Joel Smith is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2019 and The Prudential Insurance Company of America and PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Christine Johnston is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She has held roles at DeVerna & Co Financial and Nationwide Securities, LLC, among others. Johnston is also a licensed independent insurance agent, working with life, long-term care, and fixed annuity insurance products through multiple insurance agencies. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies with regular client reviews.

Scott Rogers is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas in various capacities since 2005 and is currently affiliated with DeVerna & Co Financial, where he is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and utilizes model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, serving clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Mitchell Smith is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Toledo, OH. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 a variety of programs on its Passageway platform, ranging from advisor-directed mutual-fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Minnie Singh is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. 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 multiple managed-account options and unique features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services within a structure integrated with its parent company, Fifth Third Bank.

Tyson Moore is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including his own Moore Family Enterprises LLC and Net Law, which he uses occasionally as a resource for clients’ will and trust needs. Moore also serves on the Finance Department’s Board of Executive Advisors at the University of Toledo. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, delivering services through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Jaclyn Cardenas is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2019 to 2021. Before entering finance, she was self-employed in child care for six years. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches and offers discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a network of over 400 independent adviser representatives.

Dustin Alexander is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Voya Financial Advisors, and Stirling Capital, where he continues to be involved. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as a teacher with FMT Solutions. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Erin Flower is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Oak Harbor, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2008 and has longstanding affiliations with St. Bonore Financial Services, LLC and New York Life. In addition to advisory work, she is involved in insurance brokering through outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brandon Rodriguez is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Toledo, OH. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked four years in the hospitality industry at Regency Hotels. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, operating under a fiduciary standard, with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Gregory Row is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at LPL Financial, Global Retirement Partners LLC, and Comerica Securities Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients through a network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices. The firm offers a range of managed investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and fiduciary advisory services with a focus on tax efficiency and comprehensive wealth management.

Devin Zeisset is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and has previously worked with Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc and Huntington National Bank. Zeisset serves as treasurer for the Oregon Schools Foundation as a volunteer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and model-based solutions.

David Walker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having previously worked with Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Grace Community Center board of directors and holds leadership positions with several local organizations, including the Sylvania United Church of Christ and the Sister City Commission of Sylvania, Ohio. 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 third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels to meet client needs.

Karen Krolak is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for six years and has been involved with Capital Management Strategies LLC since 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience in homemaking spanning 15 years. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Nick Neely is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2022, with previous roles including Investment Solutions Representative from 2023 to 2025 and Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023. Nick is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional specializing in retirement planning and investment strategies. He collaborates with clients to develop personalized investment plans tailored to their financial goals. Outside of his professional work, Nick has interests in boating, camping, golf, and music, and is an instrumentalist.

Frank Dobnikar is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Oregon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and serves as a member of a church finance committee, as well as a partner in a racing business entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base—including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and estates—through financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions delivered via independent Financial Professionals and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple platforms.

Michael Holly is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2017. Prior to Schwab, he was with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. and has operated Holly Enterprises since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executive producer for OB Mustangs Docu, LLC, overseeing various production aspects. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. Schwab combines integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with multi-asset strategic portfolios and a formal alternative investments program.

William Andam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Bootcamp of RemoteMode, Handy Technologies, and Kukom Initiative. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer at Forge Point Capital LLC, where he participates in strategic decision-making and overall business operations. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Mitchell Holland is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at UPS, Good's Landscaping, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Deputy Grand Knight and Program Director for the Knights of Columbus Council 591 and as Treasurer for Brainard Lodge 336. He is also an author of religious and inspirational content and leads Birchard Financial LLC, which provides investment, planning, and insurance solutions. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a structured, collaborative approach that emphasizes tailored recommendations and client engagement.

Dawn Stebelton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Perrysburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where she spent 15 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.