John Young is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2013. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities, supporting large institutional clients alongside high-net-worth individuals.

Alexander Leugers is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2025 and was previously employed at TIAA starting in 2017, as well as First Financial Bank from 2016 to 2017. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs tailored primarily to individuals associated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing portfolio management, operating under a fiduciary standard and utilizing model or customized portfolios within its managed account offerings.

Joseph Ford Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2018. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2014 to 2018. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and external managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon for a firm of its size.

George Kavalauskas is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with both firms since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Rebecca Group, an insurance sales business focusing on term and whole life insurance. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, serves individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses with brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Eric Holzwarth is an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has also worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2013. 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 program types via the Passageway Managed Account Program, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and providing a range of investment strategies from mutual funds and ETFs to SMA and direct indexing options.

Timothy Goodman II is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at The Huntington Investment Company and Fifth Third Securities since 2010. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and trusts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm features the Passageway Managed Account Program, which provides access to various third-party portfolio managers and investment strategies through a wrap-fee platform.

Traci Byrge is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2007 and has been associated with Fifth Third Bank since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Traci Lea Photography. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individual, charitable, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services, and operates as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Ian Schilly is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2022, with prior experience at Fidelity Investments and a decade at Let's Play Sports, Inc. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional clients through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options that integrate third-party portfolio managers and advisor-managed strategies, supported by a range of features including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Robert Fisher is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He has held roles at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa since 2018 and previously worked at Strategic Advisers, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. Fisher holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Cincinnati, OH. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-managed employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Joseph Bono II is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He 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 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.

Adam Dickman is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at A&R Logistics and Costco, as well as teaching at Thomas More College. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients, and offers both advisor-directed and centralized investment management options.

Craig Middendorf is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Partners. He has held positions at IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC from 2011 to 2019. Middendorf also operates GPS Wealth Management, a financial services firm focused on insurance sales and investment advisory services. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Camryn Chapman is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of advisor-led management and model-based strategies, providing tailored client solutions through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Kimberly Breedlove is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Citibank since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in sales for ColorStreet, a fingernail overlay company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, integrating internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor investment managers.

Cameron Druffel is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm also serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund and administers managed accounts using both model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

William Maxwell III is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including JP Flooring, Reliant Flooring Solutions, and Netlaw, where he has been involved since 2019, primarily in referral services for estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jason Klein is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering various managed account programs and portfolio management options via the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports both retail and institutional investors.

Jeffrey Dunn is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Edward Jones, New York Life Insurance Company, and PGIM Investments LLC. He has worked in various roles across investment and insurance firms. 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, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms.

Pedro Falconi Cardenas is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Northwestern Mutual, and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing and flipping residential real estate through multiple business ventures. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across various platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Andrew Lutsch is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and proprietary research capabilities.