Christopher Buck is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with McKinley Carter Wealth Services, Inc. since 2020 and previously worked for Life Plan Financial Group Inc for 26 years. McKinley Carter Wealth Services provides investment management, wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, pension and retirement plans, trusts, non-profits, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis within a long-term strategic asset allocation framework, tailoring portfolios to client risk tolerance and time horizon.

Joseph Jones is a financial advisor with Hackman Financial Group in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years and has been with Hackman Financial Group and LPL Financial LLC since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and co-owner of 4Majors Lawn & Landscape, a landscaping business. Hackman Financial Group is a six-advisor team managing approximately $336.5 million for around 432 clients. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach with diversified allocations and ongoing portfolio supervision consistent with fiduciary duties.

Matthew Savoti is a financial advisor at Harvest Financial Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining Harvest in 2023. Harvest Financial Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $582.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ongoing client communications including newsletters and educational seminars.

Katherine Mitakides is a financial advisor with Invest Capital Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and has prior experience as a tutor and in legal support roles. Invest Capital Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning. The firm integrates portfolio management within a broader financial planning process, utilizing various analytical methods and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Brannen is a financial advisor at RDA Financial Network in West Chester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with RDA Financial Network since 2008 and has also worked with United Planners' Financial Services. Brannen is also an insurance agent based in West Chester. RDA Financial Network serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, pensions, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a combination of discretionary portfolio management, third-party sub-advisors, and proprietary strategies overseen by a Wealth Management Committee.

John Payne is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently practicing at Birchcreek Wealth Management, LLC. He has a background that includes roles at Dinsmore & Shohl and the Warren County Prosecutor's Office. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an of counsel attorney at Practice With Purpose LLC, providing legal advice and representation in civil and criminal matters. Birchcreek Wealth Management delivers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach utilizing a variety of asset types and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside collaborative consulting and retirement plan advisory.

Dennis Vitori is a financial advisor at Summit Financial Advisors, Inc. in Middletown, Ohio, with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Summit Financial Advisors since 2007 and has a long-standing affiliation with The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation since 1977. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a long-term care insurance agency, Financial Security Solutions, LLC. Summit Financial Advisors provides customized investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven investment process overseen by a multi-person Investment Committee and offers growth, balanced, and conservative strategy options.

James Studer is a financial advisor at Discipline Wealth Solutions, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Financial Wings, LLC. Discipline Wealth Solutions serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plans, and other registered advisors. The firm offers investment advisory services through managed accounts, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan consulting, tailoring portfolios to client objectives using a mix of asset allocation and trading strategies.

Jacob Bartel is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Birchcreek Wealth Management, LLC since 2023. He previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years. Bartel serves on the board of Brighton Center, a charitable organization, participating in its marketing and program committees. Birchcreek Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, while incorporating tactical strategies and working with independent managers.

Benjamin Jones is a financial advisor with National Wealth Management Group, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with National Wealth Management Group since 2015 and also associated with LPL Financial since 2013. Jones is a co-host of The Money Alchemist Podcast, which focuses on investment-related topics. National Wealth Management Group provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high net worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, objective-based investment approach and offers comprehensive portfolio management and consulting services through multiple program platforms and custodians.

Robert Scroggins is a financial advisor with LEGACY FINANCIAL Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Financial Advisors since 2006 and previously spent ten years with Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages ScrogginsGrear, Inc., a consulting and certified public accounting firm. Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, estate planning, and risk-management advice to individuals, families, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a goal-oriented planning process and diversified asset allocation, offering discretionary management and specialized strategies such as the Legacy Protected Outcome Portfolios.

Chase Marshall is a financial advisor at Eubel Brady & Suttman with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Netjets, Inc., Dayton Freight, Inc., and he has been affiliated with The Ohio State University for six years. Eubel Brady & Suttman provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients, employing a team-based advisory model. The firm actively manages proprietary mutual funds and private pooled investment vehicles, utilizing fundamental analysis and long-term strategies across various management styles.

Anthony Frambes is a financial advisor with Horter Investment Management, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Horter, he worked at AlphaMark Advisors, LLC, Northwestern Mutual, AWF Investments LLC, and Conformis Inc. Outside of advisory work, he owns AWF Management Services LLC, a holding company involved in medical therapy silent investment projects. Horter Investment Management provides advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs an Investment Committee–driven multi-manager approach, offering a range of portfolio management options, proprietary model blends, and access to alternative investments and affiliated mutual funds.

Mark Walters is a financial advisor with Invest Capital Partners in Granville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Invest Capital Partners in 2018, he worked at Raymond James and Associates for five years. He serves as the volunteer Vice President of the Denison University Gold Club Association. Invest Capital Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning, utilizing a range of analytical methods and investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Thomas Phillips is a financial advisor at Kiplinger Wealth Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC, and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he works as a ride-share driver in Springboro, OH. Kiplinger Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $212.8 million in discretionary assets and constructs customized portfolios using strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches.

Jeffrey Pytlinski is a financial advisor with TFB Advisors, LLC, holding 26 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Ameritas entities and serves as president of Tax Favored Benefits, a financial services firm focused on full financial planning for individuals and providing group benefits to companies and their employees. TFB Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio and wealth management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $859.6 million in client assets across a multi-advisor team.

Luke Nordman is a CFP® professional at Wealthquest Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthquest, he worked in various roles including positions at Profile Products, Taylor University, and Clarke Environmental. Wealthquest Corporation serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, businesses, trusts, and estates through tiered advisory programs that integrate portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning assistance, and tax preparation. The firm uses a committee-driven investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple custodians.

Brent Gargano is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at National Wealth Management Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and Fidelity, where he held various advisory and brokerage positions over seven years. National Wealth Management Group provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, objective-based investment approach tailored to each client, offering a range of portfolio management options and consulting services through multiple platforms and custodians.

Thomas Ebner is a financial advisor at Southland Equity Partners, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 26 years before joining Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Southland Equity Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance business providing services to clients. Southland Equity Partners advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses through financial planning, direct asset management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized, mostly discretionary portfolios and oversees third-party portfolio managers with regular reviews.

Jenny Burns is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wealthquest Corporation in Cincinnati, OH. She has been with Wealthquest Corporation since 2006, contributing to a multi-advisor team. Wealthquest Corporation provides advisory services to individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, businesses, trusts, and estates through tiered programs that include portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning assistance, and tax return preparation. The firm manages approximately $2.22 billion across 1,583 clients, utilizing an Investment Committee to guide decisions and employing various asset classes and technology platforms to support client needs.