John Cranley III is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 56 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and has a long career that includes roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and ownership of John J. Cranley Company. Cranley is also involved in insurance brokerage activities through CMS Insurance and John J. Cranley Co. Inc, focusing on life and property/casualty insurance. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, offering a range of custody, execution, and advisory services.

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.

Kristopher Mcknight is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked in various roles at Fifth Third Bank since 2012, including his current position at Fifth Third Securities. Prior to this, he held positions in logistics and automotive sales. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple program types through the Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers and advisor-directed strategies.

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.

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.

Neil Cate is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Securities since 2020, Fifth Third Bank since 2018, Edward Jones from 2017 to 2018, and Esko from 2011 to 2017. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing access to multiple discretionary managed-account programs and investment features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

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.

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.

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.