BAHL & GAYNOR ADV PART 2B 7/2026

Part 2B of Form ADV: Brochure Supplement 255 East Fifth Street Suite 2700 Cincinnati, OH 45202 Telephone: 513-287-6100 Email: info@bahl-gaynor.com Web Address: www.bahl-gaynor.com 7/7/2026 This brochure supplement provides information about investment management personnel of Bahl & Gaynor LLC that supplements the Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel brochure. You should have received a copy of that brochure. Please contact Bahl & Gaynor if you have not received the Bahl & Gaynor brochure or if you have any questions about the contents of the supplement. Bahl & Gaynor LLC is a registered investment adviser under the U.S. Investment Adviser Act of 1940, as amended. Registration of an Investment Adviser does not imply any level of skill or training. The oral and written communications of an Adviser provide you with information about which you determine to hire or retain an Adviser. Additional information about Bahl & Gaynor LLC also is available on the SEC’s website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. You can search this site by a unique identifying number, known as a CRD number. Our firm's CRD number is 106139.  Full Legal Name Born 1961 CHARLES A. PETTENGILL Education Colgate University; BA, Economics; 1984 University of Chicago; MBA; Finance; 1986 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Director; from 1/2026 to current Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Chairman of the Board; from 4/2022 to 12/2025 Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Vice President, Senior Wealth Advisor; from 5/1/1997 to 4/2022 Designation Charles A. Pettengill has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/1996 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Charles A. Pettengill has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Charles A. Pettengill is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Charles A. Pettengill does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Charles A. Pettengill is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Charles A. Pettengill does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 2  Full Legal Name Born 1956 ELEANOR K. MOFFAT Education Princeton University; AB, History; 1978 John Hopkins University; MAS; Administrative Science; 1983 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 1/1/1999 to current Designation Eleanor K. Moffat has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/1988 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Eleanor K. Moffat has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Eleanor K. Moffat is not engaged in any other investment related activities. 2. Eleanor K. Moffat does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Eleanor K. Moffat is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Eleanor K. Moffat does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 3  Full Legal Name Born 1962 SCOTT D. RODES Education Vanderbilt University; BE, Mechanical Engineering; 1985 Xavier University; MBA; Business; 1987 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 6/1/2001 to current Designation Scott D. Rodes has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/1993 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Scott D. Rodes has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Scott D. Rodes is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Scott D. Rodes does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Scott D. Rodes is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Scott D. Rodes does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 4  Full Legal Name Born 1966 EDWARD A. WOODS Education Wittenberg University; BA, Business Administration; 1989 University of Cincinnati, MBA, Finance; 1996 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Director, Senior Wealth Advisor; from 9/1/2004 to current Designation Edward A. Woods has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/1996 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Edward A. Woods has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Edward A. Woods is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Edward A. Woods does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Edward A. Woods is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Edward A. Woods does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 5  Full Legal Name Born 1960 JOHN B. SCHMITZ Education University of Cincinnati, BA, Finance and Real Estate; 1982 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Director, Portfolio Manager; from 12/1/2005 to current Designation John B. Schmitz has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/1992 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information John B. Schmitz has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. John B. Schmitz is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. John B. Schmitz does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. John B. Schmitz is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation John B. Schmitz does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 6  Full Legal Name Born 1968 ELLIS D. HUMMEL Education Skidmore College, BA, Government; 1990 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Director, Senior Wealth Advisor; from 2/1/2008 to current Designation Ellis D. Hummel has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 6/2002 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Ellis D. Hummel has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Ellis D. Hummel is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Ellis D. Hummel does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Ellis D. Hummel is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Ellis D. Hummel does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 7  Full Legal Name Born 1967 STEPHANIE S. THOMAS Education Wittenberg University, BA, Economics; 1989 University of Notre Dame, MBA 1996 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Institutional Client Managing Director, Portfolio Manager; from 7/2/2012 to current Designation Stephanie S. Thomas has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/2001 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Stephane S. Thomas has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Stephane S. Thomas is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Stephane S. Thomas does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Stephane S. Thomas is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Stephane S. Thomas does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 8  Full Legal Name Born 1979 W. JEFF BAHL Education Washington & Lee University, BSBA, Commerce; 2002 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Chairman of the Board, Director; from 1/2026 to current Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Director, Senior Wealth Advisor; from 5/1/2014 to 12/2025 Disciplinary Information W. Jeff Bahl has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. W. Jeff Bahl is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. W. Jeff Bahl does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. W. Jeff Bahl is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation W. Jeff Bahl does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 9  Full Legal Name Born 1960 CHRISTOPHER M. ROWANE Education Gannon University, BSBA, Finance; 1983 Gannon University, MBA, Finance; 1988 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 5/1/2014 to current Designation Christopher M. Rowane has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/1998 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Christopher M. Rowane has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Christopher M. Rowane is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Christopher M. Rowane does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Christopher M. Rowane is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Christopher M. Rowane does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 10  Full Legal Name Born 1987 NICHOLAS W. PUNCER Education University of Cincinnati; BBA, Finance and Business Economics; 2010 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Institutional Product Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, from 5/1/2014 to current; Analyst, from 2010 to April 2014 Designation Nicholas W. Puncer has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/2014 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 6/2014 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Nicholas W. Puncer has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Nicholas W. Puncer is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Nicholas W. Puncer does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Nicholas W. Puncer is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Nicholas W. Puncer does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 11  Full Legal Name Born 1970 CHRISTOPHER J. HEEKIN Education Duke University, BA, Economics; 1992 Darden School at University of Virginia, MBA, 1999 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Managing Director, Senior Wealth Advisor; from 10/17/2016 to current Designation Christopher J. Heekin has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 7/2017 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below CAP®; Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy; 2/2022 6Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Christopher J. Heekin has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Christopher J. Heekin is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Christopher J. Heekin does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Christopher J. Heekin is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Christopher J. Heekin does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 12  Full Legal Name Born 1981 STEVEN N. BROWN Education University of Cincinnati; BA, Finance; 2004 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Financial Planning Specialist; from 1/8/2018 to current Huntington National Bank; Vice President and Wealth Advisor; from August 2011 to January 2018 Designation Steven N. Brown has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 3/2008 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Steven N. Brown has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Steven N. Brown is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Steven N. Brown does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Steven N. Brown is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Steven N. Brown does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 13  Full Legal Name Born 1988 SAMUEL L. KOOPMAN Education Xavier University, BSBA, Finance; 2010 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 7/1/2018 to current; Wealth Advisor Analyst; from 6/15/2015 to 6/30/2018 United States Army, Company Executive Officer; from 1/1/2014 to 6/1/2015; Brigade Medical Operations Officer; from 1/1/2013 – 12/31/2014 Designation Samuel L. Koopman has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 5/2017 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Samuel L. Koopman has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Samuel L. Koopman is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Samuel L. Koopman does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Samuel L. Koopman is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Samuel L. Koopman does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 14  Full Legal Name Born 1991 KEVIN T. GADE Education University of Cincinnati; BBA, Finance & Business Economics; 2014 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Chief Operating Officer & Portfolio Manager, from 4/2022 to current; Portfolio Manager, from 7/17/2018 to 4/2022; Portfolio Analyst, from 9/1/2016 to 7/11/2018 Designation Kevin T. Gade has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 8/2017 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 3/2018 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Kevin T. Gade has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Kevin T. Gade is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Kevin T. Gade does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Kevin T. Gade is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Kevin T. Gade does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 15  Full Legal Name Born 1980 KEITH HERBERT RENNEKAMP Education The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business BSBA, Finance, 2002 Xavier University Williams College of Business MBA, Finance, 2007 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 5/29/2018 to current Huntington National Bank; Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager; from September 2013 to May 2018 Designation Keith Herbert Rennekamp has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/2009 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 4/2012 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Keith Herbert Rennekamp has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Keith Herbert Rennekamp is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Keith Herbert Rennekamp does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities Keith Herbert Rennekamp consults with the CFA Institute that results in approximately 120 hours of his time in a one-year cycle. The majority of that time is outside of normal business hours, and Mr. Rennekamp is paid a stipend for his consultation. Additional Compensation Keith Herbert Rennekamp does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 16  Full Legal Name Born 1969 PETER MICHAEL KWIATKOWSKI Education California State University at Long Beach BS, Finance, Real Estate, & Law 1999 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager; from 4/2022 to current; Portfolio Manager; from 1/14/2019 to 4/2022 ClearArc Capital; in multiple positions most recently as Director, Growth & Income Strategies from 11/2002 to 12/2018 Designation Peter Michael Kwiatkowski has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/2002 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Peter Michael Kwiatkowski has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities Peter Michael Kwiatkowski is not engaged in any other investment related. activities. 2. Peter Michael Kwiatkowski does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation for the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities Peter Michael Kwiatkowski is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Peter Michael Kwiatkowski does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 17  Full Legal Name Born 1983 ROBERT SCOTT GROENKE Education University of Michigan, BA, Economics, 2005 University of Chicago, MBA, 2012 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Chief Executive Officer & President, Portfolio Manager, from 4/2022 to current; Portfolio Manager, from 12/16/2019 to 4/2022 Franklin Templeton; Vice President & Research Analyst, from 2018 to December 2019; Research Analyst; from August 2012 to 2018 Disciplinary Information Robert Scott Groenke has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Robert Scott Groenke is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Robert Scott Groenke does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Robert Scott Groenke is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Robert Scott Groenke does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 18  Full Legal Name Born 1980 MAURA ANNE KELLY Education University of Dayton, BSBA, Finance (major) & Accounting (minor), 2002 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 3/30/2020 to current US Bank; Senior Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager; from May 2017 to March 2020 Fifth Third Bank; Vice President, Senior Portfolio Manager; from December 2012 to May 2017 Designation Maura Anne Kelly has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; Xavier University, 2/2008 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Maura Anne Kelly has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Maura Anne Kelly is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Maura Anne Kelly does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Maura Anne Kelly is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Maura Anne Kelly does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 19  Full Legal Name Born 1976 ANDREW HAGEDORN Education University of Kentucky BSBA, Management and Economics, 1998 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 10/4/2021 to current Huntington National Bank; Senior Vice President & National Portfolio Manager Executive; from 12/2001 to 9/2021 Disciplinary Information Andrew Hagedorn has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Andrew Hagedorn is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Andrew Hagedorn does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Andrew Hagedorn is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Andrew Hagedorn does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 20  Full Legal Name Born 1993 IAN THOMAS OWENS Education University of Cincinnati, BBA, Finance; 2017 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Associate Portfolio Manager, from 5/2023 to current; Portfolio Analyst, from 8/14/2017 to 5/2023 Designation Ian Thomas Owens has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 11/2021 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Ian Thomas Owens has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Ian Thomas Owens is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Ian Thomas Owens does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Ian Thomas Owens is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Ian Thomas Owens does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 21  Full Legal Name Born 1995 ERIC JAMES ZINS Education University of Cincinnati College of Business BBA, Finance; 2018 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Associate Portfolio Manager, from 5/2023 to current; Portfolio Analyst; from 8/20/2018 to 5/2023 Designation Eric James Zins has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 2/2021 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Eric James Zins has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Eric James Zins is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Eric James Zins does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Eric James Zins is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Eric James Zins does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 22  Full Legal Name Born 1997 MATTHEW JOHN CARROLL Education Xavier University Williams College of Business BSBA, Finance, 2020 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Analyst; from 8/17/2020 to current Prior to 8/2022 Matthew John Carroll was a student at Xavier University Designation Matthew John Carrol has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 3/2022 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Matthew John Carroll has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Matthew John Carroll is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Matthew John Carroll does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Matthew John Carroll is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Matthew John Carroll does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 23  Full Legal Name Born 1995 KELSEY MARIE FLANNERY Education University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business BBA, Finance 2016 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Analyst; from 8/26/2021 to current Huntington National Bank; Portfolio Manager; from 9/2017 to 8/2021 Designation Kelsey Marie Flannery has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 8/2022 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Kelsey Marie Flannery has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Kelsey Marie Flannery is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Kelsey Marie Flannery does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Kelsey Marie Flannery is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Kelsey Marie Flannery does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 24  Full Legal Name Born 1990 MICHAEL MURRAY DELPRINCE Education Centre College, BA, Economics, 2013 University of Cincinnati, MS, Taxation, 2022 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Advisor; from 2/2023 to present; Senior Wealth Management Analyst; from 2/14/2022 to 2/2023 Nationwide Financial; Territory Manager; from January 2017 to February 2022 Designation Michael Murray Del Prince has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 12/2016 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below CEPA; Certified Exit Planning Advisor; 10/2025 5Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Michael Murray DelPrince has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Michael Murray DelPrince is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Michael Murray DelPrince does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Michael Murray DelPrince is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Michael Murray DelPrince does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 25  Full Legal Name Born 1974 CHRISTIAN ROBERTS WING Education University of Cincinnati BA, Communications 1997 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 2/03/2023 to current Huntington National Bank; from June 2010 to January 2023 Disciplinary Information Christian Roberts Wing has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Christian Roberts Wing is not engaged in any other investment related activities. 2. Christian Roberts Wing does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Christian Roberts Wing is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Christian Roberts Wing does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 26  Full Legal Name Born 1987 GRANT EMERSON COOPER Education Miami University, BS, Finance, 2009 University of Cincinnati, MS, Finance, 2015 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Advisor; from 10/31/2022 to current US Bank Private Wealth Management; Portfolio Manager and Vice President; from May 2018 to October 2023 Johnson Investment Counsel; Portfolio Manager Assistant, from May 2015 to May 2018 Designation Grant Emerson Cooper has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 9/2019 1 Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 3/2020 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Grant Emerson Cooper has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Grant Emerson Cooper is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Grant Emerson Cooper does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Grant Emerson Cooper is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Grant Emerson Cooper does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 27  Full Legal Name Born 1974 MARCIE LIN WRIGHT Education Loyola University Chicago, Quinlan School of Business, M.B.A., Business Administration, 2014 Columbia College of Missouri, B.S., Business Administration, 2000 Highland Community College, A.S., Business Administration, 1995 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Wealth Advisor; from 5/1/24 to current Fifth Third Bank; Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Private Bank Portfolio Management, Regional Director of Portfolio Management, Team Lead and Senior Portfolio Manager; from April 2005 – April 2024 Designation Marcie Lin Wright has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 7/2008 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Marcie Lin Wright has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Marcie Lin Wright is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Marcie Lin Wright does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Marcie Lin Wright is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Marcie Lin Wright does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 28  Full Legal Name Born 1999 CHRISTOPHER ANTHONY GUY Education University of Cincinnati College of Business BBA, Finance, 2022 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Analyst; from 08/15/2022 to current Prior to 8/2022 Chris Anthony Guy was a student at University of Cincinnati Designation Christopher Anthony Guy has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 8/2024 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Christopher Anthony Guy has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Christopher Anthony Guy is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Christopher Anthony Guy does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Christopher Anthony Guy is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Christopher Anthony Guy does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 29  Full Legal Name Born 1994 DERRICK KIHEMBO Education The Johns Hopkins University B.S., Economics 2016 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Associate Portfolio Manager & Senior Trader; from 6/01/2018 to current Designation Derrick Kihembo has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFA®; Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst; 2/2022 1Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Derrick Kihembo has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Derrick Kihembo is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Derrick Kihembo does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Derrick Kihembo is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Derrick Kihembo does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 30  Full Legal Name Born 1999 MARY KATHERINE WALSH Education University of Cincinnati, BBA, Finance, 2022 University of Cincinnati, MS, Marketing, 2023 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Analyst; from 08/14/2023 to current Prior to 8/2023 Mary Katherine Walsh was a student at University of Cincinnati Designation Mary Katherine Walsh has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 4/2025 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Mary Katherine Walsh has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Mary Katherine Walsh is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Mary Katherine Walsh does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Mary Katherine Walsh is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Mary Katherine Walsh does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 31  Full Legal Name Born 1999 JOHN WILLIAM LANGENDERFER Education The Ohio State University, Max M. Fisher College of Business, BBA, Finance, 2023 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Analyst; from 08/14/2023 to current Prior to 8/2023 John William Langenderfer was a student at The Ohio State University Designation John William Langenderfer has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 1/2026 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information John William Langenderfer has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities John William Langenderfer is not engaged in any other investment related. activities. 2. John William Langenderfer does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. John William Langenderfer is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation John William Langenderfer does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 32  Full Legal Name Born 2001 WESLEY ANN ALSPAUGH Education University of Cincinnati, BBA, Accounting, 2023 University of Cincinnati, Certificate, Business Analytics, 2023 University of Cincinnati, MS, Finance, 2024 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Wealth Management Analyst; from 01/22/2024 to current Prior to 01/2024 Wesley Ann Alspaugh was a student at University of Cincinnati Designation Wesley Ann Alspaugh has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 5/2025 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Wesley Ann Alspaugh has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Wesley Ann Alspaugh is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Wesley Ann Alspaugh does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Wesley Ann Alspaugh is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Wesley Ann Alspaugh does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 33  Full Legal Name Born 1983 KRISTEN ELIZABETH ANKENBAUER Education Bowling Green State University, B.A., Economics, Political Science, 2005 Business Experience Bahl & Gaynor LLC; Senior Portfolio Manager; 1/2025 to current U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management: Senior VP, Private Wealth Advisor & Consultant from 5/2017 to 12/2024 Designation Kristen Elizabeth Ankenbauer has earned the following designation and is in good standing with the granting authority. CFP®; College of Financial Planning™; 7/2017 2Please see Minimum Qualifications Required below Disciplinary Information Kristen Elizabeth Ankenbauer has no reportable disciplinary history. Other Business Activities A. Investment Related Activities 1. Kristen Elizabeth Ankenbauer is not engaged in any other investment-related activities. 2. Kristen Elizabeth Ankenbauer does not receive commissions, bonuses or other compensation on the sale of securities or other investment products. B. Non-Investment Related Activities 1. Kristen Elizabeth Ankenbauer is not engaged in any other business or occupation that provides substantial compensation or involves a substantial amount of his time. Additional Compensation Kristen Elizabeth Ankenbauer does not receive any economic benefit from a non-advisory client for the provision of advisory services. All Bahl & Gaynor financial professionals who meet their goals are eligible to participate in an equity program. 34  Supervision of Firm Supervisor & Title: Robert S. Groenke, Chief Executive Officer& President Phone Number: 513-287-6100 Bahl & Gaynor supervises its investment adviser through the firm’s Compliance Policies and Procedures Manual. These policies and procedures are designed to comply with the supervision requirements under Section 203(e)(6) of the Advisers Act. The Chief Compliance Officer oversees their implementation and can be reached at 513-287-6118. Robert S. Groenke is responsible for overseeing company and business practices. Jenelle M. Armstrong, Chief Administrative Officer, manages staff-related matters, while Tita A. Rogers, 4IACCP®, Chief Compliance Officer, oversees the Code of Ethics, Investment Policies, Review Processes, Conflicts, and Risk Assessments. Both Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Rogers report concerns or risks to Mr. Groenke, who has ultimate supervisory responsibility for all investment and executive employees. Above Business Experience is for the most recent 5 years. 1 CFA - Minimum Qualifications Required The CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST, CFA® charter is a professional designation established in 1962 and awarded by CFA Institute. To earn the CFA charter, candidates must pass three sequential, six- hour examinations over two to four years. The three levels of the CFA Program test a wide range of investment topics, including ethical and professional standards, fixed-income analysis, alternative and derivative investments, and portfolio management and wealth planning. In addition, CFA charter holders must have at least four years of acceptable professional experience in the investment decision-making process and must commit to abide by, and annually reaffirm, their adherence to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct. 2 CFP - Minimum Qualifications Required The CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CFP® and federally registered CFP (with flame design) marks (collectively, the “CFP® marks”) are professional certification marks granted in the United States by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (“CFP Board”). The CFP® certification is a voluntary certification; no federal or state law or regulation requires financial planners to hold CFP® certification. It is recognized in the United States and a number of other countries for its (1) high standard of professional education; (2) stringent code of conduct and standards of practice; and (3) ethical requirements that govern professional engagements with clients. Currently, more than 62,000 individuals have obtained CFP® certification in the United States. To attain the right to use the CFP® marks, an individual must satisfactorily fulfill the following requirements: • Education – Complete an advanced college-level course of study addressing the financial planning subject areas that CFP Board’s studies have determined as necessary for the competent and professional delivery of financial planning services and attain a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited United States college or university (or its equivalent from a foreign university). CFP Board’s financial planning subject areas include insurance planning and 35  • • • risk management, employee benefits planning, investment planning, income tax planning, retirement planning, and estate planning; Examination – Pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Examination. The examination, administered in 10 hours over a two-day period, includes case studies and client scenarios designed to test one’s ability to correctly diagnose financial planning issues and apply one’s knowledge of financial planning to real world circumstances; Experience – Complete at least three years of full-time financial planning-related experience (or the equivalent, measured as 2,000 hours per year); and Ethics – Agree to be bound by CFP Board’s Standards of Professional Conduct, a set of documents outlining the ethical and practice standards for CFP® professionals. Individuals who become certified must complete the following ongoing education and ethics requirements in order to maintain the right to continue to use the CFP® marks: • • Continuing Education – Complete 30 hours of continuing education hours every two years, including two hours on the Code of Ethics and other parts of the Standards of Professional Conduct, to maintain competence and keep up with developments in the financial planning field; and Ethics – Renew an agreement to be bound by the Standards of Professional Conduct. The Standards prominently require that CFP® professionals provide financial planning services at a fiduciary standard of care. This means CFP® professionals must provide financial planning services in the best interests of their clients. CFP® professionals who fail to comply with the above standards and requirements may be subject to CFP Board’s enforcement process, which could result in suspension or permanent revocation of their CFP® certification. 4IACCP – Minimum Qualifications Required INVESTMENT ADVISOR CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE PROFESSIONAL, IACCP® The first industry designation of its kind, the Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional (IACCP®), was developed by the Center for Compliance Professionals, the education and professional development division of National Regulatory Services (NRS), a resource closely in tune with the changing complexity of the financial securities compliance profession and provider of compliance education for over 20 years. The IACCP® is awarded to knowledgeable, experienced individuals who complete an instructor-led program of face-to-face and online study, pass a certifying examination, and meet work experience, ethics and continuing education requirements. The designation signifies knowledge of investment adviser regulation and compliance best practice, and adherence to national recognized professional standards and ethical leadership. Exhaustive certification and course development, together with expert instructors and facilitators from the compliance, legal, regulatory, industry, and academic sectors, help ensure that individuals earning the IACCP® designation have been trained, tested and certified to meet high industry professional standards. IACCP® is a certification owned by the Investment Adviser Compliance Certificate Program®. This certification is awarded to individuals who successfully complete the program's initial and ongoing certification requirements. 5CEPA – Minimum Qualifications Required CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNING ADVISOR, CEPA is issued by the Exit Planning Institute. The CEPA credential requires completion of a five-day executive-level training program and passage of a 36  comprehensive examination. To maintain the designation, CEPAs must complete 40 hours of continuing education every three years, adhere to the EPI Code of Ethics, and maintain active membership in the Exit Planning Institute. 6CAP® – Minimum Qualifications Required The CHARTERED ADVISOR IN PHILANTHROPY, CAP® designation is awarded by The American College of Financial Services. To earn this designation, an individual must complete three graduate-level courses focused on philanthropic planning, charitable giving strategies, and gift planning in a nonprofit context, each with quizzes and a proctored final exam. Candidates must also have at least three years of full-time, relevant business experience within the five years preceding certification, which may include work in financial services, nonprofit organizations, or serving on nonprofit boards. In addition, designees agree to comply with The American College Code of Ethics and Procedures and participate in the Professional Recertification Program (PRP) to maintain the designation. Continuing education requirements include 30 hours every two years for client-facing designees, including one hour of ethics, and one hour of ethics every two years for non-client-facing designees. The program is delivered online and is self-paced. Verification of the designation is available through The American College of Financial Services at https://www.theamericancollege.edu. 37