EXHIBIT 12(B) I, E. Keith Wirtz, President and I, Shannon King, Treasurer of the Fifth Third Funds (the "Trust"), each certify that: 1. The Form N-CSR of the Trust for the period ended January 31, 2010 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Trust. By: /s/ E. Keith Wirtz -------------------- E. Keith Wirtz President (Principal Executive Officer) of Fifth Third Funds Date: March 30, 2010 By: /s/ Shannon King ------------------ Shannon King Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of Fifth Third Funds Date: March 30, 2010