Matthew Holmes is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2010. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment to manage discretionary model accounts primarily invested in mutual funds and ETFs.

Susan Hacker is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2004. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and 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 with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

Mitch Lawson is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He has held roles at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2023, and previously worked at Touchstone Investments and Touchstone Securities, Inc. Mitch’s background also includes positions at the University of Cincinnati. 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 provides multiple discretionary managed-account options combining third-party managers and advisor-managed portfolios, with features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Steven Seidl is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Big Fish Farms, an American paddlefish aquaculture operation in Kentucky. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm combines broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser capabilities with a bank affiliation, providing a range of discretionary managed-account programs and unique features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Patrick Dalton is a financial advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Parkside Nursing and Rehabilitation, Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bellarmine University, and New Castle High School. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers various program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, enabling clients to select investment strategies aligned with their risk profiles.

Melinda Mclaughlin Hinaman is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at RiverPoint Capital Management and Mariner Wealth Advisors before joining Mariner. She serves as Board Chair for the Beech Acres Foundation and is a member of the Planned Giving Council at Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by an internal investment committee and integrates tax and accounting services with its advisory capabilities.

Jay Ernst is a Series 65-registered advisor with Mariner in Cincinnati, OH. He joined Mariner in 2025 after a 20-year career at The Procter & Gamble Company. Ernst has no prior industry experience before joining the firm. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon for a firm of its size.

William Mcclanahan is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 11 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Fifth Third Securities. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of program types via its Passageway Managed Account Platform, catering to diverse client needs with various portfolio management options and strategies.

Kimberlee Goble is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Berry Law Firm, Universal Companies, Wyndham Destinations, and ProCare Rx. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its financial planning services.

Matthew Byrley is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Newport, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012. 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 combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

Lauren Lubben is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Bayport Polymers, Formosa Plastics, Sasol, and the University of Louisville. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. 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.

Jacob Wessler is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fidelity Investments, among other employers. His background includes multiple roles at Thomas More University prior to entering the financial services industry. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and utilizes a managed account platform with multiple portfolio management options.

Craig Sarembock is a financial advisor at Farther with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Farther in 2026, he worked for 14 years at Bartlett & Co Wealth Management. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Myron Barker is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has prior experience at UBS Financial Services, where he worked for nine years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Tyler Peter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2016, including positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeannette Marois is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked in various roles within Fidelity since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction that includes multi-manager and fund-of-funds strategies.

Mary Romans is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Albers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has held various roles within Fidelity and its affiliates since 2001. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse investment portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Casey Armstrong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, as well as prior roles at The Flaherty Consulting Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs serving both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through dedicated financial advisors and estate planning specialists.

Stevie Hurst is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hurst worked at Veritude and Luxottica. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios and offers advisory services with oversight of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.