David Snyder is a financial advisor with MDRN Capital in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crump Life Insurance, First Financial Bank, and OJM Group, LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating part of his time to insurance sales and implementation. MDRN Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-advisor team model and typically constructs portfolios using unaffiliated Independent Managers and low-cost mutual funds and ETFs with a primarily long-term focus.

Seth Sanborn is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2013. He also maintains an ongoing association with Triad Advisors, Inc. Legacy Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, estates, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a team of 13 advisors, offering diversified financial planning and discretionary portfolio management that includes traditional and alternative investments.

Thomas Regan is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Gryphon Financial Partners and has held roles at Gryphon Normandy Manager, LLC since 2019 and previously at Hightower Advisors. Regan is a member of Gryphon Normandy Manager, LLC, an investment-related entity. Gryphon Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm focuses on family business sales, succession and legacy planning, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using an active, diversified approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Adam Eagleston is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Formidable Asset Management, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Driehaus Capital Management, LLC and Opus Capital Group, LLC. Formidable Asset Management is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $903 million across 16 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, registered investment advisers, and pooled investment vehicles, focusing on capital appreciation through actively managed ETF strategies that combine thematic research with fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Christopher Casey is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ocean Park Asset Management, Wintrust Financial Corporation, and Orison Corporation. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC manages approximately $7.8 billion in discretionary assets for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, utilizing household-level Investment Policy Statements and a combination of in-house and third-party managers to construct and rebalance portfolios.

Michael Murphy is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. He previously worked at Putnam Investments from 2016 to 2024 and has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2024. Murphy also has a role at Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC beginning in 2025. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based portfolio construction process using quantitative equity analysis and fixed-income management, offering both customized discretionary mandates and automated advisory programs. It sponsors and advises its own mutual funds, acts as a sub-adviser for other managers, and integrates trust and administrative services within its enterprise structure.

Thomas Mc Conville is a financial advisor at Constellation Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Cassady Schiller CPAs & Advisors and held a position at Xavier University. Mc Conville serves as a board member for CancerFree Kids, a non-profit organization focused on funding early-stage childhood cancer research. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets and offers diversified strategies across public and private markets, including a proprietary private capital platform.

Patrick Lafley is a financial advisor at Constellation Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Constellation since 2017 and at Quadrant Partners since 2008. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets through diversified strategies across public and private markets and operates a proprietary private capital platform focused on fund, direct, and co-investment opportunities.

John Wernke is a financial advisor with Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Berthel Fisher since 2020 and previously held advisory roles at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services from 2017 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Harrison Kiwanis, a nonprofit organization focused on raising funds and awareness for helping children, and he also prepares tax filings through a local tax service. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in assets. The firm delivers investment advice through various platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, employing tailored strategies based on client needs.

Jarrod Hart is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and its related entities, including Fortitude Financial Partners and Mariner Platform Solutions. Prior to this, he held positions at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a finance board member for Cornerstone Renter Equity in Cincinnati. Mariner Independent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm utilizes a diverse set of investment tools and is notable for its affiliated trust company and institutional consulting affiliates, which offer integrated custody and fiduciary services.

Jacob Forrester is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 credential and has experience at Fifth Third Bank and Key Bank dating back to 2014. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and typically manages portfolios on a discretionary basis across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and using affiliated model strategies.

Gang Lu is a financial advisor with Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and WealthWave. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Chartered Life Underwriter at Ash Brokerage, recommending insurance products. Consolidated Portfolio Review provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s advisor-driven investment process uses strategic asset allocation alongside fundamental and technical analysis, offering proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party sub-advisors.

Robert Huesman is a CFP® with 19 years at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC and 10 years of industry experience. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and related wealth-planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and an investment approach enhanced by AI and machine learning inputs.

Monte Hazelbaker is a financial advisor at IPI Wealth Management, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Planners, Inc. since 1999. IPI Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable and corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party manager programs, using an open-architecture platform with proprietary risk-based model suites and an outsourced-agent operational model.

Alexander Wertz is a CFP® professional with seven years at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, and a total of four years in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co. and Great American Insurance Company. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a team-based approach that integrates quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and model portfolios for third-party platforms.

Jacob Herman is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at US Bancorp, Medpace Holdings Inc, Ohio National Financial Services, Von Maur, Xavier University, and Sandcastle Field Services. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, separately managed account access, performance reporting, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, governmental entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored strategic asset allocation frameworks and manages portfolios across multiple asset classes, often delegating to third-party managers and utilizing affiliated model strategies as part of its investment approach.

Peter Bohrofen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Waverly Advisors, LLC since 2024, following prior roles at 9258 Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Advisors. Waverly Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individual clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm integrates traditional equity and fixed-income strategies with alternative and private market allocations and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and multi-family office solutions.

Andrew Kucia is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He has been with the firm since 2014. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, public agencies, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a team-based investment process that combines quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies and provides a broad range of services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

Fred Brink is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Johnson Investment Counsel, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Johnson Investment Counsel since 2015. Johnson Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, public agencies, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining multi-factor quantitative equity analysis with macro and micro fixed income strategies, and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model portfolio services for third-party platforms.

Anna Pfaehler is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Constellation Wealth Advisors since 2020. She previously worked at Horan Securities Inc. from 2014 to 2020. Pfaehler is the sole member of Capricorn Holdings, LLC, through which she authors newsletters and articles on financial planning topics. She also serves as a board member of the Cincinnati Estate Planning Council, a nonprofit focused on estate planning education and collaboration. Constellation Wealth Advisors provides customized investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $5.4 billion in assets and employs diversified strategies across public markets and private placements, supported by a formal due diligence process and an active Investment Committee.