James Ludwick is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Matthew O Bryan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and an ongoing association with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Emerging Leaders of NKY, a nonprofit organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships, including proprietary and third-party model portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory solution.

Deborah Cribbs is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Covington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate and restaurant management through ownership and operational support of a related business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to deliver integrated investment solutions.

Michael Donohoe is a CFP® professional with experience at Hightower Advisors since 2023. He previously worked at Aspiriant from 2016 to 2020 and was self-employed from 2020 to 2023. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles and strategies.

Gerald Naber is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2014, with prior experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp and Investment Advisors International, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has served as a loan officer for conventional, FHA, and VA loans. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning services through a fiduciary-based model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, proprietary technology platforms, and third-party managers.

Amanda Simmons is a CFP® at Mariner with experience in the financial industry dating back to 2020. She has worked at Mariner since 2022 and previously held roles at Fidelity Investments and County National Bank. Prior to her finance career, she held positions in education and various other industries. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm offers discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting capabilities.

Stephanie Becker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Cincinnati, OH, holding seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2018 and has been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with SLB Advisors, LLC, a non-investment related business. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement and business consulting. The firm employs a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jonathon Bresnen is a CFA® charterholder based in Cincinnati, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent six years at RiverPoint Capital Management. He serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Cincinnati Parks Foundation. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers across a range of strategies and offers specialized capabilities such as tax integration and employer financial-wellness solutions.

David Osborn is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Osborn Williams & Donohoe, LLC for eight years. Since 2013, he has served as a director of Cincinnati Financial Corporation, participating on its audit, investment, and compensation committees. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and institutional clients through a network of Advisor Practices. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Matthew King is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies underpinned by internal standards and oversight committees, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

Joseph Hricovsky is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and experience beginning in 2024. His prior roles include a position at Truepoint and various periods of full-time education. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other financial services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations, while also providing extensive tax and accounting integration and specialized operational capabilities.

Michael Weckenbrock is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including BCG Securities, Inc., Horace Mann, and various Ameritas affiliates. He is also the owner of Weckenbrock Consulting, LLC, providing business and legal consulting, and serves as a notary public in Ohio and Kentucky. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a range of managed account programs and integrates multiple custodial platforms, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

Alex Crowthers is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2016 and at Fifth Third Bank since 2014. 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 incorporates features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Nan Matteson is a CFP® professional with over 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2003. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Cincinnati, OH. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Queen City Flower Farm, where she grows cut flowers for a local farmer’s market. 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, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Samuel Rulli is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Reef Life Aquatics. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Program, providing clients with a range of investment strategies from mutual funds and ETFs to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

Kristin Fishbaugh is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2018. Prior to Mariner, she spent five years at RiverPoint Capital Management. She holds various board positions, including Treasurer, at the Cincinnati Ballet. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through customized investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs discretionary portfolios combining in-house research with external managers and offers integrated tax, family office, and financial wellness services.

Joseph West is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC in Cincinnati, OH. He has been with Moneta Group since 2016. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and concierge offerings. The firm uses a partner-led team structure with a centralized Investments Department and employs a multi-criteria selection process emphasizing asset allocation and manager due diligence.

William Jones Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Cincinnati, OH. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Jones serves as president of the AmSpirit Networking Group and is a board member of Rooms with Love, a nonprofit that furnishes homes for individuals in need. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ramona Rechtin is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. She is also an independent insurance agent selling life and health products and is a Notary Public in Florence, KY. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

William Heemskerk is a financial advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Corient, Morgan Stanley, Eaton Vance, New England Center and Home for Veterans, and Westfield State University. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and third-party allocations, along with integrated tax and accounting solutions and employer financial wellness programs.