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FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

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Client assets under management

$10,669,592,784

Clients

46,299

4% high-net-worth

Advisors

918

of 13,533 employees

Firm type

Enterprise

300-3,000 advisors or >$30B in AUM

Clients per advisor

50

Low

Average account size

$230,450

About

Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual (including high‑net‑worth) and institutional clients — corporations, trusts, retirement accounts and other business entities — through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm sponsors the Passageway Managed Account Program, a wrap‑fee platform delivered via Fidelity’s Managed Account Xchange (FIWA) with National Financial Services (NFS) as clearing custodian, and is registered as a broker‑dealer, SEC‑registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Investment services are provided through multiple program types and third‑party portfolio managers available on the Passageway platform; clients work with an Investment Advisor Representative to establish a risk profile and select programs ranging from advisor‑directed mutual‑fund/ETF models to SMA strategies, tax‑overlay services, and direct‑indexing options. The firm discloses that IARs may act as portfolio managers in certain programs, that FIWA performs platform due diligence, and that some SMA managers use direct indexing and tax‑loss harvesting techniques.

Noteworthy distinctions include its corporate structure as a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and the firm’s retained municipal‑advisor and broker‑dealer activities, which the ADV discloses alongside related regulatory matters and potential conflicts tied to underwriting, clearing arrangements, and advisor compensation. At enterprise scale — roughly $10.9 billion in AUM, about 919 advisors and over 46,000 clients — the brochure details multiple affiliated entities, program fees, and disclosure of conflicts so prospective clients can review how these relationships may affect advisory recommendations.

Client services

Financial planning Portfolio management Selection of other advisers Sponsor wrap fee program

Expertise

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning

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Fee options

Percentage

$0 - $250,000: 1.50% $250,001 - $500,000: 1.35% $500,001 - $750,000: 1.25% $750,001 - $1,000,000: 1.10% $1,000,001 - $2,000,000: 1.00% $2,000,001+: 0.80%

Other

Account minimum: $10,000 (Passageway Focus Program minimum; other programs range from $50,000 to $100,000)

Main office location

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

34 Fountain Square Plaza, Md 1090 Am

Cincinnati OH 45263, United States

Number of offices

1,118

Most active in

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Disclosures

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Business activities & affiliations

Advisors at this firm

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George R

Series 63, Series 65

Dayton, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

George Rassi is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Centerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2011 and has worked with Fifth Third Bank since 2010. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in managing several rental properties through personal ownership and business entities. 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 a municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank and provides clients access to multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and tax-overlay services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Melva A

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Daytona Beach, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Melva Austin is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Ormond Beach, FL, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2012. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options including advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and a unified program that integrates third-party portfolio managers and strategist portfolios, supported by a platform featuring direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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James M

Series 63, Series 65

Sarasota, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

James Mullins is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Sarasota, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2024 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2016. Prior to his finance career, he worked at St. Leonard Elementary School from 2012 to 2016. 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 municipal-advisor registration with a large bank affiliation, providing clients access to multiple discretionary managed-account programs and specialized features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Dan R

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Strongsville, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Dan Romano is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and landlord of a rental property through PAMJ Group LLC. 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 combines third-party portfolio managers with advisor-managed options, supported by a platform that includes direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Joseph L

Series 63, Series 65

Cary, NC

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Joseph Lucente is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cary, NC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank and SunTrust Bank, as well as a six-year period at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individual, charitable, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features including direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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John D

Series 63, Series 66

Estero, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

John Desantis is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Estero, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Uptown Express Productions, a singing group based in Naples, FL. Fifth Third Securities 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 access to third-party portfolio managers, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Laura T

Series 63, Series 66

Cincinnati, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Laura Tidd is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. based in Cincinnati, OH, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities and its affiliated firm since 2009. 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 and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate bank affiliation.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Saverio G

Series 63, Series 65

Milford, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Saverio Grippa is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2015 and Fifth Third Bank since 2014. 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 features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique combination of municipal-advisor registration and bank affiliation.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Thomas S

Series 63, Series 65

Knoxville, TN

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Thomas Stines is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2019 and Fifth Third Bank since 2017. Prior to his current roles, he worked at The Bed Store and Maryville Christian School. 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 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.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Michael P

Series 63, Series 65

Bradenton, FL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Michael Palmer is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he worked at several financial institutions, including Fifth Third Bank, GTE Credit Union, Regions Bank, PNC Bank, Bank of America, and the State of Michigan. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program, serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive combination of municipal-advisor registration and bank affiliation.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Manuel M

Series 66

Shorewood, IL

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Manuel Macias is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for twelve years. 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 provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated relationships among the bank, platform sponsor, and clearing firm.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Matthew M

Series 63, Series 66

Brunswick, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Matthew Mowchan is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Brooklyn, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 1999. Fifth Third Securities provides 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 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.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Valarie K

Series 63, Series 65

Centerville, OH

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Valarie Kaney is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Centerville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities and its affiliated firm since 2010. 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’s platform features multiple discretionary managed-account programs, including direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and its dual registration as a broker-dealer and municipal advisor.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Autumn W

Series 66

Louisville, KY

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Autumn Wood is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fifth Third Bank and Fifth Third Securities since 2019. Prior to her career in finance, she was employed at Norton Hospital and several local organizations. Fifth Third Securities 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 programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and comprehensive supervisory processes.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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Heather K

Series 63, Series 65

Traverse City, MI

FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc.

Heather Kilbourne is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2023, she worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. for eight years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Blueprint Investments LLC, a real estate and auto business. 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 provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with integrated supervisory and review processes.

Passive / index investing Tax-loss harvesting ESG / Sustainable investing General retirement planning
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