Andrew Leeman is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Independence, OH. He holds Series 7, Series 63, and Series 66 exam licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, Dynamic Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, he owns rental properties and Miller Muscle, LLC, an online strength and nutrition coaching business. Eagle Strategies LLC provides financial planning, investment advisory, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client-directed solutions and utilizes third-party managers and model portfolios, operating as an indirect subsidiary of New York Life.

Carl Paskert is the sole advisor at Intelligent Capital Management LLC in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 license with 17 years of industry experience. He previously owned an insurance agency and holds current licenses for Ohio property and casualty as well as life and health insurance, though he is not actively practicing in those fields. Intelligent Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, corporate accounts, retirement accounts, trusts, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax-conscious, low-turnover approach using diversified model portfolios of ETFs and no-load mutual funds, with allocations tailored to client risk tolerance across various asset classes.

Dave Flegal is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) and founder of Flegal Financial Planning, a Fee-Only, Registered Investment Advisory firm in Cleveland, Ohio. Dave founded Flegal Financial Planning in 2024 with the goal of having a significant impact in clients’ lives by going beyond the numbers and truly understanding what’s important to them. He’s passionate about helping clients align their values with their finances so they can live meaningful, and peace filled lives. Dave’s experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and tax preparer enables him to give tax-focused financial advice which helps to minimize clients’ lifetime tax bills.

Anthony Budak is the principal advisor at Budak Financial Group, LLC, an independent firm based in Olmsted Falls, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Since 2007, he has been affiliated with Budak Financial Group, Karl & Smith, LLC, and Anthony J. Smith Agency. Budak Financial Group provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm operates on a fee-only basis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored through risk tolerance assessments and using a variety of analytical strategies ranging from long-term buy-and-hold to shorter-term trading techniques.

Thomas Behlke is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Behlke Financial in Independence, Ohio. He has worked at FSC Securities Corporation for 18 years and joined Osaic in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship that reviews fixed insurance policies for clients. Behlke Financial provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and families, including trusts, estates, and retirement accounts, as well as corporations and business-sponsored plans. The firm manages approximately $29 million in both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, offering advisor-managed portfolios and written financial plans through a wealth management platform utilizing Osaic Wealth, Inc. for execution and custodial services.

When Britta decided to work in the field of personal finance, she researched the best way to enter the profession without compromising her ideals. She realized that the best way forward would be to become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and practice in a fiduciary, fee-only, and holistic capacity. A naturally frugal person, Britta enjoys working with clients to prioritize their goals and find ways to use their resources to create a fulfilling life. Money may not always buy happiness, but carefully and deliberately prioritizing your dreams can build sustainable joy. Britta enjoys working with clients interested in growing and sustaining their wealth as a means to achieving their ideal life, whether that involves traveling to exotic locations or making a difference in their communities. As a Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC®), Britta is equipped for the unique financial challenges of those with disabilities and their families. Britta has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Financial Advisor Magazine, and Kiplinger's Personal Finance. She has also been interviewed in the Autism Dad and Wealthy Mom MD podcasts. Britta and her husband Craig live in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio, where they enjoy playing board games and spending time with their dogs, Wombat and Kookaburra.

John Bair is a financial advisor at Ascend Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ascend Wealth Advisors since 2013. Ascend Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, and endowments. The firm manages accounts through individually selected securities using fundamental analysis and a buy-and-hold approach, offering tailored account features uncommon among independent advisors.

Steven Rzucidlo is the sole advisor at SR Financial Services, Inc. in Seven Hills, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with SR Financial Services since 1991. The firm serves individual clients by providing investment management, financial planning, tax return preparation, income tax consulting, insurance analyses, and estate-planning guidance. SR Financial Services manages approximately $82 million in discretionary assets, combining investment advisory services with tax preparation and consulting, a practice led by Rzucidlo who is also a practicing CPA.

James Gomez is affiliated with Aquium Legacy Partners and holds a Series 65 designation. He has experience at The Malrite Company since 2000 and began his role with Aquium Legacy Partners in 2026. Aquium Legacy Partners is a boutique multi-family office serving high-net-worth families and related entities, offering discretionary investment management, consolidated reporting, manager selection and oversight, wealth-planning coordination, and access to private markets and structured notes. The firm employs a tailored investment process focused on written policy statements, tax-aware portfolio construction, and ongoing monitoring, coordinating with clients’ attorneys and accountants while managing both family accounts and institutional entities.

Paul Offill is a financial advisor with Princeton Center Planning and Investments, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Offill Financial Group since 1993. Princeton Center Planning and Investments, LLC is an independent, single-adviser firm managing approximately $31 million in client assets for around 323 clients. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, as well as to charitable organizations, pension/profit-sharing plans, and other institutional clients.

David Raney is a financial advisor at Legacy Finance Group LLC based in Columbia Station, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Sealed Air Corporation and as the owner of Hometown Direct LLC, an apparel and decal business. Legacy Finance Group LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to small businesses, individuals, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach, offering discretionary portfolio management and specialized financial planning services.

James Wynne is the principal advisor at James A Wynne LLC, an independent firm based in Hinckley, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2022, he worked at Summit Wealth Management LLC, Weidrick Livesay & Company, EGI Financial Inc, and American Heritage Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Wynne provides seasonal tax preparation services through Hinckley Tax Service and is a licensed CPA, although he does not offer CPA services to his advisory clients. James A Wynne LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, offering both long- and short-term trading approaches and options strategies. Its services include ongoing portfolio management and one-time financial plans, with a distinctive feature being its integration of tax-preparation services as part of coordinated financial planning.

John Jurcago is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealth Management LLC in Strongsville, OH, holding the PFS™ designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has operated Prestige Wealth Management since 2015 and owns an accounting firm, John J Jurcago CPA LLC, through which he occasionally offers accounting services to clients. Prestige Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, employing a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies. The firm generally seeks discretionary authority to manage client portfolios and incorporates tax and life insurance considerations into its financial planning.

Mark Skvoretz is a Personal Financial Specialist with 18 years of experience at WS Wealth Management, LLC and over 29 years as a partner in the accounting firm Wasacz & Skvoretz, Ltd. He manages client services including tax preparation and planning outside of his advisory work. WS Wealth Management serves institutional and fiduciary clients through a co-advisory relationship with Pinnacle Wealth Planning Services, focusing on retirement plan consulting, trust wealth management, and fiduciary support rather than direct investment management. The firm integrates tax and accounting expertise from its affiliated CPA practice and emphasizes pension consulting and trustee services.

Josiah Kedzior is the sole advisor at Kedzior Wealth Management LLC in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and he currently serves as president of Launch Ventures LLC, a holding company for personal investments. Kedzior Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of analytical methods and both long- and short-term trading strategies to tailor portfolios according to documented risk tolerances, serving a client base that includes charitable entities and without imposing account minimums.

Michael Rypiak is a financial advisor at Red River Capital in Parma, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working in various industries, including roles at FRC Financial, Procter and Gamble, and Ohio State. Red River Capital provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals such as blue-collar workers and small business owners. The firm focuses on risk-managed, long-term diversified portfolios using broad-market index funds and model portfolios tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Paul Lehman is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Newgrange Asset Management LLC, an independent firm based in Strongsville, OH. Newgrange Asset Management LLC is a fee-only, state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to implement long-term and options trading strategies.

Connie Costanzo is a financial advisor at Ascend Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at WestPoint Wealth Management, Edward Jones, and First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakewood. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independently licensed insurance agent. Ascend Wealth Management is an independent, fee-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with holistic financial planning and wealth management. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary, client-driven investment approach focused on long-term growth, diversification, and value-oriented analysis, and offers educational workshops alongside tailored portfolio management.

Gregory Schnelzer is a financial advisor at Victory Financial Services LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2012 to 2018 before joining Victory Financial Services in 2018. Victory Financial Services provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other businesses. The firm combines tactical asset allocation with technical analysis to manage portfolios of individual stocks and ETFs, serving both retail and corporate clients while offering education and consulting services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Mark Donnelly is the sole advisor at The Estate Planning Team, Inc. in Middleburg Heights, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since 2014 and is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in life, health, and long-term care insurance. The Estate Planning Team, Inc. provides individualized financial planning for individuals and high-net-worth clients, delivering comprehensive written plans and topic-specific advice. The firm does not manage client assets directly but refers clients to third-party investment advisers for portfolio implementation, focusing on tailored asset allocation aligned with each client’s goals and risk tolerance.