Shawn Berthelot is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Macedonia, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Citizens Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of Western Reserve Business Consulting, providing small business consulting services. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. offers portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm operates primarily through a network of CPA firms and advisors, managing over $7.5 billion in assets, and employs tax-intelligent strategies and discretionary management with periodic rebalancing.

Thomas Giltner is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in managing Eden Wine Bar LLC, a full-service bar and restaurant in Akron, OH. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, with a focus on diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach while incorporating third-party managers and platforms, and maintains a notable affiliation with MGO Inc. to support pension consulting services.

Dayna Smith is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Group, LPL Financial, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to her advisory role, she operates Spain & Smith Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisory firm offering financial planning and investment advisory services. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning and portfolio management through various programs and platforms. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including advisor-managed portfolios, third-party manager access, and integrated services connected to SEI-affiliated businesses.

Gregory Halter is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2019 and previously worked at Laurel Grove Capital, RE Advisers Corporation, and RE Investment Corporation. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a diverse investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Matthew Marasch is a Financial Advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 14 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management arrangements.

Joseph Granzier is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and Fortune Financial Services. Granzier serves as a board member for Malachi House, a nonprofit providing hospice services for the homeless, meals for the needy, and career counseling for the unemployed. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified portfolios, alternatives, and private placements, and is affiliated with MGO Inc., which expands its retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Spencer Dieck is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC and Beacon Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a financial analyst at Pistone Wealth Advisors, focusing on investment analysis, trading, financial plan design, marketing, and client support. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and financial institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and insurance consulting. The firm operates through a network of supervised investment advisory representatives and utilizes both affiliated and third-party subadvisers and platforms to deliver customized and model portfolio strategies.

Nicholas Schwitzgebel is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Guardian Life and its subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities, since 2025 and 2026, respectively. Prior to his current role, he held positions at MyShyft, Butler University, Dartmouth College, Keyfactor, and Saint Ignatius High School. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including brokerage, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Matthew Garner is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, LPL Financial, and Firstmerit Bank NA. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm sponsors multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that combines third-party Sub-Managers and Wrap Strategists with proprietary Private Bank models.

Matthew Rosner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding five years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2021 and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through Jaylene Development LLC. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Matthew Levine is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He worked at key Investment Services LLC for 10 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2022. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model with a multi-advisor platform, serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, and offers notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Heather Pollack is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Beacon Financial Group, Inc. and a 20-year tenure with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and partnerships with custodians like Schwab and Fidelity.

Matthew Kulla is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Stow, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he owns Kulla Industries LLC, a business involved in buying and reselling clothing online. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers various advisory programs with direct financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Jonathan Douglas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2013. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser owned by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Adriana Bastos Randall is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, and Thomas McDonald Partners. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Brenda Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and BDS Financial Network, where she has worked since 2012 and 2014, respectively. Johnson is the sole owner of Brenda Johnson, LLC, a private entity established for tax purposes and securities business facilitation. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Greg Goldfeder is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2026, following prior roles at Vivaldi Capital Management and Proper Analysis Corp. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and customized asset allocation, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

John Hollis is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Hollis is involved in several business ventures, including serving as president of HaHa Dumpsters LLC and holding investments in product innovation through Blazor Inc LLC. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, offering transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory relationships along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports multiple advisory programs and account-level services.

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.

Eric Stockley is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Huntington Investment Company since 2015 and was previously with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services, offering multiple wrap-fee programs through an open-architecture model that incorporates third-party and affiliate investment strategies.