Andrew Stahl is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. for 22 years before joining Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities in 2018. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, allowing clients to work with advisors to select tailored investment strategies ranging from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

James Albrecht Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Albrecht is a 50% owner and officer of Campbell Pension Services, which provides third-party administrative and consulting services for defined contribution retirement plans. Independent Financial Group offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. Its approach includes financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using firm and third-party models, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive exposures across various risk profiles.

Matthew Hood is a financial advisor with SPC in Batavia, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2018 and previously held positions at Parkland Securities LLC, Interactive Financial Advisors, Brooklight Place Securities, Inc., and Rodenberg Insurance. Hood is also an independently licensed insurance agent operating Mueller Financial, which offers life, long-term care, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary investment options tailored to client needs.

Eric Schlinger is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012, including his current tenure since 2014. Fifth Third Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a range of managed account programs via the Passageway platform that includes mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Joshua Polkow is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, The Lyon Group, and Oxford Financial Group. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across various program types, including retirement plan consulting and variable annuity solutions, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Harrington is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cais Capital, Lazard Asset Management Securities, and BlackRock Investments. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions using both affiliated and third-party managers, supported by proprietary research and a variety of investment strategies.

Kristin Rose is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she bartends part-time at Southgate House Revival, a concert and entertainment venue. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, ranging from mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and direct indexing strategies.

Richard Shurmer III is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1999 and has also been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he serves as co-trustee and co-executor of his parents' trust. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, supporting a range of account types and financial planning needs.

Matthew Willig is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2011, with additional roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati University of Kentucky Alumni Association and occasionally assists clients with preparing simple wills and healthcare directives. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies and platforms, with an integrated operating model supporting diverse investment and lending solutions.

Warren Perez is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2025 and has prior experience at Fifth Third since 2021, along with earlier roles in retail and sales industries. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and multiple investment strategies.

Anthony Resendes is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Touchstone Securities and IFS Financial Services since 2014. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing clients access to multiple managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Samuel Schroder is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Mid-Valley Service & Supply, and the University of Kentucky. Fifth Third Securities serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Kaelan Petersen is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Amelia, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and having 8 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015. 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 other 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.

Thomas Wilson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. His prior experience includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Grove Park Grille, LLC, a non-investment related business based in Cincinnati, OH. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types and supports lending and credit facilities tied to advisory accounts.

Michael Smedley is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Fidelity and Key Investment Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Lee Feinerer is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner and previously worked at RiverPoint Capital Management, LLC and Crowe Horwath LLP. He serves as treasurer for Ohio Valley Residential Services, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Cincinnati, OH. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm uses a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by both in-house and third-party research, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside its portfolio management capabilities.

George Koumoutsos is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1978. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and manages Backbeat Entertainment, providing business management services for musicians and performing with a local music group. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage alongside investment advice.

Arthur De Luca is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Before entering the financial sector, he spent nine years working at Sorrentos Pizza. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

James Morgan Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a rental property in Bonita Springs, Florida, where he is involved in managing tenant communications and property maintenance. 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 with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of managed-account options and portfolio management services.

Pamela Thompson is a CFA charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner, where she has worked since 2018. Prior to that, she spent six years at Riverpoint Capital Management. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the boards of the Louisville Ballet and Frazier History Museum and is a member of the Kentucky Retirement Systems Board. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, alongside integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for a firm of its size.