Michael Souders is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. He is the founder of Souders Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked with Private Client Services, LPL Financial LLC, and Advantage Investment Management LLC. Souders Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate retirement and ERISA plans, and foundations. The firm uses a financial-plan driven approach with model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and diversified investments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Steven Hengehold is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and is currently with HCM Wealth Advisors in Cincinnati, OH. He has worked at Hengehold Capital Management since 2014. HCM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and oversight of third-party money managers. The firm employs a combined investment approach using long-term core holdings and short-term tactical positions, including options strategies, and manages over $1.23 billion in client assets across a nine-advisor team.

Tyler Malay is a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2024 and has prior work experience in various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at Valet Plus Parking and Dick's Sporting Goods. Journey Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies with strategic asset allocation and uses various instruments and approaches to manage approximately $1.47 billion in assets.

Gareth Caluducan is a financial advisor at W&S Advisory Services, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with W&S Brokerage Services and Western Southern Life since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Caluducan is involved in community outreach and serves on the board of a local career mentorship organization; he is also a co-owner of a professional wrestling training school and related apparel business. W&S Advisory Services, LLC serves parents and custodians through a digital-first UGMA wrap-fee program offered via Fabric’s platform, alongside comprehensive financial planning through Western & Southern Life agents. The firm employs a model portfolio approach managed by Fort Washington Investment Advisors and distinguishes itself by using a fintech-driven custody and onboarding process with fixed fees rather than traditional AUM-based billing.

Catherine Zaino is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Advantage Investment Management, LLC and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved in non-variable insurance sales, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance. Souders Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate retirement and ERISA plans, and foundations. The firm employs a financial-plan driven approach featuring model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services while acting as a fiduciary for applicable retirement accounts.

Paul Solomon is a financial advisor with Souders Financial Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Client Services, Advantage Investment Management LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed to practice law and provides legal services on a limited basis. Souders Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate retirement and ERISA plans, and foundations. The firm employs a financial-plan driven approach featuring personalized portfolio management, strategic asset allocation, and diversification, providing services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

James Gaunt is a financial advisor at Formidable Asset Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. He has been with Formidable Asset Management since 2017. Formidable Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other registered investment companies and advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis, managing portfolios primarily through Formidable-branded ETFs and model portfolios, and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory under ERISA.

Krysten Taylor is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Formidable Asset Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. She has been with Formidable Asset Management since 2013. Formidable Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other registered investment companies and advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis to manage portfolios, including its own family of ETFs and model portfolios, serving a range of clients through both direct management and model licensing arrangements.

Randolph Chavez is a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Fifth Third Securities. Journey Advisory Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach tailored to clients’ objectives, incorporating tax-conscious techniques and managing approximately $1.65 billion in assets.

Kevin Kane is a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lang Advisors LLC since 2018 and previously was with Optimized Transitions, Independent Investment Counsel from 2016 to 2018. Journey Advisory Group serves individuals, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach and incorporates tax-conscious strategies within customized portfolio construction.

James Hynd is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at W&S Advisory Services, LLC. He has been affiliated with W&S Brokerage Service since 2007 and Western Southern Life since 2006. Outside of his financial advisory work, he engages in personal development speaking engagements. W&S Advisory Services, LLC provides non-discretionary investment management for UGMA accounts through the Fabric by Gerber Life digital platform, primarily serving custodians managing minor beneficiaries' assets. The firm employs model portfolios managed by an affiliated sub-adviser and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Western & Southern Financial Group.

James Owens is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Journey Advisory Group, LLC in Covington, KY. His work history includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Lang Advisors since 2015. Owens serves as Treasurer on the board of Covington Partners, a nonprofit providing wrap-around services. Journey Advisory Group serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach tailored to client objectives and offers services including tax-conscious portfolio management and co-fiduciary roles, managing approximately $1.65 billion in assets.

William Brown is a financial advisor at Formidable Asset Management, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Formidable Asset Management since 2015. Formidable Asset Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other registered investment companies and advisers. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis, offering portfolio management through Formidable-branded ETFs and model portfolios, along with financial planning, outsourced CIO services, and retirement-plan advisory under ERISA.

Richard Pettway is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Journey Advisory Group, LLC since 2020. Prior to joining Journey, he worked at PNC Bank, N.A. for eleven years. Pettway holds leadership roles outside his advisory work, including serving as President of the CFA Society of Cincinnati and chairing the Investment Committee for 4C for Children. Journey Advisory Group serves individuals, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm follows a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach with tailored portfolio construction, incorporating tax-conscious techniques and managing approximately $1.65 billion in assets.

Mitchell Lampert is a financial advisor at LEGACY FINANCIAL Advisors, INC. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Triad Advisors and The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to his current roles. LEGACY FINANCIAL Advisors provides financial planning, portfolio management, estate planning, and risk-management advice to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm uses a proprietary, goal-oriented planning process with an asset allocation framework focused on diversification and tax management, and offers strategies including the Legacy Protected Outcome Portfolios (POPS).

Timothy Schwiebert is a financial advisor at Topsail Wealth Management LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 26 years before joining Topsail in 2024. Schwiebert holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Topsail Wealth Management advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, trusts, and related entities through comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, investment advisory, tax and estate planning, and ancillary services such as bookkeeping and trustee services. The firm employs a customized, priorities-based investment process with a blend of passive and active strategies, managing over $1.3 billion in regulatory assets despite being a recently formed firm.

Andrew Hermes is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Altus Wealth Management, LLC since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and works from Ft. Mitchell, KY. Altus Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory with tactical asset allocation and relative strength analysis, emphasizing low-cost ETFs and mutual funds, and distinguishes itself with a dedicated fixed-income Preservation model that uses individual bonds alongside strategic and tactical investment approaches.

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Rodney Flannery is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Advantage Investment Management, LPL Financial, and Wedgewood Business Solutions. He serves on the board of the Ohio Masonic Home Foundation, a charitable organization supporting Ohio Masonic Home communities. Souders Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate retirement and ERISA plans, and foundations. The firm employs a financial-plan driven approach utilizing model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and diversification, offering services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Henry Brightwell III is a financial advisor with Formidable Asset Management, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Formidable. Formidable Asset Management is an SEC-registered multi-advisor firm managing approximately $903 million across 16 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, registered investment advisers, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a mix of top-down thematic research and bottom-up fundamental and quantitative analysis, with an emphasis on capital appreciation through actively managed ETFs and other strategies.