Jonathan Hurm is a financial advisor at NextGen Wealth Defense LLC in Lorain, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC for nine years before founding NextGen Wealth Defense in 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales. NextGen Wealth Defense LLC provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory and utilizes unaffiliated Independent Managers for portfolio implementation and oversight.

Andrew Hardy is a Series 66-registered advisor with Scalar Wealth LLC, an independent firm based in Avon Lake, Ohio. He has five years of industry experience and also works as a real estate sales agent with Key Realty, LTD. Hardy's background includes roles in real estate and financial services, with prior experience at firms such as Howard Hanna and Ithax Financial LLC. Scalar Wealth LLC provides discretionary portfolio management along with asset allocation and financial planning services. The firm employs tailored, discretionary strategies incorporating model portfolios and a variety of analytical methods, and offers both hourly and asset-based billing arrangements.

Ville Wealth Management LLC is a Fee-Only Registered Investment Advisory Firm dedicated to providing tailored financial planning and investment management services. Our proprietary discovery and implementation process empowers you to navigate your retirement journey with confidence, ensuring timely, proactive advice for informed decision-making. Financial Planning: Every client gets a personalized financial plan, updated yearly at no extra cost. While other firms typically charge between $2,000 and $5,000 for this service, we offer it as part of our standard package. Unlike many firms, we also include plan implementation as a key part of our process at Ville Wealth Management. Investment Management: While some firms charge 1.4% or higher in management fees and up to 0.60% in strategy fees, we keep our fees at 1% or less. Our minimum asset balance, including all accounts and household members is $250,000, compared to my previous firm’s $2m requirement. Estate Planning Services: We partner with EncorEstate Plans for basic estate planning services and utilize local attorneys for more complex estates. While most attorney fees for Wills and Trusts are between $2,000 and $4,000, our clients can access these services via EncorEstate Plans for less than a thousand dollars (price tied to EEPs fee schedule). Risk Management: We partner with top companies that focus on Health, Life, Disability, and Long-Term Care insurance. Since we don't earn commissions from insurance sales, we can prioritize finding the best options for your financial health. I grew up in a small town in southeastern Ohio, where West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio converge. We called this place the “Ville,” a close-knit community of hardworking people, enthusiastic sports fans, delicious pizza, and parents who wanted a better life for their children. If you are from a small town like the Ville and need help with: - Retirement & Social Security Planning - Withdrawal Strategies - Investment Planning - Reducing Taxes - Estate Planning - Risk Management I would be happy to assist you and your family!

Benjamin Zagorski is the sole advisor at Right Investment Team LLC in Avon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has managed his independent advisory firm since 2015 and concurrently owns and operates Accounting Team Ltd, a tax preparation and accounting business. Right Investment Team LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $8 million across 24 accounts. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios, utilizing multiple trading strategies and asset classes while conducting quarterly reviews.

Michael George is a PFS™-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has served at Athletes Financial Advisers, LLC since 2016 and holds concurrent roles at ProMoney, LLC and Probooks CPA, LLC. Outside of advising, he has involvement in a real estate rental business in Hilton Head Island, SC. Athletes Financial Advisers provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a passive, asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, and incorporates Monte Carlo analysis and third-party management for fixed income and trade processing.

Joshua Melda is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal advisor at Cleveland Retirement Planning LLC and has previously worked at Trustpoint, LLC and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of advising, he teaches sales, leadership, and management classes through Sandler Training. Cleveland Retirement Planning LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pensions and profit-sharing plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using a variety of securities and provides pension consulting and 401(k) plan advisory services, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis tailored to client risk profiles.

To whom much is given, much will be expected. Liz Griffiths applies this philosophy to her life and her life's work as a holistic and certified advisor. Liz has been given much - a good family, true friendships and many trials and tribulations throughout her life - yes, you heard it right, trials and tribulations. From them springs Liz's desire to help others prepare for theirs. She combines her natural leadership and organizational abilities with her significant experience in problem solving to work alongside her clients. Liz helps them to understand, organize and manage their personal and financial lives and legacies - the greatest gift they can give themselves and their families. Liz an Italian, German and Irish gal, loves to entertain family and friends at home with her husband Michael. They love her cooking and baking - especially her meatballs and apple pies and they always go home with a take- home package of their favorite meal goodies. In keeping with her philosophy, To those who have been given much, much is expected, Liz has a take home gift for you . . . her mom’s famous chocolate chip cookie recipe. Just call or email her for a copy!

Robert Pearce is a Certified Financial Planner® with eight years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Pennant Wealth Management LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he spent seven years at Mercuri Asset Management and twelve years at IMG Action Sports. Pennant Wealth Management LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a goals-based, asset-allocation strategy using a mix of passive and active investments and offers services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and educational seminars.

Roger Balser is the sole advisor at Balser Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Avon, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of experience in the financial industry, having led his firm since its founding in 2004. Balser Wealth Management provides fee-based investment advisory services to individual investors, company retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach, including the Dorsey Wright point-and-figure method, and offers portfolio management, pension consulting, advisory consulting for financial professionals, and educational seminars.

John Stamatis is a financial advisor with Whitestone Capital Management, Inc. in Avon, OH. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Stamatis has been with Whitestone Capital Management since 1991. Whitestone Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio construction services primarily for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis of common stocks, certificates of deposit, and U.S. government securities to develop portfolios tailored to each client's risk tolerance and investment horizon.

Brandon Steinhagen is a CFP® and ChFC® with six years of industry experience. He is associated with Elios Financial Group, Inc. and has previously worked at DBK Financial Counsel, LLC and Townsend Group. Brandon holds multiple securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66. Elios Financial Group, Inc. provides financial planning, wealth management, investment management, and referrals to third-party money managers for a range of clients including individuals, families, and institutions. The firm employs asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory principles to manage portfolios using various instruments, conducting at least quarterly account reviews and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Nancy Oktavec is a financial advisor with JPS Financial, LLC in Westlake, Ohio, holding 12 years of industry experience. She has been with JPS Financial since 2013. JPS Financial provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and retirees, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm customizes strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, using fundamental analysis and a combination of long- and short-term approaches, and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting with participant education.

James Elios is a financial advisor at Elios Financial Group, Inc. with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Carson Wealth, CWM, LLC, Private Client Services, and LPL Financial. Elios is also an author of a self-published book available on Kindle. Elios Financial Group, Inc. provides financial planning, wealth management, and investment management services to individuals, families, and various institutions. The firm employs asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, managing diverse portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and select private and public securities.

Gregory Pinter is a CFP® and CFA® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at JPS Financial, LLC since 2004. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Westlake, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of various insurance products including group life, disability, and long-term care insurance through multiple carriers. JPS Financial, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals such as high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, and retirees, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services.

John Pinter is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of experience, currently serving at JPS Financial, LLC since 2003. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Westlake, Ohio. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, selling fixed term life, whole life, disability, and fixed annuities, as well as servicing short- and long-term care disability policies. JPS Financial, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business owners, professionals, corporate executives, and retirees, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental analysis and both long- and short-term strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial and pension consulting services.

Joshua Szafranski is a financial advisor at Edgewater Pro Sports Financial with a Series 65 designation and experience dating to 2019. His prior roles include positions at AML RightSource and Edgewater Investment Group, as well as work with Cleveland State University and the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. Edgewater Pro Sports Financial serves individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $180 million on a discretionary basis for about 452 clients. The firm uses a five-phase Life Planning process and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental analysis and trading approaches.

Stephen Pinter is a financial advisor with JPS Financial, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with JPS Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokerage, selling fixed term life, whole life, disability, fixed annuities, and long-term care products through multiple insurance firms. JPS Financial, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, professionals, corporate executives, retirees, and pension plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing fundamental analysis and a combination of long- and short-term investment approaches.

David Szafranski is a financial advisor at Edgewater Pro Sports Financial with over 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Chalice Capital Partners and Niagara International Capital Limited. Outside of advising, he contributes to radio and podcast programs focused on financial topics and government policy. Edgewater Pro Sports Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured Life Planning process and uses fundamental analysis combined with various investment strategies to manage approximately $180 million in discretionary assets.

John Vrablic is a financial advisor with T.I.P.S. 4 Reps in Avon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Donum, LLC and NewEdge Advisors and has been associated with Integrated Retirement Investment Solutions, LLC since 2018. In addition to advisory work, he is a part-owner of a pension administration company and serves as president of T.I.P.S. 4 Reps Inc., a non-advisory professional referral business. Integrated Retirement Investment Solutions, LLC provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, and retirement plans, focusing on customized investment management and retirement plan advisory. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizes individualized planning and oversight, and utilizes professional referral arrangements alongside affiliated insurance and succession-planning services.

Keith Sechler is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Keystone Financial Planning, Inc. since 1987, serving as one of its two advisors. Keystone Financial Planning serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, focusing on building dividend income through a combination of technical analysis and long-term investment strategies.