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.

Lisa Lime is a financial advisor with Lineweaver Wealth Advisors in Valley View, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Triad Advisors and UBS Financial Services. Lineweaver Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm manages approximately $908 million in assets, uses a variety of investment methods, and delivers services through a multi-office team structure supporting a large client base.

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.

Matthew Hunt is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Hunt worked in various positions including at Cetera and Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities. The firm manages approximately $867 million in client assets through a team of six advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services with investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Vincent Di Giacomo is a financial advisor at Fairway Wealth Management LLC with Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fairway Wealth Management in 2021, he held positions at Prestwick Country Club, United Parcel Service, and in education. He has occasionally worked at Prestwick Country Club on an as-needed basis during events and dinner service. Fairway Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, offering integrated wealth management and family office services. The firm emphasizes client-specific asset allocations, tax-aware positioning, and behavioral discipline, managing nearly $3.0 billion in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

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.

James Judd is a financial advisor at Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including Cetera, Lion Street Financial, and The James B Oswald Co. Judd serves as a board member and past president of the Bedford Rotary Club and holds several civic positions in Bedford, including chairman of the Civil Service Commission. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $867 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities, providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning tailored to client objectives.

George Smith III is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Vantage Financial Group since 2000 and previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves on the finance council for St. Joseph Parish and is a board member of Youth Opportunities Unlimited. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, governmental entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client objectives, employing fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies.

Colin Anderson is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Vantage Financial Group since 2010 and also works with Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner and distiller at Christmas City Spirits, a distillation company in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and governmental entities. The firm manages approximately $867 million in client assets across a range of investment strategies and provides portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan consulting through a team of six advisors.

Carl Camillo is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a senior partner and part owner at Financial Management Strategies, Inc., where he has worked since 2000. Camillo's prior experience includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Plancorp, Inc., and Vantage Financial Group. He serves as immediate past president of the Northeast Ohio Association of Financial Professionals and works as an expert witness in securities arbitration cases. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and strategies to manage portfolios aligned with clients' investment policy statements and also offers retirement plan advisory, consulting services, and participant education workshops.

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.

John Stauffer is a financial advisor with Financial Management Strategies, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Park Avenue Securities, and Guardian Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a sales consultant for an electrical manufacturing firm. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a combination of analytical methods and investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

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.

Jacob Cogley is a financial advisor at Lineweaver Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Triad Advisors, Hunter Associates, and Flyer Enterprises. Lineweaver Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $908 million in client assets and employs a team-based approach with multiple offices and delegated managers.

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.

Christopher Martin is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Fairway Wealth Management LLC and its predecessor firm since 2012. Fairway Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, focusing on integrated wealth management, family office, and estate planning services. The firm emphasizes tax-aware asset allocation and cash-flow strategies, managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis and providing advice for held-away retirement and plan accounts.