Steven Weinstein is a CFP® with over 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at firms including Securities America and LPL Financial. Weinstein also engages in insurance sales. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisors. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model and is notable for its retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Elliott Singer is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and previously worked with firms including Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Pruco Securities. Guardian Life’s subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Joshua Weinstein is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Partners since 2019 and previously worked at Securities America, Weinstein Consulting, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Weinstein also operates Weinstein Financial Group, a related business that offers life, disability, and long-term care insurance sales incidental to his financial planning practice. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide firm serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a decentralized advisory model that includes individualized investment strategies, centralized asset management options, and specialized retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Lena Dabbas is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Her career includes roles at PNC Bank, NA, and PNC Investments LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing. The firm’s approach involves delegation of portfolio implementation and proxy voting to third parties and features a pilot program available only to employees.

Micah Peterson is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds a Series 65 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at Total Wealth Planning, LLC and Wealthquest Corp. Peterson is based in West Chester, Ohio. Carson Wealth is an enterprise platform that oversees approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios managed by an Investment Committee and providing tailored investment solutions.

Connor Payne is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, Payne worked at Fifth Third Bank and had roles at DICKS Sporting Goods, Western Hills Retirement Village, and Oak Hills High School. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway Managed Account platform.

Christopher Dudash is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist product that uses algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties.

Alexis Linderer is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, N.A., having joined in 2024. Her prior experience includes roles at US Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank, spanning from 2015 to 2024, as well as employment at Northern Kentucky University from 2011 to 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services, offering a variety of investment programs including managed accounts, SMA strategies, and tax-overlay services. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports a broad client base with diverse portfolio management options.

Riley Gerlach is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Dayton, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2024, he worked at Fifth Third Bank starting in 2021 and at Best Buy from 2013 to 2021. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and bank affiliation.

Paul Sessler Jr. is a financial advisor at SPC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Parkland Securities since 2014, World Group Securities, Inc. since 2002, and Fermco since 1992. He is also involved in selling life insurance, annuities, and fixed index annuities through various insurance companies. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers tailored, discretionary investment advice through multiple account programs and strategic partnerships.

Sarah Dupuy Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Fifth Third Bank and its affiliated entities since 2009, including a decade at Fifth Third Securities prior to her current role. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

William Schafer is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Oxford, Ohio, holding Series 63 credentials and with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC since 1992 and New York Life Insurance Company since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a guitarist in a 20-piece band. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types focused on tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kathy Sperry is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Springboro, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes extensive tenure at Fifth Third Securities from 2001 to 2024, followed by roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC before returning to Fifth Third in 2025. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates multiple managed-account options with features like direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and combining bank affiliation with municipal-advisor registration.

Sean Buckley is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and operated his own firm, Buckley Financial Planning, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and maintains extensive third-party relationships to support its investment platforms.

Nicholas Scarbriel is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2022 and has been employed by Fifth Third Bank since 2016. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors such as corporations and trusts. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple programs and third-party portfolio managers on the Passageway platform, combining direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and advisor-directed strategies.

Kevin George is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He has held previous roles at firms including LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Northwestern Mutual, and others. Kevin is also an author as noted in his other business activities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base of individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account platform, providing options ranging from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Milan Patel is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 1991. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Jenna Armstrong is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2019 and Fifth Third Securities since 2021. Prior to her finance career, she worked at Olive Garden and studied at the University of Kentucky. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing a diverse range of portfolios and customized strategies.

Lisa Miller is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in West Chester, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines a municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, offering multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jonathan Jarvis is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and recent engagements with Verso Financial and Valor Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he contributes non-fiction articles to The Line Magazine. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, employing multiple program platforms and leveraging third-party technology and managers.