Joseph Swiderski is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at BNY Mellon, Huntington National Bank, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member and treasurer for Catholic Charities Diocese of Cleveland. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives across multiple teams. The firm offers customized financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and other advisory services tailored to client goals.

Benjamin Wallace is a CFA® charterholder with eight years at CM Wealth Advisors LLC and five years at RMS Investment Group LLC, totaling 13 years of industry experience. He is based in Beachwood, OH. CM Wealth Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and foundations with comprehensive wealth management, estate and tax planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a core growth equity model balanced with fixed-income and alternative investments, utilizing a manager-of-managers structure and focusing on asset allocation, diversification, and access to less-efficient markets through pooled investment vehicles.

Christopher Carey is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 license and previously worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel and De Lage Landen Ltd. Ritholtz Wealth Management advises individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment process that emphasizes asset allocation and behavioral finance, using diversified, low-cost ETFs alongside tactical overlays and alternative investments, supported by both advisor-led and digital platforms.

Cassandra Hanke is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ancora and its affiliated entities since 2026. Prior to joining Ancora, she held positions at Pimco, Creative Benefits Strategies, and University of Kentucky. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as retirement plans. The firm combines top-down macro assessment with fundamental equity analysis and fixed-income structuring to manage portfolios through a mix of custom and model allocations.

Michael Rinaldi is a financial advisor at TFO Wealth Partners with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Distributors and Enza Financial, LLC. Outside of his role at TFO Wealth Partners, he is involved with Enza Financial LLC, providing retirement plan consulting services. TFO Wealth Partners is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.66 billion, offering investment management, family office services, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager allocations to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using model portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs, and provides access to specialized investment options and digital planning tools.

Christopher Wallack is a financial advisor with Zacks Investment Management, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and PNC Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is co-owner of Couture By Sadie and serves as an LLC manager for ABB All Brides Beautiful, both retail businesses in Hudson, Ohio. Zacks Investment Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary quantitative models and qualitative portfolio management across various strategies. The firm offers retail wealth management, alternative investment strategies, and model portfolios, and acts as portfolio manager for mutual funds and ETFs.

Jeffrey Van Fossen is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Inverness Investment Group, LLC since 2006 and is a minority owner of Inverness Holdings LLC, a parent company of several affiliated entities. He is based in Cleveland, OH and is affiliated with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis.

Thomas Kennedy is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Inverness Securities, LLC since 2014 and Inverness Investment Group since 2011, with prior experience at First Allied Securities, Inc. and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a 50% owner of Cleveland Tech Ventures and serves as a board member for Global Digital Instrument, LLC in Fairport, NY. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines top-down macro assessment with fundamental equity analysis and fixed-income structuring, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and may employ sub-advisers for specialized strategies.

Paul Mccormack is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC and has worked at Inverness Investment Group and Inverness Securities, LLC since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a portfolio manager at Ancora Advisors. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, utilizing a blend of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis to construct tailored portfolios.

Luis Camacho is a Series 66 registered advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Morgan Stanley. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a network of 71 investment advisory representatives. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and other advisory services tailored to individual goals.

Mitchell Kotheimer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Brighton Jones LLC and has previously worked at several firms, including Independence Wealth Advisors, Domain Money Advisors, and Sequoia Financial Group. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and family office support, using a whole-balance-sheet approach and recommending a mix of public and private investments.

Ashley Brown is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Brown has worked at several firms, including Inverness Securities LLC and Planned Financial Services. Outside of advisory roles, Brown is involved with Ancora Family Wealth Advisors in a compliance capacity. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors offers customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension and 401(k) plans. The firm integrates held-away accounts into client relationships and employs a mix of investment strategies through discretionary management.

John Malarik is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 designation and three years of consulting experience. His prior roles include positions at The Siegfried Group and Preformed Line Products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers both advisory and technology services such as a managed account platform and back-office support for advisers.

Andrew Elsoffer is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. for seven years before joining International Assets Investment Management in 2018. Elsoffer is also a member-owner of ABE Wealth Management, LLC, a private label entity for financial business. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party wrap and manager programs.

Eric Hanna is a CFP® affiliated with Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, where he has been employed since 2023. He is new to the financial advisory industry, having no prior experience before joining Wellspring. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, tax planning, risk management, philanthropy, business succession, and bill-payment services, utilizing an open-architecture investment approach that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency.

Wendy Eldridge is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She joined Carnegie Investment Counsel in 2024 after spending nine years at Aurum Wealth Management Group. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, independent trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Jodi Cowgill is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at Carnegie Investment Counsel. She has been with the firm since 2009. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a wide range of clients including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofits, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, offering specialized services such as ERISA fiduciary oversight and nonprofit governance support.

Stuart Miller is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Cutter & Company Brokerage and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Burton Professional Offices, a commercial building in Burton, Ohio. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management through a variety of proprietary and third-party advisory platforms.

Louis Mucci is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent offering insurance products through unaffiliated companies. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing various investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Peter Vandenbroeck is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 17 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017 and previously worked at Midwest Investment Management LLC. He serves on the investment committee advisory role at Notre Dame College in South Euclid, Ohio. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.