Thomas Genco is a financial advisor with Beacon Financial Advisory LLC in Cleveland, OH. He holds the CFP® designation and has 28 years of industry experience. Genco has worked at Beacon since 2015 and has also been associated with Lincoln Investment since 2012. He is involved in the sales and service of life insurance products and works as an independent CPA contractor in tax compliance and preparation. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages over $900 million in discretionary assets and utilizes a range of portfolio management strategies, including both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by model portfolios and various analytical methods.

Gregory Randall is a financial advisor with Beacon Financial Advisory LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Lincoln Investment Planning Inc. and Capital Analysts Incorporated. Randall is the owner of Beacon Financial Partners and serves as board president of the nonprofit Power of Joy. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages over $900 million in discretionary assets and offers a range of portfolio management strategies using various analytical methods and third-party platforms across multiple office locations.

David Toetz is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has practiced law since 2003 and serves on the board of directors for PSE Credit Union. In addition to his advisory work, he has roles as an attorney and public defender. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships with an 18-person advisory team. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances, and offers a broad range of securities and third-party manager introductions.

Anthony Gargano is a financial advisor at Journey Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSM Wealth Advisors, CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC, and Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC. Journey Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as trusts and estates. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and coordinated tax and operational services under a fiduciary standard.

Vaughn Kellerman is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Gannett Wealth Advisors in Cleveland, OH. He has held previous roles at Sound Advisory, HCM Wealth Advisors, Kestra Financial, and Fidelity Brokerage Services, among others. Gannett Wealth Advisors offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax preparation services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable and corporate plan sponsors. The firm employs a blend of passive and active investment strategies focused on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, supported by a multi-office structure and integrated trust services.

Michael Doherty is a financial advisor at Prasad Wealth Partners with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Financial Group, Elixir Solutions, Marcus & Millichap, and The Allstate Corp. Outside of finance, he participates as a panelist in Nielsen TV Ratings, allowing a meter to be installed in his home for marketing research purposes. Prasad Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, family offices, trusts, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm focuses on personalized financial planning and employs a primarily fundamental, long-term investment approach while maintaining flexibility for shorter-term trades as needed.

Theresa Schmotzer is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera, PNC Investments, and Vantage Financial Group. She serves as a board member for a homeowners association, overseeing budgets and compliance matters. Vantage Financial Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $867 million in client assets across six advisors. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services tailored to client objectives.

Mark Ciulla is a financial advisor with Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been involved in life settlements since 2011. Ciulla has served as owner and managing director of Capital Advisors, Ltd., LLC since 2010. Capital Advisors manages approximately $1.25 billion in discretionary assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with financial planning and ERISA trustee-directed plan advisory services, employing a portfolio approach that integrates mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and REITs with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Mark Kangas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services since 2013. Kangas is based in Beachwood, Ohio, and is part of the six-advisor team at North Star Advisory Group, LLC. North Star Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, sub-advisory, and specialty consulting services. The firm employs tailored strategies focused on fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers niche services such as real estate and antiques and collectibles consulting.

Peter Franz is a financial advisor with Journey Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including FSM Wealth Advisors and Beacon Financial Advisory. Outside of his advisory roles, Franz serves on multiple nonprofit investment and finance committees and is involved in youth wrestling as a head coach and board member. Journey Wealth Management is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and consulting with a focus on strategic asset allocation and integrated tax and operational services.

Forrest Kuchling is a financial advisor at North Star Advisory Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining North Star Advisory Group, he held positions at Geauga Financial Advisors and has experience in various roles outside finance, including work at DoorDash and Inverness Country Club. North Star Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with an emphasis on fixed-income securities and mutual funds/ETFs.

Richard Eicheldinger is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Facet Wealth, Affinity Wealth LLC, and True Wealth Design. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Marco Ciccariello is a financial advisor with Tempo Wealth, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, MML Investors Services, LLC, and positions in educational and nonprofit organizations. Tempo Wealth is a team-based firm providing discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and offers alternative investment products with a structured due-diligence process.

Ashley Arsena is a financial advisor with Cleveland Wealth, LLC and holds the CFP® designation and Series 65 license. She has seven years of industry experience, including eleven years at Shaker Investments LLC prior to joining Cleveland Wealth in 2026. Cleveland Wealth, LLC provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and pension consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages over $500 million in assets, employs a non-discretionary investment approach guided by written policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and serves approximately 396 households.

Denny Johnson is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Partners in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carnegie Investment Counsel, Kestra Financial, Inc., and Cleveland State University. Woodland Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and management-focused research to manage discretionary accounts through model portfolios or customized strategies.

Brian Distler is a financial advisor with Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and NMS Wealth Management prior to his current roles. Distler also serves as a director and chief compliance officer at Lakeridge Wealth Management. Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $700.5 million for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on fundamentally driven portfolios that primarily use ETFs and mutual funds while maintaining flexibility to include other investment vehicles.

Erik Keister is a financial advisor with North Star Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He is also the owner and attorney of Erik Keister Legal Services, LLC, a law firm, and serves as head coach of the Cleveland Fusion football team. Keister has been with North Star Advisory Group and affiliated firms since 2015. North Star Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting, combining traditional wealth management with niche services in real estate and collectibles.

Tiffany Boval is a financial advisor at Prasad Wealth Partners with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors, Regulus Advisors, Securities America, Arbor Point Advisors, and Key Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the secretary of the Sunshine Committee, a cheer squad for gymnastics. Prasad Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with a long-term orientation, offering a variety of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, corporate bonds, REITs, private funds, and structured products.

Matthew Schiller is a financial advisor at Prasad Wealth Partners with 13 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked previously at Regal Investment Advisors, Arbor Point Advisors, and Securities America. Schiller is also an independent insurance agent, selling various life insurance and annuity products. Prasad Wealth Partners offers personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, family offices, trusts, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes customized planning and primarily uses fundamental analysis with a long-term investment orientation, employing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and derivatives where appropriate.

Jonathan Cush is a Certified Financial Planner® at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at THE O.N. Equity Sales Company for 15 years and has been affiliated with Ohio National Financial Services and the John C Cush Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, Cush is involved in horse breeding as a business activity. Independence Capital Company, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across around 300 client relationships. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and introductions to third-party money managers.