Thomas Kleptz is a financial advisor at Turnstone Financial in Troy, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with OT Financial, LLC d/b/a Turnstone Financial since 2014. Turnstone Financial provides manager selection, supervision, and portfolio monitoring services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, often serving as corporate trustee through Turnstone Private Trust. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory and conducts thorough due diligence on third-party subadvisers managing client assets.

Chad Tennant is a financial advisor with The Freedom Experience, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Landmark Investment Group, TWAMS Financial Planning, Summit Wealth Management, and First Command. Outside of advising, he manages a professional liaison management services business. The Freedom Experience is an independent wealth management firm serving primarily high-net-worth individual households, as well as charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing fundamental security analysis and a diverse mix of domestic and international securities.

Rusty Miller is a financial advisor at Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bcj Capital Management and Horter Investment Management, LLC. Miller is also the owner of American Liberty Financial Network, where he is involved in insurance sales. Aegis Wealth Management, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $176 million in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through a team-based approach that utilizes several sub-advisers.

Justin Cress is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Troy, Ohio, holding 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Cress serves on the local school board and holds leadership roles in several local businesses, including indoor tanning salons and a barber/beauty salon. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm utilizes multiple investment platforms and model-based solutions, supporting a range of account structures and investment restrictions.

Adam Fullenkamp is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. since 2021. He also works with Seniormark LLC, where he is involved in soliciting Medicare Health Insurance. Creative Financial Designs serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management and financial planning through various strategies, including a notable suite of Biblical Responsible Investing options. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a broad range of investment approaches.

Daniel Hoelscher is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is the managing member of SeniorMark, LLC and has been associated with the firm since 2009. He also has experience at Creative Financial Design, Inc. and has worked as an independent insurance agent since 1997. Outside of his advisory roles, Hoelscher serves as president and teacher for LoveTruthFully, Inc., a nonprofit focused on Christian education. SeniorMark, LLC is a registered investment adviser that serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory services through an affiliated registered adviser, Creative Financial Design, Inc., which manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Stefan Biddinger is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 5 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Western & Southern Life and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, Biddinger serves as a lay pastor at Xenia Nazarene, providing preaching and pastoral duties. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management supported by an in-house investment management and research team that develops strategic model portfolios and adaptive investment strategies.

Jordan Rethman is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds the Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and also works as an accountant specializing in tax preparation and bookkeeping. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a mix of custodians and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary account management.

David Selsor is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Piqua, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. 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 combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Aaron Watkins is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding seven years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Watkins serves as a high school volleyball coach and is a board member and officer for Raise the Roof for the Arts. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a broad client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs through a network of several hundred advisors.

Salem Nganga is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group in 2025, he worked at Empower Financial Services and held roles at several other companies including Spark Driver and Jenzabar. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated solutions linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan-selected investment lineups.

Sarah Stammen is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a shareholder and treasurer at McCrate, Delaet & Co, a CPA firm specializing in tax preparation and accounting. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through its network of independent investment advisor representatives.

Bradley Hoge is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Avantax Investment Services. He is also involved as a member of McCrate Wealth Management LLC. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives using a variety of custodians and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary account management.

Scott Steineman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, 1st Global Advisors, and McCrate DeLaet & Company, where he remains an owner and shareholder of a tax preparation and accounting firm. Outside of advisory work, Steineman is involved with NSDW Properties, a real estate sales and property management business. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through its network of independent advisors.

Jonathon Sears is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014, alongside a concurrent role at Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Sears serves as an adjunct instructor at Sinclair Community College and Indiana University East. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

William Eaton is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, based in Troy, Ohio, with 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015 and has worked in the insurance industry since 1986. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an insurance agency in Dayton, Ohio. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s fiduciary-based model incorporates a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Cheryl Boyer is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp. She has been working with Money Concepts since 1986 and has spent over three decades providing financial services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with The Gregory Reyes Foundation as a consultant and volunteer. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise-scale advisory firm managing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, using model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Dustin Booher is a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Guardian Life since 2023 and transitioned to Park Avenue Securities in 2026. Prior to his career in finance, he worked in education, including positions at Wright State University and Milton-Union High School. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party models and technology solutions.

Brian Addis is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Troy, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for three years before joining GWN Securities in 2019. In addition to advisory services, he is also involved in insurance sales, including accident, health, life, and VA insurance products. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes both model-based allocations and tactical trading strategies in its portfolio management approach.

Gregg Hews is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 39 years of industry experience and currently operates in Troy, Ohio. Prior to his current roles, he has worked with firms including OneAmerican Securities and Ameritas Investment Company. He is also involved in Hews Financial Services, which focuses on the sale and servicing of life, disability, long-term care, medical, group products, and fixed annuities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services that include proprietary and third-party investment programs.