Frederick Scheeler is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of experience in financial services. He is the principal of Scheeler Financial Group in West Chester, OH, and has worked at Northwestern Mutual and Private Advisor Group, LLC. His career includes roles in wealth management and investment services spanning over two decades. Scheeler Financial Group provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches for asset allocation and security selection, managing accounts with strategies including long- and short-term trading, margin, options, ETFs, and fixed income.

John VanWeelden, MBA, CAP, AIF, and Principal at VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SIGMA Financial Corporation and SPC for ten years each before founding his current firm in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an educational book on retirement titled The Real Deal on Retirement. VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy with tactical adjustments, using a three-pronged portfolio framework and may incorporate third-party defensive strategies as appropriate.

Jing Chen is a financial advisor at UIS Investment Management LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at UIS Investment Management since 2015. Prior to her advisory career, she was retired from 2006 to 2020. UIS Investment Management LLC provides discretionary asset management services tailored to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis to manage accounts without imposing a minimum balance requirement.

James Connell II is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is the principal of Retirement Planning Group, LLC and previously worked at VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC and WKRC-TV. Connell is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of various insurance products. Retirement Planning Group, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, pooled, and institutional clients. The firm employs diversified asset-allocation strategies tailored to clients’ time horizons and risk tolerances and often delegates portfolio management to third-party sub-advisors under its supervision.

Donald Felty Sr. is a financial advisor with Donald Felty, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Donald Felty LLC since 2001 and has been affiliated with Transamerica Life Services since 1986. Donald Felty LLC provides discretionary asset management primarily for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and business entities. The firm employs a combination of technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory to construct tailored investment portfolios, managing stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and options with ongoing supervision.

Michael Masterson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Masterson Investment Counsel, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2019. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at 1919 Investment Counsel and Bank of America. Masterson Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm uses a value-oriented investment approach based on fundamental analysis and discounted cash flow estimates, managing portfolios within customized asset-allocation targets and incorporating ESG, faith-based, or values-based guidelines when requested.

Kurt Jacobsma is the sole advisor at Jacobsma Financial, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Range USA, RSM US, LLP, Deloitte & Touche, LLP, and The Woods. Jacobsma Financial is a fee-only, sole-proprietorship investment advisory firm serving individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, business entities, trusts, and estates. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and long-term, buy-and-hold investing, using a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities tailored to each client’s risk tolerance and time horizon.

Peter Greene is a financial advisor at Greene Wealth Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Baynes Investment Counsel LLC and Western & Southern Life and Brokerage Services. Greene is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating approximately 10% of his time to insurance-related activities. Greene Wealth Management LLC is an Ohio-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning, typically constructing long-term, diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual securities.

David Leisring is a financial advisor with Capital Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GE Aerospace and the University of Dayton. He is also licensed as an insurance agent, engaging in sales of insurance product offerings. Capital Advisory Services, LLC provides individualized investment portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services with a strategic investment approach that integrates passive and active funds, periodic rebalancing, and global diversification, while also offering tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services.

William Haase is a financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 365 Wealth Management Group. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Axecap Investments LLC since 2021 and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a catering business named Noms Noms LLC. 365 Wealth Management Group is a small advisory team managing approximately $183 million for about 410 clients. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-factor equity model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various investment vehicles.

Roy McGuffin is a financial advisor at Kapstone Financial Advisors LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., United Advisors Services, LLC, and National Asset Management. McGuffin is also a licensed insurance professional, dedicating less than 10% of his time to that activity. Kapstone Financial Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm focuses on long-term, ETF and mutual fund investments, combining fundamental and technical analysis while accommodating shorter-term trading for portfolio needs.

Arthur Owens is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at VanWeelden Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Concourse Financial Group Securities, Inc. Owens is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. VanWeelden Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and estates, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with tactical adjustments, using a three-pronged portfolio framework and incorporating third-party defensive strategies when appropriate.

Edward Kolanko is a financial advisor with Baynes Investment Counsel LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baynes in 2024, he was associated with Allstate Insurance Company and operated his own practice, Kolanko Capital. Outside of his financial career, he serves as a councilman for the Village of Walbridge, Ohio, and has officiated basketball for the Ohio High School Athletic Association since 2008. Baynes Investment Counsel LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning mainly for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, offering services that include tailored investment policy statements, educational workshops, and access to private investment opportunities for accredited investors.

Jeremiah Mccarthy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at McCarthy Tax Services, where he provides tax preparation services. McCarthy Wealth & Tax Advisors offers discretionary investment advisory and asset-allocation services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities, primarily utilizing third-party manager programs and model portfolios. The firm operates with a fiduciary standard for retirement accounts and maintains an affiliation with an accounting practice for integrated tax and advisory services.

Hunter Collier is a financial advisor at KLD Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Enterprise and Prudential Insurance Company of America. KLD Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement plan consulting. The firm designs personalized asset allocation plans using a combination of passive and active strategies, including ETFs and mutual funds, and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

Christopher Merz is a Series 65-licensed advisor at McBryar Advisory Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining McBryar Advisory Services, he worked at Siemens Digital Industries Software Inc. and Ally PLM Solutions, Inc. He is based in Maineville, Ohio. McBryar Advisory Services provides personalized, fee-based investment management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory-based asset allocation and strategic portfolio construction, often partnering with third-party managers for discretionary portfolio management.

Eric Hamberg is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Rik Saylor Financial, Inc. He has held roles at Savvy, Triad Advisors, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Hamberg serves as a board member and treasurer for Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, a nonprofit charity supporting unprivileged babies. Rik Saylor Financial provides discretionary investment and wealth management, financial planning, and limited-scope consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of asset classes and third-party technology platforms to support account management and reporting.

William Haase is a financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 365 Wealth Management Group. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009 and Axecap Investments LLC since 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Haase is a leader and trumpet player in a brass quintet that performs at churches and retirement homes. 365 Wealth Management Group is a small advisory team managing approximately $183 million for about 410 clients, providing asset management, retirement plan services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses a multi-factor equity model combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, offering tailored portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Michael Moloney is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with Meyer Gates Financial Advisors, Inc, based in West Chester, OH. He has 16 years of industry experience and also serves as the managing shareholder and an attorney at Sebaly Shillito & Dyer, a legal professional association. Moloney has been with Sebaly Shillito & Dyer since 1990 and with SS&D Financial, LLC since 2003. Meyer Gates Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using a core-and-satellite framework with both fundamental and technical analysis, managing approximately $151 million for about 163 clients.

Douglas Meyer is a financial advisor with Meyer Gates Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at SS+D Financial, Inc. since 2014. Meyer Gates Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with a core-and-satellite framework and manages approximately $151 million for about 163 clients.