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.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Fairfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a musician in Cincinnati. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with a corporate affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing clients access to multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

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.

Richard Shively is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the Dwayne Daniels Agency, Allstate Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group, among others. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven investment approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, managing over $4 billion in client assets through a large network of advisors.

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.

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 with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Cincinnati, OH. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and work at the University of Cincinnati. 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, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

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.

Grant Kelly is a financial advisor at Stifel with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he operated Kelly Landscaping for four years and was a full-time student for six years. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

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.