Yisel Sanchez Pena is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC, she worked at Fidelity Investments and Fifth Third Securities, as well as Fifth Third Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Alexis Burton is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and experience at the firm since 2022. Prior to joining Mariner, Alexis worked in education at Western Kentucky University and New Albany High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Phillip Beaman is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with PB Squared LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers an open-architecture platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, emphasizing active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

Michael Fisher is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Baird Private Wealth Management and Hilliard Lyons. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives who offer portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning through various investment platforms and strategies.

Colby Porter is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Choice Investment Services and positions outside the financial sector at Victoria National Golf Club and Doordash. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm’s approach combines discretionary, customized portfolios managed by an internal team and Investment Committee, integrating in-house research with third-party managers across diverse asset classes.

Jonathan Meador is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Empower Financial Services, he worked at firms including Robinhood Markets and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Troy Braun is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Jeffersonville, IN. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through the Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors, offering multiple discretionary managed-account options and unique features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Wendy Staudenheimer is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Merrill. Staudenheimer has been with Sanctuary Advisors and its affiliate Sanctuary Securities since 2021. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charities through over 400 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and utilizes various analytical approaches, operating as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Dylan Pfeffer is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise and New York Life. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements and access to alternative investments. The firm’s approach includes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets and extensive networking arrangements with banks and credit unions.

Nathan Rainbolt is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Louisville, KY, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2017 and at German American Bancorp since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Nathan Rainbolt Homes LLC. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients, through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various managed account programs and portfolio management options via its Passageway platform, delivering solutions tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Jeremy Luse is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Private Client Services and ADP. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, utilizing a platform that combines in-house and third-party investment solutions.

Robert Kane is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he provides a personal taxi service through Uber. Fifth Third Securities offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm combines bank affiliation with a range of discretionary managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Casey Rice is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 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 the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and mutual funds or ETFs for portfolio implementation.

Thomas Carpenter is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with TLG Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. Prior to that, he spent nine years at L.M. Kohn & Company. Carpenter also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in life insurance, long-term care, and annuities. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and offers a range of advisory services including financial planning and fiduciary services.

Kirsten O'Neil is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Louisville, KY. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2024, she has been with Fifth Third Bank, N.A. since 2010. 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 a range of 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.

Katelynn Hughett is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2019, also working at Fifth Third Bank since 2013. 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.

Larry Sweet is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2005 and with Fifth Third Bank since 2004. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank and provides multiple discretionary managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

John Vinci is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked at D. Scott Neal, Inc. and was involved with Fit Tech KY, LLC. His earlier career included managing VE LLC and VE2 INC, operating under the Potbelly Louisville brand. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and a range of implementation options such as ETFs, mutual funds, and direct indexing.

Andrew Patterson is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Louisville, KY, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience in the financial industry since 2020, with prior roles at Fifth Third Bank and Woodforest National Bank, as well as a seven-year period at P & R Entertainment. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages a range of portfolio management strategies via a platform supported by Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange.

Alexandra Head is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of the Greater Louisville Alumnae Panhellenic, a nonprofit organization supporting scholarships and philanthropy for local sorority alumnae. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and uses various analytical approaches while acting as a fiduciary under advisory agreements.