Kirsten Sovern is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, she worked at Fifth Third Bank and has experience with Bunker's Country Club and Mid America Ball Park. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Zachary Steinmetz is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2022, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. 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 features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a combination of third-party and advisor-managed portfolios.

Jennifer Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has served in operations management roles at Canvas Financial and Boom Planning since 2023 and has been affiliated with Ameritas entities since 2006. Outside of finance, Elliott is a freelance flutist and music director at Trinity Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Ohio, where she provides music for worship services and teaches flute. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, employing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios across multiple program platforms.

Jeffrey Leibfarth is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Liberty Township, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed annuities and insurance products through a related business. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, with a distinctive history of employing market-timing and momentum strategies within its managed-account programs.

Michael Rudolph is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Oxford, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC since 1997 and was previously associated with Bailey & Associates, Inc. He serves as president and board member of the Kiwanis Club of Oxford, Ohio, and holds leadership roles with local community organizations including a homeowners association and a Presbyterian church session. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions across various program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis and a focus on fiduciary responsibilities for retirement investors.

Kenneth Crawford is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, and New York Life entities. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, providing multiple portfolio management options and maintaining a comprehensive corporate structure as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Eric Bokesch is a financial advisor with Mariner who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Pinnacle Wealth Management, and Securities America. He is currently associated with Mariner Institutional and Mariner Wealth Advisors. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized, committee-overseen portfolios that combine in-house research with third-party manager allocations and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Anthony Poe is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual, spanning from 2005 through 2019. Outside of finance, he operated AJPOE Photography for 11 years. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model that incorporates a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers, supported by proprietary technology platforms.

Jerome Evers is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a family real estate company. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of managed account programs and portfolio management options via its Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Spencer Ford is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with AE Wealth Management, LLC. He has held positions at multiple firms including Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and Conservative Financial Solutions LLC, where he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Wealth Advisor. Outside of his advisory roles, Ford is also an author working on revisions and new material. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse clientele, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio management and offers specialized ERISA services while managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients.

Patrick Mullen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2021, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and previously at Kona Grill. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs, including mutual fund and ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct indexing, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Dennis Brown is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Game Stop and Fifth Third Bank. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Jennifer Ferguson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs and investment strategies via the Passageway platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Kevin Hancock is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation. He has recently entered the industry and began his financial services career in 2026. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked in various mortgage services roles from 2013 to 2026. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Todd Leary is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Allstate Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, Securian Financial, Foresters Financial, and Waddell & Reed. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. These programs use algorithm-driven risk assessments and invest in approved model strategies via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Lucy Weigel is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2023 and Fifth Third Bank since 2013. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides various program types through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, allowing clients to select investment strategies based on their risk profiles.

Rita Cornett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and its parent company, Fifth Third, since 2010. 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 tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Vincent Waln is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 37 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and LifePlan, Ltd./Minnesota Mutual. He is also actively involved in insurance brokerage through multiple agencies and serves as a board member and treasurer for a professional office condominium association. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual-registered platform providing both advisory and broker-dealer services, working with third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Richard Shively is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Dwayne Daniels Agency, Allstate Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group, among others. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven investment approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, managing over $4 billion in client assets through a large network of advisors.

Sydney Johnson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Sydney held positions at Stevens Investment Group, CASTO Residential, and Village Green Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by extensive resources and technology across a large network of advisors.