William Hinton is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Fifth Third Securities 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 combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and an optional tax-overlay service.

David Heck is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2013. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds.

Cody O'Connor is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple program types including mutual-fund/ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct-indexing options on its Passageway Managed Account platform.

Benjamin Conner is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Conner has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2016 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and business entities through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and portfolio management options on the Passageway platform, supported by multiple third-party managers and advisor-directed strategies.

Karla Knox is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She is co-owner of Spinderella 360 Experience LLC, a business providing 360 photo booth services for events. Knox also serves as Senior Manager of Asset Management at the Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority, overseeing operations of 2,700 public housing units. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ashley Brewster is a financial advisor at Mariner with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Charles Schwab, and the Law and Leadership Institute. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, alongside specialized offerings such as tax compliance and financial wellness tools.

Matthew Larmann is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 42 years of experience, currently practicing at Kestra Advisory. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has operated Larmann Financial Corporation, through which he provides investment advisory and insurance services, since 1991. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member for a condominium association and acts as trustee for two life insurance trusts. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including plan sponsors, institutions, and individuals. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, serving a broad spectrum of clients including very large institutional investors.

Joanne Wolf is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Berno Financial Management, Inc. for five years before joining Creative Planning in 2021. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets across more than 1,100 advisors and 151 offices.

Shawn Scott is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 17 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Wealthquest Corporation before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services in 2024. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Joel Kubala is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of Ironman Real Estate, LLC. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and variable product subaccount management through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Charles Estes is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining Principal Securities, he held roles at Principal Funds Distributor, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Estes operates a small real estate referral business and owns a residential rental property. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Molly Snider is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company throughout her career. In addition to her advisory role, she engages in insurance sales of term, disability, and long-term care products outside of Guardian. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and consulting. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Kyle Harvey is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at New American Funding and River City Mortgage. Harvey’s background also includes four years at Ohio University. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management using various strategies, including model allocations and options-based overlays, and is notable for its ownership structure and specialized service divisions.

Jeffrey Clark is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2006, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Ohio Valley Region of the Porsche Club of America, organizing events and managing board activities. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment and consulting services across various portfolio types, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management while maintaining custody of client assets.

Loren Baldwin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of experience in the industry. Outside of financial advising, he has ongoing roles with Midwest Collector LTD and the United States Army, where he has served since 2005. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Brandon Rozanski is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Dovich & Associates and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Alexander Nourse is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked at PNC Bank and has experience with firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank and RiverHills Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked as a guest services attendant for Great Parks of Hamilton County and Little Miami Golf Club. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend investment models managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Jamie Caudill is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management LLC, Huntington Private Bank, and First Financial Bank. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm separates point-in-time planning from ongoing discretionary management and offers model-based and customized portfolio options through its managed account programs.

James Hayes is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Constellation Wealth Advisors and Pegasus Partners Ltd. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party sub-advisers.

S Renee Whisman is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2013 to 2018 before joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2018. 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 with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.