Sidney, OH Office

Jordan Rethman is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at United Planners since 2022 and also maintains a role as an accountant specializing in tax preparation and bookkeeping at McCrate, Delaet & Company. Additionally, he is involved as a portfolio manager with McCrate Wealth Management, LLC. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banks. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based financial planning and portfolio management through its network of 477 independent advisors.

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 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Avantax Investment Services, and he is also involved with McCrate Wealth Management LLC. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through independent advisers. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary account management and operates as a limited partnership with formalized support for advisor transitions.

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.

Kevin Schlarman is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, and 1st Global Capital Corp. In addition to his advisory work, Schlarman is a shareholder at McCrate, DeLaet & Co CPA and serves on the board of S&H Products, a community and civic organization in Sidney, Ohio. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a combination of advisory and brokerage services supported by multiple custodians and third-party managers.

Mark Hoge is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 15 years of industry experience and has held roles at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1ST Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Hoge is a shareholder in a CPA firm and serves as a board member for German Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. United Planners Financial Services supports a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and money managers. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, delivering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions.