Shawn Patrick is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with WealthWave and Net Law Group Inc., where he provides estate document services such as wills and trusts. His professional activities include the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio approach, using third-party money managers and platform sub-advisors to implement investment strategies, supported by a large advisor network and multiple advisory programs.

Thomas Neess is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, StoneX Advisors Inc., and Wrp Investments, Inc. Neess also operates an insurance agency as a sole proprietor. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm’s fiduciary-based model combines client goal assessment with portfolio management or manager selection, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms and strategies.

David Parker is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for two years. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway platform, which range from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and tax-related strategies.

Alexander Fetherland is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Fifth Third Bank, and other companies. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a lawn care and landscaping business, Fetherland Corporation dba Cincinnati Lawn Enforcement. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed options.

Tera Myers is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Securities America. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Erin Savage Weaver is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Kestra Advisory since 2018. She previously worked at ValMark Advisers, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, Erin serves as a board member and treasurer for the Senior Advocate Action Group, a nonprofit organization, and volunteers as a tax counselor for the AARP Tax Foundation. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including large plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers comprehensive fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Feraas Suleyman is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2011. 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 programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Debra Lang is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in West Chester, OH, holding over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment since 2010 and is also Vice President and Agent of The Lang Agency Inc., a financial services and health insurance firm. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and retirement plans, with a focus on educator programs such as 403(b) and 457(b). The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and advisor-led consulting supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Amy Wills is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in West Chester, OH, with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers 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 its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of discretionary managed-account programs featuring third-party portfolio managers, direct indexing, and tax-overlay services.

Ellie Snyder is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at ARGI Investment, Kalos Capital, and Russell Total Wealth Management. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets, serving individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Breanna Horvath is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Creative Planning. Prior to joining Creative Planning, she worked at Fifth Third Bank for four years and has held roles at Texas Roadhouse, the University of Cincinnati, and Bob Evans. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Carson Hosier is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in West Chester, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Fidelity Investments. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and supports clients with customized portfolio options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and tax-optimized strategies.

David Speer is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Cornerstone Financial Group since 2006. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Rob Gerdes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2014, WealthWave since 2016, Net Law Group Inc. since 2022, and Turo since 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved as a host for Turo and provides estate planning services through Net Law Group Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers investment advisory and brokerage services primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers, operating an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Benjamin Lipp is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at KeyBank and Key Investment Services, and he has also worked as a contractor for Uber since 2019. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

James Riley is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in West Chester, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Riley owns a residential remodeling business, Riley Home Improvements LLC. 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, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships across its platform.

John Payton is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Franklin, OH, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Cleararc Capital. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets.

Susan Weber is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2011 and at Fifth Third Bank since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she participates in consumer research as a product reviewer and is involved in construction consulting. Fifth Third Securities 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 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.

Todd Kowalski is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior roles include positions at LCNB National Bank, LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, complemented by various specialized portfolio management and advisory services.

William Grizinski is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has operated Grizinski Financial Services since 1977. He is also involved with Stryde/GMG, a business focused on expense reduction and tax savings solutions for organizations. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.