Derek Hamant is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC Investments LLC, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has held positions in various service industries. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, algorithm-driven online platform that manages investments using approved model strategies with annual rebalancing and no individual security trading.

James Carroll is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and previously operated J. Carroll And Associates for over two decades. Carroll is also involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica and has experience owning rental properties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement investment strategies and offers multiple advisory programs alongside retirement plan administration services.

James Winters Jr. is an investment advisor representative at Kestra Advisory with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016. Winters is also involved in insurance through his roles as part owner and president of Winters Financial Network, Inc., and part owner of United Benefits Agency, Inc. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm is noted for delivering fiduciary services, plan design and compliance testing, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving clients that include large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds.

Daniel Markarian is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Riley Blankenship is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, Riley held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, utilizing a combination of in-house research and third-party managers to implement customized discretionary portfolios.

Andrew Shafer is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Cincinnati, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Hanson McClain Advisors and Simply Money. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a range of strategies, including model portfolios, defined-outcome ETFs, and options overlays, and is notable for its ownership structure and specialized services such as an Airline division and privately offered Shorepoint income funds.

Gary Hamant is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he has interests as a rental property owner through several LLCs. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services, including an invitation-only, model-based digital investment program that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and discretionary portfolio management with mutual funds and ETFs.

Janet Booth is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Gerardi Wealth Management and LPL Financial. Booth also engages in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with her firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors and high-net-worth clients to pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Juliann Bunner is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2022 and has prior experience at Fifth Third Bank, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, Torrid, Rue 21, and Oak Hills High School. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing roughly $10.9 billion in assets.

Margaret Schneider is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she has worked since 2007. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with a network of around 919 advisors.

Sylvester Brown is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds a Series 63 designation and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and also works with World Financial Group, Inc. since 2014. His other business activities include sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach delivered through multiple advisory programs and third-party managers, supported by an extensive advisor network.

Charles Downs is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. based in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hanson McClain Advisors, Financial Network Group, Ltd, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., where he has worked for extensive periods during his career. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs customized portfolios using various model strategies and integrates technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts, distinguishing itself through private investment vehicle ownership and specialized service divisions.

William Von Hoene is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Fairfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment and third-party strategists to manage investments primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Lisa Sandlin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her background includes leadership roles with nonprofit and community organizations such as the Rotary Club of Hamilton, the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, and the City of Hamilton Planning Commission. Additionally, she owns a residential design practice specializing in house renovations and additions. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Adam Hackney is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in St. Bernard, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and with Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. 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 programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships among the bank, platform sponsor, and clearing firm.

Thomas Berry is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services in 2025, he worked at LM Kohn & Company from 2016 to 2025. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Ryan Voet is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He has held prior roles at Key Investment Services LLC, Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, BB&T Securities, and PNC Investments. Ryan is based in Cincinnati, OH and holds a Series 66 license. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans by providing advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s approach includes a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and third-party due diligence, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets and a dual broker-dealer/adviser structure.

Marcus Mitchell is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at WealthWave Insurance Agency LLC and managing member responsibilities at Chance For All, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing business retreat and camp properties in Maine. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Gregory Burch is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrity Alliance in 2025, he worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 29 years and has been president of Lighthouse Agency, a securities and insurance firm, since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Kevin Goins is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a rideshare service as an independent contractor. Money Concepts Capital Corp provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.