Jarrett Jacobs is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2006 and was previously with H2C Securities, Inc. from 2021 to 2024. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individual, charitable, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and incorporates features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Thomas Hermann is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm’s approach involves algorithm-driven model selection, uses mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing, and delegates portfolio execution to approved third parties.

Joseph Stiles is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2013. Stiles serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of the Paul Lammermeier Foundation. The firm provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. Its approach combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, alongside a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Michelle Frommeyer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving with Carson Wealth. She has previously worked at firms including Waddell & Reed, Cetera Advisor Networks, and FFR Wealth. In addition to her financial career, she serves as a state senator for Kentucky’s 24th district and is active in her local church’s major gifts committee. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with more than 650 advisors overseeing approximately $50.6 billion in assets. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, leveraging model portfolios and tailored investment solutions supported by integrations with major custodians and technology providers.

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.

Logan Bloom is an advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and based in Cincinnati, OH. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and related affiliates since 2022 and has a background that includes roles at Schoening Technology Group and the University of Toledo. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers various investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a broker-dealer, registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

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.

Christopher Parnitzke is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fifth Third Bank from 2007 through 2023. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through various program types and third-party managers. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages multiple affiliated entities while providing access to a range of investment strategies and municipal advisory services.

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.

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.

Jeromy Ehlman is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Securities since 2019 and Fifth Third Bank since 2017, along with prior experience at Service First Logistics. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm utilizes multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers through its Passageway Managed Account Program, providing clients with options ranging from advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and tax-overlay strategies.

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.

Julian Owens is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Owens also has roles with Legacy Shield Solutions and Net Law Group Inc., where he provides document preparation and estate planning referral services. He served as a board member of Union Towns for 19 years. Transamerica Financial Advisors offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory approach and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with affiliated entities.