Michael Davis is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ashton Thomas since 2015 and is also involved as Vice President of Sales at Creative Retirement Systems. Additionally, he owns MRD Real Estate Partners, LLC, a real estate rental business. Ashton Thomas Securities serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $1.72 billion across about 2,600 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and multiple program versions tailored to client profiles.

Neal Skiles is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Portfolio Medics since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Neal is the owner of JASER LLC, a marketing and sales business focused on an online document storage service and legacy financial gifting, and serves as a pastor at Heath Christian Union Church. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with a blend of strategic and tactical approaches across diversified portfolios.

Natalie Collins is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2019, she worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a rental property with her husband. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time financial planning with ongoing discretionary management and also acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Mike Miele is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PNC Investments, LLC, Integrity Funds Distributor, LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald, and TIAA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily via mutual funds and ETFs.

Gary Stentz is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Partners in New Albany, OH. He has worked at Cascade Investment LLC since 2015 and operates Stentz Law LLC since 2022. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a broad client base and features a decentralized advisory model along with notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Michael Titus is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2016. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Armando Salgado is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Mando Enterprise LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through an integrated service model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Shannon Arias is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities for multiple periods totaling over 17 years, with additional experience at Charles Schwab Bank and Southgate Corporation. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Anthony Mampieri is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LifePro Asset Management, Kestra Financial Services Inc., and Goldberg, Clouse and Edgell, LLC. Outside of AE Wealth Management, he is involved with Merit Advisors LLC, where he sells life insurance and fixed indexed annuities as a wealth strategist. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach featuring model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, with an internal Investment Consulting Group supporting reporting and portfolio construction.

Stephen Becker is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2003. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to a large bank, Fifth Third Bank, which serves as a portfolio manager in some programs.

Jamie Bressler is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with PNC Investments since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Humble Bee Boutique. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes approved model strategies executed through mutual funds and ETFs, with algorithm-driven portfolio recommendations and annual rebalancing.

Nicholas Calendine is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2022, with prior experience at Fifth Third Bank and Resource International. Outside of finance, he is involved in a carpentry business. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options that include advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and unified programs featuring third-party portfolio managers and tax-overlay services.

Garret Venetta is a financial advisor with &PARTNERS in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 16 years before joining &PARTNERS. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the budget team of Violet Baptist Church. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and corporations, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies supported by proprietary and third-party managers and operates under both registered investment adviser and broker-dealer registrations.

Douglas Bolenbaugh is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital, discretionary model account pilot for employees. The firm uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists and employs algorithmic tools for model selection and risk assessment.

Thomas Staebler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Westerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Nylife Securities Inc. since 1982 and New York Life Insurance Co. since 1977. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Krieger Ford, Inc., a retail automobile dealership, and is vice president of Westerville Elderly Housing Inc. He is also involved with the Westerville Rotary Foundation as a board member reviewing scholarship and charitable grants. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and corporate clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice and delivers solutions through various programs, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Hosken is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2021 and has prior experience at JPMorgan Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as a sales representative for Cutco Corporation and as an artisan creating custom chainmaille. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, corporations, and trusts through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, incorporating services such as advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay, and direct indexing.

Ayman Ghousheh is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2005. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and integrated platform relationships.

Dirk Miller is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at PNC Investments since 2009 and previously worked at Natcity Investments, Inc. from 2000 to 2009. Miller holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and manages investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Cameron Longwell is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. for six years and has a background that includes family business operations and roles in the healthcare sector. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is a national, enterprise-scale registered investment advisor managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Allison Salyer is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Westerville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC from 2008 to 2011. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines model portfolios, in-house and third-party strategists, and technology-enabled tools to provide financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.