William Young is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Levi Strauss, Amazon, and the University of Louisville, along with 12 years in full-time K-12 education. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within a large client base supported by proprietary and third-party planning methodologies.

Matthew Cook is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and has been with Fifth Third Bank since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several rental property businesses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and direct indexing, and is notable for its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank.

Jacqueline Wilson is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1993. Fifth Third Securities 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, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Ryan Brown is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and Riverpoint Capital Management before joining Mariner in 2018. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm implements customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Benjamin Coffaro is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner since 2018. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Putnam Retail Management for three years. He is the Chairman and Co-Founder of Chair Force 1, a charity based in Cincinnati that supplies medical equipment to those in need. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach backed by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and financial wellness for employers.

William Brems is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 36 years of experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. since 2003. He is based in Cleves, Ohio, and holds a Series 63 license. 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 combines multiple discretionary managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration and integrated corporate structure.

Robert Wilson Sr. is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he is active in insurance brokerage through Advanced Capital Advisory Group, LLC, focusing on insurance sales and service. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, incorporating third-party asset manager relationships and a range of account options under a dual SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer structure.

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.

Samantha Gabbard is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Allworth Financial in 2026, she worked with FFR Wealth Team and CWM, LLC. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and educational resources. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to offer customized investment strategies across various asset classes and specialized portfolios.

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.

Rita Cornett is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and its parent company, Fifth Third, since 2010. 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 tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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.

Vincent Waln is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 37 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co and LifePlan, Ltd./Minnesota Mutual. He is also actively involved in insurance brokerage through multiple agencies and serves as a board member and treasurer for a professional office condominium association. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual-registered platform providing both advisory and broker-dealer services, working with third-party asset managers to deliver tailored investment strategies.

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.