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.

Melinda Mclaughlin Hinaman is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has been with Mariner since 2018 and previously worked at RiverPoint Capital Management for three years. Hinaman serves as Board Chair for the Beech Acres Foundation and is a member of the Planned Giving Council for the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized portfolios and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Andrew Sullivan is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2021 before joining Rockefeller Financial in 2021. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm operates a Private Advisor model supported by a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, while also functioning as a registered broker-dealer that provides securities transactions and placement services.

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.

Daniel Doerflein is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and Fifth Third Bank since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a freelance online writer and a web-based streamer and reviewer of games and books. Fifth Third Securities 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, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a multi-layered operational structure.

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 with Empower Advisory Group in Burlington, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Berry Law Firm, Universal Companies, Wyndham Destinations, ProCare Rx, and Magnolia Health Plan/Centene. 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 account holders. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through proprietary and third-party planning methodologies.

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.

Maggie Tepe is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller in 2025, she held roles at Fidelity Investments and worked in various positions including at the University of Cincinnati and Medpace Inc. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

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 the Series 66 designation and has worked across several Fidelity divisions, including Personal and Workplace Advisors, Brokerage Services LLC, and Institutional Operations. 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 to develop model portfolios from a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeannette Marois is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2012. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees management through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

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 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2001. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves in advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

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.