Columbus, OH Office

Austin Mauk is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC in Columbus, OH. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Independence Wealth Advisors, and Golden Reserve, LLC. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both centrally managed and locally managed investment strategies, incorporating fundamental analysis, tactical allocation, and ESG risk-based models across a diverse client base.

Robert Mauk is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Summerfield XV Civic Association, a homeowner's association in Pickerington, Ohio. Apollon Wealth Management provides comprehensive advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations, combining centrally managed strategies with local portfolio oversight. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and tactical investment approaches and offers specialized services including private fund advisory and alternative investment recommendations.

Lydia Kocab is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC in Columbus, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at PNC Financial Services Group and Gateway Wealth, Inc. Outside of financial services, she was involved with India Gospel League for four years. Apollon Wealth Management serves individuals, families, businesses, and charitable organizations with a broad range of investment management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm employs a combination of centrally managed and locally managed strategies, uses fundamental analysis alongside tactical allocations, and offers specialized services including ESG models, tax management tools, and private funds.

Joseph Chornyak Sr. is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently a managing partner at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC d/b/a Chornyak & Associates and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is an author of the book *The Wealth Maze* and serves as a board member for the Foundation for Financial Planning. Apollon Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines centralized investment strategies with local portfolio oversight and employs both fundamental and tactical approaches, integrating tax-aware tools and alternative investment options.

Susan Bickel is a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott, Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Apollon Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory services and employs a combination of centrally managed strategies and local portfolio decision-making, integrating both fundamental and tactical approaches along with tax-aware tools and independent sub-manager engagement.

Joseph Chornyak Jr. is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Janney Montgomery Scott and Commonwealth Financial Network, as well as long-term associations with Chornyak & Associates and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in commercial real estate management. Apollon Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive advisory services such as portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a hybrid investment approach combining centrally managed strategies with local portfolio oversight, and it is known for its platform structure supporting a network of investment adviser representatives and private fund sponsorship.