Michael Bobell is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer pastor, leading worship services and delivering sermons for local churches. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm relies on independent financial experts for portfolio construction and serves a large client base through a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model.

Foard Womack is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Nationwide Investment Services and Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company over a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Higgins-Langham Foundation and works as a substitute teacher in the Phoenix, AZ area. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets. The firm uses a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model with outsourced portfolio construction and focuses exclusively on the retirement plan market.

Kent Morris is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC since 2014. He has a long tenure with Gwfs Equities Inc/Great West Life & Ann Insurance Co, spanning over 40 years. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm uses independent financial experts to develop model portfolios and serves over 250,000 clients with a focus on a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven approach.

Stephen La Barre is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of America Financial Group, Huntington National Bank, and New York Life. Outside of finance, he works as a bartender at a private bourbon and cocktail club. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed and non-discretionary investment advice supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary portfolio oversight and model allocations.

Jesse Knudson is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Nationwide-affiliated firms since 2012 and has held roles at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in 2014. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm operates a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model and relies on independent financial experts for portfolio construction and investment lineups.

Grace O’mara is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. She has held roles at several firms including JPMorgan Chase and Securities America, Inc. during her career. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, Smart Alliance, and the Advice Program. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets and serves over 250,000 clients with a model relying on independent financial experts and automated enrollment.

Brent Wells is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Brookstone Capital Management and Young Wealth Management, LLC since 2020, and at May Insurance Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell Medicare, individual health, and ancillary insurance products through May Insurance Services and plans to offer life insurance, long-term care, and annuities through Advisors Excel. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and offers a variety of investment strategies, including ETFs, mutual funds, options-enhanced strategies, and bespoke portfolios, operating through a turnkey asset management platform and serving both direct clients and other advisory programs.

David Sheppard is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in Columbus, OH, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors before joining Voya in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Capital City Cigar Club and has ownership interests in a distillery business and an independent insurance agency. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and corporations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to implement mostly non-discretionary investment programs alongside limited discretionary management options.

Isaiah Stidham is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior work includes over a decade at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe. He has been with Corient and affiliated entities since 2022, based in Columbus, Ohio. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Cody Dooley is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prosperity Wealth Group LLC, Futurity First Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Prosperity Wealth Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies to serve its client base of approximately 127,000 accounts.

John Niermeyer is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016 and previously was with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2003 to 2016. He is a licensed notary public and holds Series 63 registration. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through an open-architecture model that integrates various third-party platforms and managers.

Corey Zizelman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2023, with prior roles at Fifth Third Bank and Menards. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing access to multiple managed-account programs and a range of portfolio management options.

Daniel Wrzesien is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC based in Columbus, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2008 and Nationwide Provident since 2005. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount and My Investment Planner. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in discretionary ProAccount assets and serves a large client base using a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model with outsourced portfolio construction.

Zechariah Joshua Hairston is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Columbus, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, Discover Financial Services, and the State of Ohio. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend risk bands and implements investments through approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Anthony Steel is a financial advisor with Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corp, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Edward Jones. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants through programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, Smart Alliance, and the Advice Program. The firm manages approximately $16.7 billion in ProAccount assets and serves over 250,000 clients with a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model supported by independent financial experts for portfolio construction.

Jamie Rizer is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Corient in Columbus, OH. His prior work includes twelve years at Budros, Ruhlin & Roe and roles at CIPW Service Company and Corient Services LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

Julie Miramontes is a financial advisor at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Nationwide Investment Services Corporation since 2007. Nationwide Investment Advisors provides investment advice and managed-account solutions primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, focusing on ERISA 401(k) and public 403(b)/457(b) plans. The firm utilizes independent fiduciary experts to develop model portfolios and manages a large number of retail participant accounts within a family of affiliated financial companies.

Allen Spain is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior work includes roles at AllianceBernstein Investments, Jackson National Life Distributors, and Merrill. Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to retirement plan sponsors and participants, managing programs such as ProAccount, My Investment Planner, and Smart Alliance. The firm employs a scale-oriented, recordkeeper-driven model, serving a large client base mainly through outsourced portfolio construction and automated enrollment.

Matthew Mcdonough is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Buckingham Capital Management, Inc. and Agia. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Agia as an agent offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and utilizes centralized technology and model solutions to manage assets at scale.

Andrew Chattos is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Columbus, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.