James Murphy is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments since 2007. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account that utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and invests via approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Zane Couch is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Cracker Barrel and Fifth Third Bank, N.A. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Kentucky Basketball Academy. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers various managed account programs, including mutual fund, ETF, SMA, and direct-indexing strategies, supported by a platform integrated with Fidelity and National Financial Services.

Jeffrey O'Bryan is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Independence, KY, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2003. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions such as corporations and trusts. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services through various managed account programs and third-party portfolio managers, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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.

Robert Lemmons Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carson Wealth. His prior roles include positions at Total Wealth Planning, LLC, Financial Management Group Inc, and Wealth Dimensions Group, Ltd. He is based in Cincinnati, OH. CWM, LLC operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser with an enterprise platform overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through more than 650 advisors. The firm offers services such as discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan solutions, utilizing an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios and providing tailored investment options.

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 a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, United Dairy Farmers, and the University of Kentucky. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers the Passageway Managed Account Program, utilizing multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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.

Dana Decknadel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Cincinnati, OH, holding a Series 65 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with Pinnacle Financial Services, Legacy Shield, and AARP United Healthcare Medicare Plans, where she assists clients with Medicare supplement insurance and estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, estates, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Sara Muckenfuhs is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated 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 services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms.

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.

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.