John Cranley III is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and has a long career that includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and ownership of John J. Cranley Company. Cranley is also involved in insurance brokerage activities through CMS Insurance and John J. Cranley Co. Inc, focusing on life and property/casualty insurance. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a range of custody, execution, and advisory services.

Kristopher Mcknight is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, First Star Logistics, Jeff Wyler Nissan, and Cintas Corporation. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, offering both advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides multiple investment programs through the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio management and advisor-directed strategies.

Jonathan Jarvis is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and recent engagements with Verso Financial and Valor Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he contributes non-fiction articles to The Line Magazine. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, employing multiple program platforms and leveraging third-party technology and managers.

Jennifer Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has served in operations management roles at Canvas Financial and Boom Planning since 2023 and has been affiliated with Ameritas entities since 2006. Outside of finance, Elliott is a freelance flutist and music director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Ohio, where she provides music for worship services and teaches flute. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, employing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios across multiple program platforms.

James Murphy is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments since 2007. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account that utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Alan Runkel is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of advising, he participates in bowling tournaments for prize money. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides various managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and access to third-party managers and TAMPs, operating under a fiduciary-based advisory model.

Kevin Walsh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Niehaus Financial Services, LLC, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation through Niehaus Tax Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while operating as a platform and back-office provider.

William Brems is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 36 years of experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2003. He is based in Cleves, Ohio, and holds a Series 63 license. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines multiple discretionary managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration and integrated corporate structure.

Matthew Holmes is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to manage discretionary model accounts primarily invested in mutual funds and ETFs.

Susan Hacker is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2004. 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, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

Rita Cornett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and its parent company, Fifth Third, since 2010. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Cory Mitchell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several Fidelity divisions as well as Fisher Investments. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, delivering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs through systematic methodologies.

Meghan Horine Schafer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Edward Jones, where she has worked since 2017. She has a total of eight years of industry experience, including prior work at State Farm Insurance. She is the owner of a commercial property development business in Lawrenceburg, IN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jay Otto is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2009 to 2026 before joining Cambridge in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Otto is an owner of a construction business, Otto and Walsh Construction. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through multiple platforms and custodians. The firm is known for its proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

William Bockhorst is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Winchester, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1992 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of non-investment home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which serves individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited set of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Lisa Losievsky is a Benefits & Planning Consultant specializing in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. She partners with clients to provide comprehensive and holistic financial planning tailored to their unique needs, with a focus on incorporating Executive Benefits into their strategies. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2015, Lisa has held several roles, including Retirement Solutions Representative, Senior SPS Executive Services Specialist, and Workplace Planning Consultant II. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and executive benefits, reflecting her progression and expertise within the company. Outside of her professional work, Lisa enjoys camping, cooking and baking, kayaking, spending time with pets, and reading.

Justin Barrett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hamilton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at Color Brite Display from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts trivia events at a bar one night a week. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Sarah Pott is an advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity and LCNB National Bank, as well as work at the University of Cincinnati and LaRosa's Pizzeria. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicole Cutcher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at DNA Diagnostics Center, Standard Retirement Services, StanCorp Equities, Schaeffer's Investment Research, and Huntington National Bank. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program offers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by a centralized due diligence process.

Joseph O'Neal is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Fidelity affiliates since 2015, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing systematic methodologies and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and advise on diversified portfolios.