Maximilian Jackson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Fidelity Investments and PNC Financial Services. His background also includes involvement with local political organizations and community groups. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist product that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs.

Adam El Hodiri is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Empower Financial 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, utilizing an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Anastasia Ebert is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009, also working with Fifth Third Bank since 2007. 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 a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Craig Theile is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at U.S. Bank and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He serves as a board member of the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming Foundation, a philanthropic organization supporting the church and local community. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning, discretionary managed accounts, and brokerage services primarily to individuals affiliated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts and small retirement plans. The firm separates planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

John Feldman is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles as President and COO at Boom Planning, Canvas Financial, and Fishtank Consulting LLC, where he also provides consulting services to financial planning firms. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a variety of portfolio construction strategies, including model portfolios and individual securities, and operates multiple program platforms supported by third-party technology and managers.

Christopher Peters is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in approved models managed by PNC or third parties.

Edward Kiamie Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2005. 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 and features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Vernos Williams is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Alexandria, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, previously working at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is involved in commercial real estate ownership. Fifth Third Securities 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 Managed Account Platform, featuring a range of strategies from mutual fund and ETF models to separate managed accounts and direct indexing.

Olivia Szweda is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, she held positions in the hospitality sector, including roles at Paesano's Pasta House and Bonefish Grill. Mariner serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with offerings that include alternatives, structured notes, and digital assets.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at New York Life Securities and Aeon Global Health. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Beyond The Walls Ministry for over a decade. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships using model portfolios from various strategists and specializes in tailored services including retirement plan management.

Connor Hawkins is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and a Series 66 license. He has five years of industry experience and has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2021. Hawkins also has experience with Guardian Life Insurance Company and has been involved in an insurance brokerage activity. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, serves individual and institutional clients with brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a variety of investment advisory programs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships, utilizing model portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory solution.

Marisa Serna is a financial advisor at Mariner in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with industry experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Mariner, she worked at MDM Wealth Management and Bartlett Wealth Management. Outside of finance, Serna has experience in the hospitality sector with Great Wolf Lodge and Wendy's, as well as a teaching role at Sandusky Central Catholic School. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Sanford Aderson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Strassburger McKenna, Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, and Luttner Financial Group since 1999 or earlier. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a trustee of a perpetual charitable testamentary trust and is a board member of the Westmoreland Country Club and Madison on Bellefield condo association. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management across a variety of investment vehicles.

Robert Corsarie is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2006. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individual, charitable, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including direct indexing and tax-overlay options, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration combined with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank.

Diego Vallota is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of experience in the industry. His prior firms include Dean Dorton Wealth Management LLC, Avantax Advisory Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven, open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Robert Nienaber III is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and also operates The Lyon Group, LLC, where he brokers non-registered insurance products and New York Life offerings. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Charles Williams II is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America and Park Avenue Securities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he consults for a teleradiology medical practice and serves on the boards of the Thank America First Foundation and the Cincinnati Blue Line Foundation. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial planning and consulting. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in assets and supports a range of investment strategies and account features through an integrated operating model.

Gregory George is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2012 and has been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America since 2011. Outside of his primary roles, he is involved in insurance products beyond Guardian Life and engages in prospecting business owners for LS Benefits. Primerica Advisors operates as part of Park Avenue Securities LLC, serving a broad retail client base with a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm implements investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Nolan Kamerer is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at RiverPoint Capital Management and Fifth Third Securities. He serves as a board member of the HealthPath Foundation of Ohio. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Robb Newman is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees. The program uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on investments in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.