a financial advisor with Asendo Wealth Advisory in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TSG Advice Partners, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Asendo Wealth Advisory offers financial planning, consulting, investment, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes an institutional modeling system to construct ETF-focused portfolios across various risk profiles and incorporates options, alternative investments, and third-party managers as appropriate.

Jeffrey Lagusch is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advisory. He is a member of Gryphon Normandy Manager, LLC, an affiliated investment-related entity, and has been with Gryphon Financial Partners since 2017. He also manages Greendale Cabin LLC, a property rental business in Logan, Ohio. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an active, diversified “total portfolio” approach, using model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and manages affiliated private investment vehicles for suitable clients.