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.

Michelle Schwab is a financial advisor with Ellsworth Advisors, LLC in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ellsworth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent seven years at Western International Securities, Inc. Schwab is also involved in publishing through Basti Publishing. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, using a range of analytic approaches and tailored investment strategies. The firm combines private fund and alternative investment access with pension consulting and family office support.

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.

Christopher Prado is a financial advisor at Ellsworth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Federated Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and Wentz Financial Group. Prado is the founder and chairman of the TC Open Charitable Foundation, which raises funds and donates to charities supporting children. Ellsworth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, utilizing a combination of analytic approaches and tailored portfolios. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, pension consulting, and family office support, with access to private funds and alternative investments.

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.

Ryan Ruggaard is a financial advisor at Ruggaard & Associates with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC and BARD & ASSOCIATES. Ruggaard holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ruggaard & Associates is an SEC-registered, team-based investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a multi-method investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis and offers a range of strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Tidmore is a financial advisor at Horter Investment Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He also serves as Vice President of Tidmore Financial, where he has been involved in retirement planning since 1999. In addition to his advisory work, Tidmore provides free adult financial education through live and virtual classes. Horter Investment Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and insurance-company clients. The firm utilizes a combination of multi-manager portfolios, third-party money manager access, and alternative investment options guided by an Investment Committee.

Dan Kopcak is a financial advisor at Redwood Financial Network with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Redwood Financial Network and LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at W&S Brokerage Service and Western and Southern Life from 2015 to 2017. Redwood Financial Network is a team-based SEC-registered advisory firm with eight advisors managing approximately $226 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting with a customized, long-term investment approach.

Geoffrey Novack is a financial advisor with Financial Management Strategies, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Plancorp, Inc. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, fixed annuities, life, accident, health, and long-term care insurance. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. manages approximately $619.5 million in assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory services, and financial planning, utilizing a mix of analytical methods and model portfolios tailored to various risk profiles.

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.

Mark Suhay is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Asset Management Services, Inc. He holds 43 years of industry experience and has worked with Cornerstone since 2007. Prior to this, he was associated with J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. and Daley & Company. Outside of advisory work, Suhay serves as Vice President of Operations for Impact Sports Ohio, a travel baseball organization, where he is also a board member and assistant coach. Cornerstone Asset Management Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and consulting primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, corporations, and pensions. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, offering a variety of delivery options including model portfolios, separately managed accounts, sub-advisory services, and consulting.

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.

Stephen Frank is a financial advisor at EmVision Capital Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Investment Partners Ltd and CommonWealth Financial Network. Frank also engages in fixed insurance sales. EmVision Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and related entities by providing discretionary investment management, customized investment policy statements, portfolio construction, and strategic wealth-planning services. The firm emphasizes customized asset-allocation models reviewed by an investment committee and offers scalable family-office operational services alongside comprehensive planning and ongoing client communication.

John May is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ruggaard & Associates since 2018 and previously held roles at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and James Reed Financial Services, Inc. He serves on the investment committee of Twins Days, Inc., a nonprofit organization, where he helps monitor investment performance and set long-range investment strategies. Ruggaard & Associates is an SEC-registered, team-based investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a multi-method investment process and offers portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, financial planning, and tax-preparation services.

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 CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with FSM Wealth Advisors and Beacon Financial Advisory, and has held roles at several other firms including Capital Analysts and Boyd Waterson Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on investment committees for nonprofit organizations such as the Foundation for Geauga Parks and Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity, chairs the legacy committee for Federated Church of Chagrin Falls, and coaches youth wrestling. Journey Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management services primarily for individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs customized, discretionary investment strategies with a family-office style approach that includes bill-pay and tax coordination 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.