Brian McDonald is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC in Cleveland, OH, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with McDonald Partners in different capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, McDonald serves as Executive Director of the Joan C Edwards Charitable Foundation, chairs the Board of Trustees for the Cleveland School of Science & Medicine, and operates two community-focused LLCs: Heights Audio and Heights BBQ Association. McDonald Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm employs a customized investment approach using multiple analytic techniques and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Mark Tepper is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd., where he has worked since 2008, and also has experience at SWP Investment Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Tepper manages several businesses including an insurance agency and a company that hosts high-performance driving events for car enthusiasts. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm manages approximately $1.3 billion across a diverse range of investment types and operates as a fiduciary, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analyses to construct diversified portfolios.

Mary Anderson is a financial advisor at First Fiduciary Investment Counsel Inc in Cleveland, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with First Fiduciary Investment Counsel since 1993. First Fiduciary Investment Counsel provides discretionary investment management and wealth planning services to individuals, non-profits, retirement plans, trusts, estates, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a team-based approach focused on dividend-oriented, large-cap equity investing supported by fundamental analysis and third-party research.

Dennis Twarogowski is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and having 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Independence Capital Co. since 2005. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships and employs a fundamental analysis approach with a long-term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Nathaniel Fockler is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Great Lakes Retirement, UBS Financial Services, Citizens Securities, and Citizens Bank. Nathaniel serves as a Young Professionals Board member and volunteer for Junior Achievement Cleveland. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down investment approach guided by an internal committee, blending active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives.

Timothy Westra is a CFP® with four years of industry experience and is currently with McDonald Partners LLC in Cleveland, OH. His career includes roles at The Connable Office, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. McDonald Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a customized approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers services through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as wrap and advisor programs.

Derek Gabrielsen is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Partners since 2011. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Stephen Franko is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Essex National Securities, Inc. and First Knox National Bank since 1997. Additionally, he is active as a licensed insurance agent offering fixed life, annuity, long-term care, disability, and health insurance. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a long-term trading approach based on fundamental analysis, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and offers a broad range of securities and access to third-party money managers.

William Tomlinson is a financial advisor at Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Independence Wealth Advisors since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Tomlinson is a principal at United Brokerage Group MPD, LLC, an insurance agency where he provides product knowledge and underwriting support to independent insurance agents. Independence Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and employee benefit plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a variety of analytical approaches and strategies, and requires clients to use specified custodians for account management.

Heather Frutig is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at McDonald Partners LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Gradient A Human Think Tank, Merrill Private Wealth Management, and JPMorgan Chase. In addition to her advisory work, she operates Heather Frutig Financial Coaching, providing support with budgeting, debt management, and general financial planning. McDonald Partners serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored investment management and financial planning services. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple platforms and also acts as an affiliated broker-dealer with experience managing private fund placements.

Alec Acampora is a financial advisor at Independence Wealth Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. Prior to joining Independence Wealth Advisors, he worked at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Independence Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and employee benefit plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical investment methods and offers client access to comprehensive reporting and monitoring tools.

Adam Stalnaker is a financial advisor with Rockport Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Client Services and Cetera Advisors LLC and is involved with Ars Capital, Inc., which partly owns Rockport Wealth, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he is a 50% owner of Rockport Real Estate Holdings, LLC. Rockport Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of in-house portfolio management, third-party sub-advisory arrangements, and digital platforms to tailor and monitor individualized portfolios.

Shu Hsin Hsieh is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independence Capital, Hsieh held roles at firms including TransGlobal Advisory LLC and Transamerica Financial Advisors, and spent 24 years at Pfizer Inc. Outside of advisory work, Hsieh serves as president of the Yaodong Liu Family Foundation, a family charitable organization. Independence Capital Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating a broad range of securities tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Thomas David is a CFP® and PFS™ with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Rockport Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at firms including CM Wealth Advisors and St. Clair Advisors. David serves as an adjunct faculty member at Lorain County Community College. Rockport Wealth Advisors offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of in-house portfolio management, third-party sub-advisory arrangements, and digital platforms to implement tailored strategies.

Nick Dionisos is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management in Westlake, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with DAGCO, Inc. since 1995. Cornerstone Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes and incorporates financial planning covering tax, retirement, insurance, and estate considerations.

Douglas Kuhlman is a financial advisor at Paradigm Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Paradigm since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches his daughter's soccer team. Paradigm Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and participant account management. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and relies on third-party model portfolios and money managers, offering tailored advice based on clients' objectives and risk tolerance.

Nicholas Kaplan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Management. He previously worked for six years at MAI Capital Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services on a limited basis for friends. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, managing diversified portfolios that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and fixed income. The firm operates with a five-advisor team and employs a range of strategies, including option writing and short selling, while using third-party platforms for discretionary rebalancing of certain accounts.

Samuel Petitjean is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Wealth Advocate Group. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and OCIO services, employing diversified investment strategies that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Joseph Kovach is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He is a founding member and president of JJK Financial, Inc., and has been with Rockport Wealth Advisors since 2018. Kovach is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Rockport Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of in-house portfolio management, third-party sub-advisory arrangements, and digital platforms to create individualized portfolios and utilizes a range of investment strategies including tactical trading and risk management.

David Sabo is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Independence Capital since 2011. He also has extensive experience with First Discount Brokerage and Great Lakes Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Sabo is a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed, life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuity products. Independence Capital Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships, using fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.