Mark Ventura is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodians.

Jessica Palmer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley for a combined 18 years, and at Merrill for 11 years. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Ryan Patton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience with previous roles at Key Investment Services and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with North Star Appraisal Solutions, which provides appraisal services. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and specialized consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Shivani Singh is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including DXC Technology and New York Life. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, utilizing an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Christopher Radzinski is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2014 and also holds a registered representative position at LPL Financial. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Michael Cimperman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2021. His prior roles include positions at HRZ Management, LPL Financial, Charter Steel, and the University of Akron. He is based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of advisers who provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Frederick Cook is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2013 and previously worked at KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. from 2005 to 2007. He is also a notary in the state of Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Albin is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Independent Financial Group, LLC, and various Cetera entities. Outside of his advisory work, he has authored content related to pest prevention and is involved with technology services through DeepThink Labs. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and operates an extensive network of investment adviser representatives providing discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Michele Johns is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Portage Community Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of financial advising, she is a part owner of a drive-thru carryout business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid advisor/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Dale Puruczky is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2012 and was previously with LPL Financial, LLC and Raymond James & Associates. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and supports both bundled and unbundled fee arrangements across multiple custodians.

Mark Mallia Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2016. He also holds a branch sales manager role with Bankers Life, overseeing operations for offices in Cleveland North and Akron, Ohio. Outside of his advisory and management duties, Mallia is a board member of his local homeowners association, contributing to community governance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to create customized asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kurt Ringenbach is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has worked with Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hlay is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Hlay operates in the Chagrin Falls, Ohio area. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dennis Sheflyand is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2009, with prior roles at Natcity Investments and Ameriprise. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven model selection and third-party management, primarily serving employees with online banking credentials.

Mark Wilcox is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network and is the owner and president of Hudson Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial for nine years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a comprehensive platform with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

John Brown is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to that, he operated John D. Brown CPA, Inc. for nine years. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lawrence Spyke is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at KeyBank and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist program for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Nancy Andrefsky is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with both Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2008 and 2012, respectively. Her roles include administrative responsibilities within Fundamentum, LLC and Stratos Wealth Advisors, Ltd, both registered investment advisors. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Heksch is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2010, and also associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Mountain Capital Partners LLC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Heksch’s other business activities include work related to life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting through a large network of advisors using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Wes Hawkins is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, Sikich Financial, and BCG Wealth Advisors prior to his current role. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.