Brian Schweder is a financial advisor at Souders Financial Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Private Client Services, LPL Financial, and Advantage Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an independent contractor for group and individual benefits and participates in business development for corporate retirement plans. 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 incorporating model portfolios, strategic asset allocation, and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

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® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been affiliated with Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. and Triad Advisors, Inc. since 2013. Legacy Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, estate planning, and risk-management advice to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs a proprietary, goal-oriented planning process that guides a diversified asset allocation framework and offers specialized strategies such as the Legacy Protected Outcome Portfolios (POPS) to address client risk parameters.

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.

Steven Hamann is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a professional airline pilot for Delta Air Lines, a position he has held since 1997. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisory representatives. The firm employs diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms alongside fee-based planning and consulting services.

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.

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.

James Cloud is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Savvy since 2026. He previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors for seven years and at RFH CPA's, PLLC for three years. Cloud is a board member and treasurer of The Roaring Brook Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving children in Lexington, KY. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment plans using a primarily index-based, long-term approach alongside active equity portfolios and employs technology-driven tools, third-party sub-advisers, and in-house tax and estate planning support.

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.

Brian Couch is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments, including Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a photography business specializing in weddings, portraits, and sports. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing diversified strategies and third-party manager oversight.

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.

Stephen Harper is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simplicity Wealth, LLC for six years and has owned Preservation Wealth Consultants LLC since 2012, providing tax preparation and advisory services. Harper is also an enrolled agent with the IRS and serves as a speaker at local churches several times a year. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, a web-based asset management platform, and access to alternative and private investments, operating alongside affiliated entities that support various financial and real estate services.

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.