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. in Covington, KY, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Triad Advisors. He also assists the director of investment in trading duties and supports advisors in paraplanning at Legacy Financial Advisors. Legacy Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, closely held businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and discretionary portfolio management across traditional and alternative investments. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team of 13 professionals.

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 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Advantage Investment Management and LPL Financial. Flannery serves as a board member of The Ohio Masonic Home Foundation, a charitable organization supporting Ohio Masonic Home Communities. Souders Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and foundations. The firm’s investment approach is based on goal- and time-horizon-driven financial plans that guide diversified portfolios, combining team-based insights with a mix of long- and short-term trading strategies.

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.

Derek Schmidt is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Altus Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. Altus Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory, tactical asset allocation, and relative strength analysis, focusing on diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, and individual fixed-income securities.

Michael Maisel is a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. in Covington, KY, holding a Series 63 designation with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Legacy Financial Advisors since 2006 and also has experience with Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an education company, Financial Fitness Powered by Legacy, LLC, and co-owns Bridge Partners, USA, which provides insurance solutions for advisors. Legacy Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and discretionary portfolio management across traditional and alternative investments. The firm operates as a multi-advisor team managing approximately $1.5 billion in client assets, emphasizing diversification and asset allocation with a focus on capital preservation and growth.

Gregory Middendorf is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and is associated with HCM Wealth Advisors. He has worked at Hengehold Capital Management LLC since 2009, totaling 17 years in that organization. HCM Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model-based, long-term asset allocation process and manages approximately $1.23 billion in client assets through discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Michael Mcwhinnie is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. in Covington, KY. His career includes 18 years at Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC, followed by roles at Legacy Financial Advisors and Triad Advisors since 2018. Legacy Financial Advisors is a multi-advisor team managing approximately $1.5 billion in client assets across about 1,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on diversification and asset allocation.

Justin Brown is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. and Triad Advisors, Inc. since 2014. Prior to that, he worked at Fidelity from 2007 to 2013. Legacy Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, closely held businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, estate planning, risk management, and discretionary portfolio management across traditional and alternative investments. The firm emphasizes diversification and asset allocation and manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team.

Douglas Johnson is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with HCM Wealth Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2006 to 2017. HCM Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven asset allocation approach combined with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Matthew Berning is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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 using model portfolios and strategic asset allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Casey Boland is a financial advisor at HCM Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hengehold Capital Management LLC since 2000. HCM Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages model-driven asset allocation portfolios and oversees approximately $1.23 billion in client assets, employing long-term investment strategies that include options and third-party sub-advisers when suitable.

James Eutsler is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 11 years of experience, currently serving at HCM Wealth Advisors. He has been with Hengehold Capital Management LLC since 2015. HCM Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven asset allocation approach supported by fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Kellen Finan is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and joined the firm in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati and various positions outside the financial industry, including work at SwimSafe Pool Management Inc. and the Evendale Recreation Center. Souders Financial Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement income planning, and trust services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and foundations. The firm’s investment approach integrates financial planning with diversified portfolios and combines team-based perspectives with tailored asset allocation strategies.