Dan Romano is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and landlord of a rental property through PAMJ Group LLC. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and combines third-party portfolio managers with advisor-managed options, supported by a platform that includes direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Evan Potts is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Commonwealth and MJ Baker Financial Advisors in 2025. Potts is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, investment management, technology, and compliance support, enabling advisors to offer a broad range of securities and insurance products alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by the firm’s Investment Management and Research team.

Ishmael Thomas is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Rocket Mortgage, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Thomas Petrus is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Avon Lake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Key Investment Services LLC for 14 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2022. Petrus is also involved as an agent in fixed insurance sales and service. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a broad client base with both individualized and centralized investment management options, and it has notable expertise in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Michael Baker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has operated Mj Baker Financial Advisors since 2011. Prior to that, he worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for 11 years. He is also a co-owner of M. J. Baker and Associates Inc, a tax services firm. Commonwealth Financial Network is a national dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting nearly 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in assets. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs, access to third-party managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Joel Larson is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. He has worked at KeyBank and Equitable Advisors, LLC, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Larson is the sole owner of JRL Homes LLC, a property management company. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Robert Miller is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selection supported by ongoing monitoring and conducts due diligence on third-party advisory products while leveraging affiliations within the KeyCorp group.

Hugo Vazquez Alcala is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He joined Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank NA in 2024. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment selection and provides oversight and due diligence of third-party advisory products, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Mary Lynn Thornton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved third-party strategists to manage portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs.

Richard Ganim Jr. is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Metlife Securities and Cetera Advisors LLC, prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial in 2017. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, and access to model portfolios and third-party manager solutions, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Joseph Macfarlane is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 13 years at C.L. King & Associates and several years with KeyBank and Key Investment Services. Key Investment Services LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporations through various programs, including wrap-fee advisory, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm focuses on client-directed model selection combined with ongoing monitoring and offers access to third-party discretionary managers within the KeyCorp group.

Sean Hesch is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mid Atlantic Financial Management, KMC Wealth Management, and Cambridge Investment Research. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, using multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Michael Buroker is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Key Investment Services LLC. His prior work includes positions at Charles Schwab and TIAA-CREF, covering roles from 2012 to 2022. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment strategy selection supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing oversight, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Alexander Berk is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at KeyBank and CoverMyMeds. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in art merchandise sales through Red Bubble Inc. and manages a wellness LLC offering private ballet and virtual fitness lessons. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides access to third-party discretionary managers while offering ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and supervisory oversight.

Erica Acheson Dunay is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple roles across KeyBank and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the boards of the Lake Erie College National Alumni and the Downtown Painesville Organization, and she is a health coach with a wellness program. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with ongoing oversight and collaborates closely with affiliated financial institutions within the KeyCorp group.

Aaron Nuti is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC from 2012 to 2019. Based in Cleveland, OH, Nuti’s career has focused on providing advisory services within established wealth management firms. Hightower Advisors delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager portfolio solutions, combining affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Cusick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, Ohio, with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Prudential, among others. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program using algorithm-driven ETF portfolios and a Managed Account program, and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Matthew Carino is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2009. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and unified managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group, working closely with affiliated entities such as KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

William Ostrowski is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Key Investment Services, as well as positions related to political and educational organizations. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations, ongoing monitoring, and due diligence on third-party advisory products.

Adam Aussem is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has worked with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in education roles at Ashland University since 2021 and previously at Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes personalized recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.