Brandon Rozanski is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Dovich & Associates and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Jamie Caudill is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management LLC, Huntington Private Bank, and First Financial Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offers model-based and customized portfolio options through its managed account programs.

Kevin Webb is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory since 2016. He has been associated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Webb holds board positions in multiple homeowner associations and is involved in managing a real estate investment business. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment services supported by due diligence across multiple management platforms.

James Hayes is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Constellation Wealth Advisors and Pegasus Partners Ltd. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party sub-advisers.

Gregory Franklin is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial and his own firm, Franklin Wealth Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the Financial Operations Committee of the Tonto Verde Golf Club, advising on financial policy. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with flexible investment strategies and notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

S Renee Whisman is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2013 to 2018 before joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2018. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Timothy Francis is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple major healthcare-related firms including Silver Scripts, Envisionrxplus, Med Mutual, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Health Care. His current role at Transamerica Financial Advisors has spanned over 12 years. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party management approach across multiple advisory platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Kyle Watson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Financial Rounds and as a student at Miami University. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to construct globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with a range of strategies and products, supported by educational content and integrated service lines.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and PNC Bank. Before entering finance, he worked for seven years at Red Lobster. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based investment programs, including a digital discretionary model account available through an employee-only pilot that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests via mutual funds and ETFs.

Jonathon Mason is a financial advisor at Farther with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Farther in 2024, he worked at Crown Capital Securities LP for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a food delivery business as a driver. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, focusing on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Mark Roberts is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 28 years at WaterStone Investment Counsel, LLC before joining MAI Capital Management in 2024. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and bill-pay services into many client relationships.

William Schretter is a CFP® and ChFC® with 17 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Allworth Financial, L.P. and has held prior positions at Key Private Bank, Life-Legacy Services, BSB Partners, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multiple nonprofit boards, including chairing Never The Less Inc., and participates in employee performance consulting through co-ownership of BSB Partners LLC. Allworth Financial serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to offer customized investment strategies across various asset classes and maintains specialized portfolios and private funds.

Daniel Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at firms including Northern Lights Distributors, RUSSELL Investments, The Retirement Plan Company, RedTree Investment Group, and Fidelity Investments. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Elliott Singer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Pruco Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Timothy Darnell is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage through Altenau Financial and provides ongoing client service related to investment and life insurance policies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Eric Shupe is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in West Chester, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked at Legend Equities Corporation and Valic Financial Advisors. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a long history of working with educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting, supported by an in-house investment management team and third-party managers.

Luke Ramey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC in Cincinnati, OH, joining the firm in 2023. Prior to Cerity Partners, he worked at ARGI Investment Services and Russell Total Wealth Management, among other roles. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a proprietary investment framework that incorporates quantitative screening, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Brian Werbrich is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2001. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several non-securities related business entities, including a watercraft holding company. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and providing options such as SMA strategies and direct indexing.

David Dennerll is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Janney Montgomery Scott. Prior to joining Janney in 2024, he spent 15 years at Raymond James & Associates. He holds leadership roles in nonprofit and community organizations, including President of the Cincinnati Host Lions Club and Committee Member for Zero Prostate Cancer. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base with services including brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and multiple advisory programs, combining in-house and third-party investment management.

Romelda Giles is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Florence, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an online product sales business called The Home Economics Co. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines multiple managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and its registration as a municipal advisor.