Samuel Curran is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Mariner with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent three years at ClearArc Capital. Curran serves on the Board of Directors for the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick Foundation and is an investment committee member for 4C for Children in Bellevue, WA. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, and provides a range of strategies spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets.

Scott Reynolds is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Carson Wealth. His work history includes roles at CWM, LLC and FFR Wealth Team, among others. He is a board member of Sycamore Premier Sports Club. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to manage model portfolios and providing access to customized indexing, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisors.

William Hoover is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2000 and serves on the Northern Kentucky University School of Business Advisory Board. Hoover is also a treasurer on the Military Commons HOA Board. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored client relationships through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Robert Pembaur is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services for a combined 25 years before joining Empower Advisory Group in 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services 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 delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing rather than short-term forecasts.

Neal Mc Mahon is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and experience in the industry since 2016. He previously worked at U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management and PNC Private Bank before joining Mariner. Mariner serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios with an in-house investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Michael Murry is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Lion Street Advisors. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and business entities, through a large network of over 300 advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and platforms.

Sean Fitzgerald is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 20 years with Fifth Third Securities. 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 multiple discretionary managed-account programs that combine third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

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 a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 12 years of experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and also associated with Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as corporations and trusts. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio management with a range of investment options tailored to client risk profiles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.