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.

Aidan Cusumano is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fifth Third Bank. Prior to his financial services career, he spent several years in education at Xavier University and Glen Ridge High School. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program, serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing a range of discretionary managed-account programs and access to specialized investment strategies.

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 at PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at PNC investments since 2009, following four years at Natcity Investments, Inc. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital portfolio solution that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

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.

Stephanie Sketch Durr is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Florence, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors, offering multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway Managed Account Platform. The firm is notable for its combination of municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank, as well as its integration of various portfolio management and platform services.

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 at Guardian Life with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2025, and previously held roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2022 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Aeon Global Health and has a longstanding affiliation with Beyond The Walls Ministry. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of tailored financial planning and investment management solutions through both advisor-led and model-based strategies.

Connor Hawkins is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with five years of experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. His career includes roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Lifetime Financial Growth, as well as several positions at The College of Wooster. Hawkins also maintains a fixed insurance brokerage as an ancillary business. He works with Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, which offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

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 Guardian Life and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience and has been associated with Park Avenue Securities since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, 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 condominium association. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary programs, third-party advisory solutions, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Susan Mason is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 28 years of industry experience, including tenure at Fidelity from 2005 to 2021 and ongoing roles with Advised Assets Group, LLC and Gwfs Equities, Inc since 2022. Mason also has experience working with the Boone County School District through 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its financial planning approach.

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.

Edward Bosch Jr. is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and Independent Financial Partners since 2013, following a nine-year tenure at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Bosch is involved in a cattle farming operation in Kentucky. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.