Shawn Hannegan is a CFP® professional with six years of experience as a financial advisor at Hannegan Wealth Management, LLC. He also owns and operates an accounting firm, Shawn P. Hannegan CPA, LLC DBA Hannegan & Associates, which he has managed since 2013. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at First Financial Bancorp for three years. Hannegan Wealth Management is an independent, single-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and business clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach focused on low turnover and tax efficiency, combining fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and utilizing third-party sub-advisors for portfolio management.

James Dunphy is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Dunphy Wealth Management, Inc. since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services. Dunphy Wealth Management serves individuals, IRAs, revocable living trusts, and small businesses with fee-only portfolio management, financial planning, and tax consultation. The firm combines investment management with accounting and tax services, offering diversified portfolios built from no-load, no-transaction-fee mutual funds and ETFs, as well as automated rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting options.

About the Firm Balance Life Planning was created to help mid-career individuals and families find balance between the financial and lifestyle needs of today, tomorrow, and legacy. Our approach combines the core tenets of financial planning: Investment Strategy Tax Planning Cash Flow/ Retirement Planning Insurance Analysis Estate Planning Furthermore, we offer planning catered to families that have more complex compensation such as stock options, RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP), etc. We utilize the latest technology available to deliver a seamless client experience that includes a planning portal, secure vault for planning documents, tax planning tools, and more. About Me I was born and raised in Canton, OH and relocated to the Cincinnati area to attend Xavier University. During that time, I met my wife Erica, and we settled in Villa Hills, KY. We have three beautiful daughters: Molly, Taylor, and Charlotte. We enjoy traveling, various sports, and dogs (we have three dogs Rev, Louis, and Teller). I started in the Financial Services industry at a large investment firm in 2011. During my nearly 10 years there, I worked my way from customer service, through various trading positions, to a book of clients of over 900 high-net worth households that I assisted with planning and investing. In February 2015, I earned my CFP® marks (CERTFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™). In September 2020, I decided it was time for a change that offered a better life balance and client experience. I joined a smaller firm in Blue Ash, OH, as a Senior Advisor. During that time, I gained valuable experience working through complex planning scenarios with high-net worth clients, managing day to day operations of the firm, and was closely connected to a first-class CPA firm. Of the thousands of clients I've had the privilege to serve, several carried ranging degrees of regret around their financial planning path. Most of which sounded like: "if I knew then what I knew now, I would have...". I have designed Balanced Life Planning to meet clients and families where they are earlier in life to create better financial outcomes.

Brock Muller is a financial advisor at E2 Financial Services, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Edward Jones, Cornerstone Retirement Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as a sole proprietor insurance agent. E2 Financial Services provides investment advice and ongoing portfolio management on a non-discretionary basis to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm combines personalized investment planning with insurance product recommendations through an affiliated agency and emphasizes client approval for all trades.

Charles Dozois is a financial advisor at Allied Planning Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments in various capacities from 2001 to 2026, including roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Allied Planning Partners provides fee-only financial planning and educational seminars primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on producing written financial plans and investment recommendations without managing or holding client assets, employing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor advice based on client-specific factors.

Jerome Knochelmann is a financial advisor at Kwma with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services before founding Knochelmann Wealth Management & Advisor (KWMA) LLC. He is also the owner and registered agent of Atriox Capital LLC, which is currently not operating. KWMA provides investment advice and planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering services including ongoing wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement plans, and hourly consulting. The firm employs a disciplined, active, and diversified investment approach using firm-created model portfolios and various analytical methods, with certain higher-risk strategies applied only with client consent.

Brian Mann is a financial advisor with Fortress Financial Partners in Florence, Kentucky. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Palomino Group LLC and FTJ FundChoice, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Mann serves as the Church Administrator for Florence Methodist Church, managing finance, administration, and operations. Fortress Financial Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs qualitative and quantitative analysis in security selection, typically guiding clients toward long-term buy-and-hold strategies.

Timothy Mandel is a financial advisor with Mandel Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Mandel & Associates, Beam Suntory, and Republic National Distribution Company. Mandel Financial Services is an independent, solo-registered adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and investment strategies across various asset classes, including less common allocations such as venture capital and private placements.

Adam Schmidt is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the ski patrol at Perfect North Slopes, providing emergency first aid and promoting safety in snow sports. Strategic Wealth Partners LLC provides fiduciary investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning through both direct management and third-party money managers. The firm focuses on manager selection and due diligence, aligning strategies with client risk tolerances and incorporating alternative investments for eligible clients.

Tyler Henderson is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Monterey Wealth, where he has worked since 2022, following previous roles at Oxford Financial Partners and MML Investors Services Inc. His credentials include the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Monterey Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a range of strategies tailored to client objectives, including asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, and both short- and long-term purchase approaches.

Matthew Yerkes is a financial advisor at Shea Financial Advisors in New Richmond, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Shea Financial Advisors since 2015. Shea Financial Advisors provides fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individuals and families, emphasizing a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with strategic asset allocation across various equity classes and fixed income. The firm integrates tax planning and preparation into many engagements and manages accounts on a discretionary basis, occasionally delegating to independent managers while maintaining oversight.

Michael Weber is a financial advisor with Research & Portfolio Management in Crescent Springs, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Equity Investment Corp from 2013 to 2019 and has been with Research & Portfolio Management since 2011. Research & Portfolio Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a mix of long- and short-term strategies.

Douglas Mcpeek is a financial advisor with Nottinghill Investment Advisers, Ltd in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Nottinghill Investment Advisers since 1996. Nottinghill Investment Advisers serves both individual taxable and tax-exempt clients on a fully discretionary basis, offering portfolio management focused on equity and balanced strategies alongside a standalone investment-planning process. The firm employs a rules-based, quantitatively driven investment approach emphasizing large-cap, primarily value-oriented equities, and provides subscription and research services as well as specialized billing arrangements for external advisers.

Ryan Lauer is a financial advisor at Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management, he worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for seven years. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management provides personalized investment advisory services, retirement plan management, and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a structured Discovery process and works with third-party Sub-Advisers to tailor portfolio strategies, managing approximately $102.8 million in assets across 166 clients.

Luann Driscoll is a financial advisor at Research & Portfolio Management with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Equity Investment Corp and Mcw Financial, Inc., the latter operating as Research & Portfolio Management. Research & Portfolio Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes Raymond James Asset Management Services for separately managed accounts.

Ray Isaacs is the sole advisor at Isaacs & Associates, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Parkland Securities and Spc. Isaacs is also a licensed insurance agent, recommending insurance products alongside his advisory work. Isaacs & Associates provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business entities. The firm uses a combination of in-house and third-party model portfolios with an investment approach focused on asset allocation and regular rebalancing, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Mc Kay is a financial advisor with Nautical Star Financial Group LLC and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has three years of industry experience and has worked at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and BFC PLANNING, Inc., among other roles. In addition to his advisory work, he sells life, long-term care, and disability insurance as a licensed agent. Nautical Star Financial Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, tailored portfolio construction using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, and integrates third-party managers and sub-advisors while serving as a fiduciary.

Michael Weber is a financial advisor with Research & Portfolio Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years at American Equity Investment Corp. He has been with Research & Portfolio Management since 2011. Research & Portfolio Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with a blend of long- and short-term strategies.

Jereme Ransick is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in financial advising, currently practicing at Principled Wealth Advisors, LLC in Covington, KY. He has been with Principled Wealth Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Hog Gap Hollow, LLC, a real estate management entity in Kentucky. Principled Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and foundations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager services, using a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and model portfolios.

Luke Merry is a CFP® with ten years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a co-owner and advisor at Principled Wealth Advisors, LLC, and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory role, he founded Little Liturgy, a business focused on 3D printing and selling toy figures. Principled Wealth Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and foundations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with access to third-party managers and model portfolios.