Lisa Gillen is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2001. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration and affiliation with Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of discretionary managed-account programs, including advisor-directed models, separately managed accounts, and unified portfolios with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Brian Beebe is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend risk-based portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Brandon Lancaster is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and Independent Financial Partners, among other firms. He operates New Market Financial Advisors, a business entity used for investment and tax purposes. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm combines independent advisory representatives with access to multiple investment strategies and technology platforms, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Brian Heiss is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameritas Investment Corp, Private Client Services, Investment Centers of America, SII Investments, and Redbox. Heiss has been with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers various managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners.

David Ionno is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Bank since 2010 and has worked at PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only discretionary digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessment and implements investments via approved model strategies executed with mutual funds and ETFs.

Philip Gasser is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Copley, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities since 2006 and previously at Clearcreek Financial from 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Gasser is involved in fixed and indexed annuities and life insurance sales through Hudson Retirement Group. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients with discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts and offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Emily Kromalic is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Empower Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she provides administrative and trade support for First Responders Financial Advisors. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and provides education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Francis Factora is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Since 2009, he has been a partner at Eldora Innovations, Ltd., a non-investment business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via mutual funds and ETFs.

David Brindley is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Huntington since 2004, following a recent position at Ameriprise Financial Services. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs an open-architecture model that integrates third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank strategies across multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Wendy Kouvaras is a financial advisor at SPC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with SPC since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Five-Star Gymnastics of Ohio as a co-owner and assists with business responsibilities as needed. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers.

Alexa Fronk is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Medina, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a committee member for the Village of Gloria Glens Association, a maintenance association for a lake property. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice and solutions through multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, managing a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Labbe is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company since 2010. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform. The firm employs an open-architecture investment model that integrates third-party sub-managers and proprietary Private Bank models.

Adam Kenley is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2012. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account currently available as an invitation-only pilot for employees, which uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to select approved investment strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

Samuel Ramirez is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Huntington Investment Company starting in 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ramirez is involved in music performance and composition through his business, Samuel Ramirez Music. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs through its Passageway Managed Account Platform, combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Kurt Faulhaber is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Canton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards & Co since 2011. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment management services through in-house and third-party managed strategies.

Edward Mc Gervey is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Mariner in Canton, Ohio, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously led McGervey Wealth Management, LLC for 13 years before joining Mariner. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for The Lakes of Kings Creek Homeowners Association and is managing member of McGervey Holdings, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm implements discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Douglas Wells is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the finance committees of Holy Family Catholic Church and Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio and is a board member for the Walsh Jesuit High School Endowment. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Bryan Hummel is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at PlanMember since 2012. Bryan also operates a separate business, PC Solutions, providing computer repair and software services. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, providing education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Eugene Gillmor is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Medina, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles with New York Life Insurance Company, Nylife Securities Inc., and Bankers Life & Casualty Co. He is also involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, focusing primarily on non-discretionary asset management and tailored recommendations in an integrated insurance and advisory framework.

Lindsay Graves is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with credentials including the Series 65. She has been with CWM and Carson Wealth since 2025 and has prior experience as the owner and partner of Graves & Graves, LLC dba The Graves Law Firm, where she has prepared and executed estate plans since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, she is an active attorney involved in estate planning and also holds a license to sell life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, and institutions. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using a combination of model portfolios, third-party sub-advisors, and customized investment tools, with a particular focus on retirement-plan services and fiduciary oversight.