Ethan Layne is a financial advisor at Layne Financial Group in Huntington, WV, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at several entities including Maynard & Mease CPAs and Consumers Gas Utility Company. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Layne Tax Solutions, a tax and accounting firm. Layne Financial Group provides discretionary investment management, wealth planning, and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes institutional-style asset allocation and a factor-based investment approach, incorporating model portfolios, external consultants, and sub-advisory relationships.

William Hensley is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Solutions, LLC. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. since 2014. Hensley serves as a board member of Young Life Huntington and is involved with the Rotary Club of Barboursville, WV, where he has held the position of past president. Creative Financial Solutions primarily provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services to individuals, families, small businesses, and trusts. The firm focuses on planning and fee-for-service models and utilizes third-party custodians and research to support investment recommendations.

Leif Clarke is the principal of Leif Clarke Wealth Management, Inc. in Ashland, KY, with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Private Client Services from 2015 to 2017. Clarke serves as a board director and investment professional for Ramey Estep Homes, Inc., a nonprofit organization serving troubled youth. Leif Clarke Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach and customizes recommendations based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs, and tax situation.

Anthony Park is an advisor at Leif Clarke Wealth Management, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has worked in financial services roles at firms including Baird and Kentucky Farmers Bank, and has experience in health department administration. Leif Clarke Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach and customizes recommendations based on clients’ risk tolerance, time horizon, income needs, and tax considerations.

Malcolm Maclaren is a financial advisor at Global Value Investment Corporation with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Global Value Investment Corporation, he worked in legal and compliance roles, including at the Law Offices of Malcolm J. MacLaren and The Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. He is also a co-member of Machair, LLC, a commercial real estate company. Global Value Investment Corporation provides investment research and discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a fundamental, value-oriented investment approach that includes both short- and long-term strategies. The firm offers services such as wrap-fee programs, sub-advisory arrangements, and manages private funds.

Chandis Ferguson II is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2016. Ferguson also owns and operates Platinum Investments, LLC, an investment-related business. International Assets Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent advisers. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Christopher Hamm is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Western & Southern Financial Group and roles at Insurance and Beyond of Kentucky, LLC, where he is also an owner. In addition to his advisory work, he owns The Camayo Room of Ashland, an event venue rental business. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a network of approximately 97 advisors utilizing a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches.

Robert Brewster II is a financial advisor at United Brokerage Services, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with United Brokerage Services since 2005. United Brokerage Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and trust clients through various wrap fee and advisory programs. The firm primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis and is affiliated with United Bank through its parent company, United Asset Management Corporation.

Sarah Aluise is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and Wesley H Richardson. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform, combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary private bank models within an open-architecture framework.

Dennis Bearce is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Huntington, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2007. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and incorporates features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Susanne Eavenson is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with Truist and its predecessor firms since 2010. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of DODRILL Jewelers and is a board member of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living, a community organization supporting people with disabilities. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and third-party consulting supported by AI-enabled research tools.

Christen Harper is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Her prior experience includes a decade working with Dr. Mark Hickman before joining Empower Financial Services, Inc. and Empower Advisory Group. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model leverages proprietary and third-party methodologies to deliver point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Terresa Pratt is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with the firm since 2010, including a brief tenure at Ameriprise Financial Services. Pratt serves as a board member for the Developmental Therapy Center, a nonprofit providing therapy services to individuals with special needs, and is a past president and current member of the Greater Huntington Estate Planning Council. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes an open-architecture model combining third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank strategies, delivering wrap-fee programs through platforms such as Envestnet MAS.

Robert Klug Sr. is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Combined Insurance and the Law Offices of Robert J. Klug, Sr. Outside of advising, he provides ride share and delivery services through platforms such as Lyft, Uber, DoorDash, and Amazon Flex during evenings and weekends. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Anne Bolling is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Guyan Holding, LLC. Bolling serves on the boards of the Huntington YMCA and the Huntington Museum of Art. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as individual IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates financial planning with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time plans and optional managed account solutions.

Barbra Kitchen is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Baird since 2015. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, employing a range of investment strategies and overlay services to meet client goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Simmons is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having worked at RBC since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored advisory programs and portfolio management services utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers, with options for tax management and responsible investing.

Daniel Wells is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' full financial picture to develop personalized wealth management strategies that align with their goals. He offers access to Merrill’s investment insights alongside the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Daniel holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Marshall University. He is committed to building one-on-one relationships with clients to support their life goals and legacy planning. Additionally, he participates in community volunteer work, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Rolando Parsley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Huntington, WV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2022 and owns Parsley Holdings LLC doing business as Herd Tactical, a non-investment-related business he has operated since 2010. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a range of third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor client investment solutions.

Mark Compston is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as Treasurer on the board of Third and Center, a nonprofit organization in Ironton, OH. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.