Lucas Woehler is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Randolph Co Inc and Fifth Third Bank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its size.

Robert Louis is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers, LLC. Robert holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Stacy Bosch is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2008. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and trusts through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs on the Passageway platform, combining third-party portfolio management with customized strategies that include tax overlay and direct indexing.

Valerie Newell is a financial advisor at Mariner with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Riverpoint Capital Management and DWS Investment Management Americas. She serves as a trustee for several nonprofit foundations, including Bowling Green State University Foundation, Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky, and Mayfield Education and Research Foundation. Mariner serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various investment vehicles. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and combines in-house research with third-party allocations, while also providing integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

William Hinton is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. 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 combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

David Heck is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Benjamin Conner is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016 and associated with Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio management via its Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and combines brokerage, municipal advisory, and investment advisory functions.

Ashley Brewster is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Charles Schwab, and the Law and Leadership Institute. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, alongside specialized offerings such as tax compliance and financial wellness tools.

Joel Kubala is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Ironman Real Estate, LLC. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Charles Estes is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Principal Securities, he held roles at Principal Funds Distributor, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Estes operates a small real estate referral business and owns a residential rental property. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Molly Snider is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2003 and Guardian Life since 2002. Outside her primary roles, she is involved in offering term, disability, and long-term care insurance products independent of Guardian. 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 combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.

Jamie Caudill is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management LLC, Huntington Private Bank, and First Financial Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offers model-based and customized portfolio options through its managed account programs.

Kyle Watson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2025, with prior experience at Financial Rounds and as a student at Miami University. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to construct globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with a range of strategies and products, supported by educational content and integrated service lines.

Daniel Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Partners and has previously worked at firms including Northern Lights Distributors, RUSSELL Investments, The Retirement Plan Company, RedTree Investment Group, and Fidelity Investments. 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 tens of thousands of clients and is notable for its formal retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Timothy Darnell is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage through Altenau Financial and provides ongoing client service related to investment and life insurance policies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Romelda Giles is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Florence, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an online product sales business called The Home Economics Co. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines multiple managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and its registration as a municipal advisor.

Parker Bailey is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 23 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Park Avenue Securities since 2003. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a trustee for an irrevocable trust and is involved in a tax professional alliance initiative. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, supporting tailored client relationships and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

Daniel Schwartz is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 19 years at PNC Investments before joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he participates as a dog boarder through Rover.com. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, combining multiple portfolio management strategies and risk profiling to meet client needs.

Mark Dickman is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Independent Financial Partners and its affiliated entities since 2013, including a tenure at LPL Financial from 2010 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts research in the home recycling field through Cleanloopinnovations. Independent Financial Partners offers 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 decentralized advisory model and a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Bradley Cunningham is a financial advisor with Guardian Life who holds a Series 63 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance throughout his career. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in swim coaching in Madeira, Ohio, and serves on the Madeira City Schools School Board. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.