Pearlsea Jain is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Summit Financial Strategies Inc in Columbus, OH, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Summit, Jain held roles at Meeder Investment Management and the Conoscera Foundation, as well as positions outside the financial industry. Summit Financial Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, wealth management, tax planning, and retirement services. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term portfolio construction and integrates AI tools with human oversight in their advisory process.

Summer Anderson is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience at Summit Financial Strategies Inc in Columbus, OH. She has worked at Summit since 2015 and was previously affiliated with The Ohio State University from 2013 to 2017. Summit Financial Strategies serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory, wealth management, standalone financial and tax planning, and discretionary portfolio management with a range of investment strategies and tools.

Roman Korolchuk is a CFP® professional with eight years at Summit Financial Strategies Inc and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Summit, he worked at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center 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 offers investment advisory, wealth management, standalone financial and tax planning, and a discretionary program for smaller accounts, operating as a fee-only fiduciary with a focus on long-term portfolio strategies alongside flexible investment options.

Robert Faulkner is a financial advisor at WealthBridge Capital Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Private Client Services prior to joining WealthBridge in 2018. Outside of advising, he is a member of Northstar Studio LLC, a cheerleading organization in Ohio. WealthBridge Capital Management is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates through comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm builds long-term, tax-aware portfolios primarily using low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, complemented by individual securities and external managers, and offers educational seminars on financial topics.

Isaac Miller is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Solyco Wealth LLC with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Evolution Financial Group, Mass Mutual, and The Lake Club. Solyco Wealth serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment focus.

Christopher Brubaker is a financial advisor with Swisher Financial Concepts, Inc. in Westerville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Roger D Fields Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a golf caddy at local country clubs. Swisher Financial Concepts serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pensions, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting, employing client-specific investment policies and a blend of fundamental and technical analysis.

Steven Cavalieri is a CFP® and CFA® at Summit Financial Strategies Inc with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mariner Investment Group for eight years and had a brief tenure at Delta Capital Management, Inc. Cavalieri is based in Columbus, OH. Summit Financial Strategies serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory, wealth management, financial and tax planning services, and a discretionary program for smaller accounts, emphasizing long-term investment strategies combined with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jason Parrish is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at ClearVision Planning LLC, LifePro Asset Management, Merit Advisors, Kestra Financial Services, and Goldberg, Clouse and Edgell. Outside of his advisory work, Parrish serves as a board member for the 40 West Park Condominium Association. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities to build model portfolios, and offers advisory services combined with technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Nicholas Giardina is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and The Vanguard Group. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through a network of over 170 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm provides investment solutions both directly and through third-party managers using the Hilltop/Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform.

Christopher Ryan is a financial advisor at Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Manning & Napier since 2006 and previously worked at Merrill from 1998 to 2003. Ryan serves as Regional President of the Evan Scholars alumni association and is a board member of Charitable Gift Planners of Central Ohio, both non-investment related roles. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, managing discretionary separately managed accounts and offering non-discretionary advice for various funds. The firm utilizes a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and offers customized wealth management and retirement plan services.

James Zifer Jr. is a financial advisor at Creativeone Wealth, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Preferred Planning Services since 1996 and Change Path LLC since 2017. He also serves as a board member of the New Albany Exchange Condo Association. Creativeone Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm employs a mix of proprietary and third-party model portfolios and investment strategies, including ETFs, mutual funds, options, and private investments.

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 Maher is an investment advisor representative at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, New York Community Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of financial advisory, he operates a lawn maintenance consulting business. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm uses a multi-team structure and delivers advice through independent advisory affiliates, offering customized portfolio management and consulting services supported by the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform.

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.

Sheila Steury is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Stifel for 17 years and UBS Financial Services for 2 years. She has been associated with Mcdonald Investments Inc. for 27 years. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers program-based accounts through various platforms and affiliated sub-advisers.

Wendy Ciehanski is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Centricity Wealth Management, LLC for 12 years. Additionally, she is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term, low-cost investment approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by other asset types, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and tax-sensitive rebalancing.

Lauren Cooper is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at CoreCap Advisors since 2014. In addition to her advisory role, Cooper is a partner at an elder law firm, COOPER, ADEL, VU, and ASSOCIATIES, LPA, where she manages a flexible schedule to accommodate her responsibilities at both entities. CoreCap Advisors offers discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as standalone financial planning to individuals, retirement accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm uses a relationship-oriented approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and employs sub-advisors and third-party asset managers to support its services.

Lawrence Miller is a financial advisor at Lanark Financial, Inc. with 56 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been affiliated with NBC Securities Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an LLC that manages the office condominium housing his branch office. Lanark Financial provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets across multiple advisor teams and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing third-party sub-advisers and various program-based accounts.

Serina Shores is a financial advisor at First Citizens Asset Management, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company for 11 years. Shores serves as a board member for Maryhaven, a non-profit organization providing rehabilitation services in Ohio, and is a Regional Affiliate Coordinator for the National Center for Women & Information Technology. First Citizens Asset Management provides model-based sub-advisory and direct investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipalities. The firm offers a range of multi-asset class model portfolios and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, manager research, and risk control.

Ryan Fischer is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at FundThatFlip.com and Wayne Savings Bank prior to joining CoreCap. He is also active as a financial assistant at Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors. The firm emphasizes long-term, relationship-oriented investment strategies with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, along with oversight of affiliated asset managers.