Kaelan Petersen is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Amelia, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and having 8 years of industry experience. He 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 other 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.

George Koumoutsos is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1978. Outside of his financial advisory work, he owns and manages Backbeat Entertainment, providing business management services for musicians and performing with a local music group. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering custody, execution, and brokerage alongside investment advice.

James Morgan Jr. is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a rental property in Bonita Springs, Florida, where he is involved in managing tenant communications and property maintenance. 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 its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of managed-account options and portfolio management services.

Adam El Hodiri is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Empower Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders, utilizing an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Vernos Williams is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Alexandria, KY, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, previously working at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is involved in commercial real estate ownership. 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 multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account Platform, featuring a range of strategies from mutual fund and ETF models to separate managed accounts and direct indexing.

Diego Vallota is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of experience in the industry. His prior firms include Dean Dorton Wealth Management LLC, Avantax Advisory Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and PNC Wealth Management. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven, open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Robert Nienaber III is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and also operates The Lyon Group, LLC, where he brokers non-registered insurance products and New York Life offerings. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Teresa Graner is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1985. In addition to her advisory role, Graner owns and operates a multi-line insurance brokerage, specializing in life and long-term care insurance as well as investment-related products. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services and employs third-party asset manager relationships to provide tailored investment strategies.

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 Steffen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ruiying Tang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica since 2012 and affiliated firms including the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, where she educates clients on optimizing Social Security claiming strategies. Tang’s background also includes roles at DebtMerica and Anthem Health Insurance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

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.

Joan Gray is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Investments and its affiliates since 2004. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio solution available as an employee pilot. The firm uses algorithmic tools to recommend investment models managed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

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.

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.

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.