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Phil Johnson is a Wealth Advisor, Managing Director, Investment Advisor Representative and an accredited Investment Fiduciary with over 3 decades of experience, along with a deep understanding of the financial markets. He helps clients define and reach their financial goals by providing individually tailored advice. His experience includes retirement planning, investments, insurance, tax planning, estate planning and debt management. Phil believes in taking a holistic approach when establishing financial plans. He works collaboratively with clients to increase understanding and knowledge about their financial position and helps guide them toward the best financial decisions in their journey toward financial security and independence. He is passionate about helping his clients manage their finances and provides proactive advice based on the client's individual needs. With his extensive knowledge and dedication to providing the best service, Phil is a great asset for all his clients.

In the complex world of finance, it's easy to become fixated on immediate numbers and lose sight of the bigger picture: What are you working toward, and how can a financial plan help you get there? We believe thoughtful, detailed planning can help you create a life that you enjoy. Our approach is centered around the idea that your why is just as important as the how. From our initial meeting, we want to know what truly matters to you. Once we've established your goals, we'll develop a personalized financial plan designed to meet your needs, wants, and lifestyle. Beyond your initial plan, we're here to provide guidance for all aspects of your financial picture. By working together to improve your financial wellness, we aim to have a positive impact on you and your loved ones' lives.

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What if you didn't need to be ultra-wealthy for personal, top-to-bottom financial guidance and investment advice? Since 1986, we've helped millions of people get the ball rolling on their financial plans — with straightforward guidance built around their story and where they're headed next. Today, we're proud to be one of America's top independent investment advisory firms as ranked by Barron's (awarded September 2025, based on prior 12-month data through June 30), with nearly 1.25 million clients and more than $314 billion assets under management (as of March 31, 2026) — and prouder still of the trust clients place in us.

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Doug Kinsey CFP^®, CIMA^®, AIFA^® Partner Doug Kinsey is a partner in Artifex Financial Group, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm based in Dayton, Ohio.

Doug has over 25 years experience in financial services, and has been a CFP Certificant since 1999. Additionally, he holds the Accredited Investment Fiduciary and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst certifications as well as Certified Investment Management Analyst. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University and also completed the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Investment Management Education Program Additionally, Doug has received his master's of liberal arts in management degree from Harvard University in 2020.

Doug's passion for financial planning is rooted in investments. He read books on investing as a child and has always found the idea of learning about companies, discovering new ideas, and finding hidden values to be extremely exciting. He does not believe in the abuses of Modern Portfolio Theory or an over-reliance on statistics and indexing. Active management is not dead, but the way it is approached should be. Common sense and careful investing are what is required to be a successful investor.

Artifex Financial Group was founded in 2007 by Doug and his business partner, Darren Harp. Artifex currently advises over $300,000,000 in assets and serves 300 client households and corporate pension plans. In addition to personal financial advice, AFG provides active investment management, estate planning, tax preparation and planning and private market investments for accredited investors.

Artifex Financial Group is a Fee-Only Comprehensive Wealth Management firm with offices in Dayton, Columbus and Cincinnati Ohio. We work with our clients at any of our convenient offices or virtually wherever you are.

In addition to general financial planning advice, we provide tax preparation and planning; investment management; pre-retirement readiness planning; business valuation and improvement consulting; college planning and a variety of other services.

We are fiduciaries for our clients and place your interests first and foremost. Our team has a wide variety of expertise that we can put to work for you.