Darin Schmidt is a financial advisor with Schmidt Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Lawrenceburg, IN, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and Ausdal Financial Partners, INC. Outside of investment advisory, he provides tax preparation and planning services, as well as insurance products including life, disability, long-term care, health, and fixed annuities. Schmidt Wealth Management, L.L.C. offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and certain corporate and retirement-plan clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analyses, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with investment strategies ranging from long-term asset allocation to alternative investments such as private placements and venture capital funds.

About the Firm Balance Life Planning was created to help mid-career individuals and families find balance between the financial and lifestyle needs of today, tomorrow, and legacy. Our approach combines the core tenets of financial planning: Investment Strategy Tax Planning Cash Flow/ Retirement Planning Insurance Analysis Estate Planning Furthermore, we offer planning catered to families that have more complex compensation such as stock options, RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP), etc. We utilize the latest technology available to deliver a seamless client experience that includes a planning portal, secure vault for planning documents, tax planning tools, and more. About Me I was born and raised in Canton, OH and relocated to the Cincinnati area to attend Xavier University. During that time, I met my wife Erica, and we settled in Villa Hills, KY. We have three beautiful daughters: Molly, Taylor, and Charlotte. We enjoy traveling, various sports, and dogs (we have three dogs Rev, Louis, and Teller). I started in the Financial Services industry at a large investment firm in 2011. During my nearly 10 years there, I worked my way from customer service, through various trading positions, to a book of clients of over 900 high-net worth households that I assisted with planning and investing. In February 2015, I earned my CFP® marks (CERTFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™). In September 2020, I decided it was time for a change that offered a better life balance and client experience. I joined a smaller firm in Blue Ash, OH, as a Senior Advisor. During that time, I gained valuable experience working through complex planning scenarios with high-net worth clients, managing day to day operations of the firm, and was closely connected to a first-class CPA firm. Of the thousands of clients I've had the privilege to serve, several carried ranging degrees of regret around their financial planning path. Most of which sounded like: "if I knew then what I knew now, I would have...". I have designed Balanced Life Planning to meet clients and families where they are earlier in life to create better financial outcomes.

Michael Scheel is a financial advisor with Profolio Investments, Inc. in Union, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Profolio Investments since 2014. Profolio Investments, Inc. is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers fee-based discretionary portfolio management, written financial planning, and retirement plan services, focusing on strategic asset allocation and customized portfolios that may include exchange-listed securities, fixed income, ETFs, and select alternative investments.

Garrett Wayne is a financial advisor at Wayne Financial LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at The Randolph Company and the University of Cincinnati. Wayne Financial LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach with a focus on long-term trading and offers client risk tolerance documentation, monthly account reviews, and custodial reporting through Schwab Institutional.

Jerome Knochelmann is a financial advisor at Kwma with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Brokerage Services before founding Knochelmann Wealth Management & Advisor (KWMA) LLC. He is also the owner and registered agent of Atriox Capital LLC, which is currently not operating. KWMA provides investment advice and planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering services including ongoing wealth management, comprehensive financial and retirement plans, and hourly consulting. The firm employs a disciplined, active, and diversified investment approach using firm-created model portfolios and various analytical methods, with certain higher-risk strategies applied only with client consent.

Michael Weber is a financial advisor with Research & Portfolio Management in Crescent Springs, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at American Equity Investment Corp from 2013 to 2019 and has been with Research & Portfolio Management since 2011. Research & Portfolio Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a mix of long- and short-term strategies.

Luann Driscoll is a financial advisor at Research & Portfolio Management with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at American Equity Investment Corp and Mcw Financial, Inc., the latter operating as Research & Portfolio Management. Research & Portfolio Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a suitability-driven, equity-focused investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and utilizes Raymond James Asset Management Services for separately managed accounts.

Lucas Lloyd is a financial advisor with Lloyd Financial Group LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lloyd Financial Group in 2025, he worked at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. for six years and was employed at Muskingham University for four years. He maintains an inactive insurance license but does not engage in insurance sales. Lloyd Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and a long-term orientation, with portfolios customized to client objectives and monitored for rebalancing or tax considerations.

I started my career at Fidelity Investments before transitioning to Merrill Lynch to join a wealth management team managing $2.2 billion in assets. In January 2020, I broke away from Merrill Lynch to found Incline Wealth Advisors, an independent, fiduciary, wealth management firm. I had to persevere a very tough start when the Covid pandemic broke out in early 2020, but was able to make it through the tough times with my business. I have since grown tremendously since then and have brought on two employees. Through my business I work closely with business owners to provide advice on retirement planning, investment and risk management, cash flow and debt management, estate planning, tax strategies, business exits, acquisitions and succession planning. In 2022, I acquired a local business called GameMaster Athletic. In addition to being an owner in the business I sit on our Board of Directors and oversee some operations with our current CEO. I am married and have 5 children. Certifications: • CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Community Work: • Elder High School Investment Committee • Western Economic Counsel: Board Member & Treasurer • Former: Make-A-Wish Foundation: Emerging Leader Advisory Board Member • Former: Thomas More Alumni Association: Board Member • Future Our Lady of Visitation Basketball Coordinator