Joseph Nelson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower Advisory Group, he worked at IFS Financial Services and Touchstone Securities. Nelson also engages in business-to-business marketing related to Separately Managed Accounts and Model Portfolio Delivery options for select advisers contracted with Touchstone Securities. 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 certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Ashlyn Clark is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth who holds a Series 65 designation and has been active in the industry since 2023. Her prior work experience includes roles at FFR Wealth Team, Car-Part.com, and Northern Kentucky University. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee that develops and monitors model portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis.

Michael Raidt is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. His prior roles include positions at The Asset Advisory Group, Inc., Shepherd Insurance, and Assured Partners. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a variety of implementation options alongside financial and retirement planning services.

Jared Wolever is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2004 and previously worked at New England Securities from 2000 to 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services through Lifetime Financial Growth. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party solutions tailored to client needs.

Craig Neltner is an advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2023 and has also been employed by Fifth Third Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he held positions at United Dairy Farmers and the University of Kentucky. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, catering to diverse client needs with options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing.

Rebecca Milord is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also affiliated with Wealthwave and her own business, Gr Milord, Inc. Milord is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products through companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms to deliver its services.

Timothy Bouman is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2007. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to guide investment in approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Lisa Baker is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2018 and with Fifth Third since 2015. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as corporations and trusts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to multiple managed account programs through the Passageway platform and supports a variety of investment strategies including mutual fund, ETF, SMA, tax-overlay, and direct indexing options.

Alan Runkel is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Private Advisor Group and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of advising, he participates in bowling tournaments for prize money. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides various managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform and access to third-party managers and TAMPs, operating under a fiduciary-based advisory model.

Sara Muckenfuhs is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC since 2006. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment programs, leveraging model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, supported by a unique corporate structure that includes affiliated broker-dealer, investment, and insurance entities.

Kelly Malatesta is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Malatesta has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2015. 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 and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Matthew Giesler is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Ft Thomas, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Secure Investment Management, LLC, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. He also works as a licensed insurance agent, selling life insurance, variable annuities, disability insurance, and long-term care products. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

John Krumpelman is a CFA® charterholder based in Cincinnati, OH, with 14 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mariner Wealth Advisors, RiverPoint Capital Management, and Hilliard Lyons Capital Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various investment vehicles. The firm combines customized portfolio management with tax and accounting integration, providing a range of services that include coordinated tax compliance, family office functions, and employer financial wellness tools.

Arthur Shields is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2011. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research, operating at a large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

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.

Kevin Walsh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 32 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Niehaus Financial Services, LLC, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation through Niehaus Tax Services, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions, while operating as a platform and back-office provider.

Mark Schibi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Schibi is based in Milford, Ohio. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management to support asset allocation and retirement planning.

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.