Eric Schaller is a Series 66-registered advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, based in Cincinnati, OH. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Comcast. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed and non-discretionary investment guidance supported by Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary portfolio models. The firm focuses on scalable retirement advice but does not target high-net-worth clients or offer standalone financial planning in these programs.

Richard Shurmer III is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 1991 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1991, totaling more than three decades at the firm. He serves as co-trustee and co-executor of his parents' trust. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers a range of brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Matthew Willig is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Guardian Life and its subsidiaries since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati University of Kentucky Alumni Association and occasionally assists clients with preparing basic estate planning documents. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Nicholas Niehaus is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple periods at Fifth Third Securities, as well as a year at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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 its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing clients access to various discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Aldo Cattoi is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2022, having previously worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2015. 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 tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Warren Perez is an advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities in 2025, he worked at Fifth Third since 2021 and has previous experience in sales and rental businesses. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of program types via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, including mutual fund, ETF, and separately managed account strategies.

Anthony Arnold is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, offering multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fifth Third Bank, ITELLIGENCE, and United Healthcare. 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 investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Chase Harkness is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional affiliated with Janney Montgomery Scott in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has 18 years of industry experience, including a decade at Raymond James and Associates prior to joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2022. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services utilizing in-house and third-party portfolio management across multiple wrap programs and unified managed accounts.

Alexander Hesse is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Loveland, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2023 and with affiliated New York Life entities since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Hesse volunteers as a football coach at Loveland High School and participates in a local business networking group. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice through multiple programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Todd Sams is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2025. Prior to this, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fidelity Investments, and has experience in non-financial roles including at Big Ash Brewing and Ball State University. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of programs on the Passageway platform, utilizing multiple portfolio management strategies and third-party managers.

Katherine Hupp is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Milford, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2008. 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 multiple investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Mason Moore is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Curry Moore & Associates Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Moore serves as an assistant cross-country and track & field coach at The Summit Country Day High School. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a network model of advisory representatives and integrates various portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to support client services.

Margaret Kaiser is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc., and Bank of America N.A. She is based in Cincinnati, OH. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm operates a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes and maintains a registered broker-dealer status that supports securities transactions, insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Michael Coates is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hanson McClain Advisors and previously worked at Simply Money Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent and works part-time as an Uber driver. He is affiliated with Allworth Financial, L.P., a firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing quantitative and qualitative analysis to tailor investment strategies across a variety of asset classes and specialized portfolios.

Anthony Resendes is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Touchstone Securities and IFS Financial Services since 2014. 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 its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing clients access to multiple managed-account options, including direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Christopher Bush is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2004, based in Cincinnati, OH. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Platform and operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Samuel Schroder is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities, as well as prior positions in service and education sectors. Fifth Third Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of portfolio management programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor, supporting clients with diverse investment strategies and risk profiles.

Sean Buckley is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and operated his own firm, Buckley Financial Planning, LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and maintains extensive third-party relationships to support its investment platforms.

Joseph Hack is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2024, he spent 20 years at Madison Financial Advisors. 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 offers customized portfolio management across a variety of strategies and serves both advisory and product-sponsor roles, managing a registered mutual fund and numerous private investment vehicles.