Samuel Petitjean is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Wealth Advocate Group. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and OCIO services, employing diversified investment strategies that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Kemper Arnold is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prestwick Group, Cetera Wealth Services, Vicus Capital, and Vantage Financial Group. Outside of advising, he serves as a legal consultant and mediator, is a director and officer of a charitable foundation, and participates as an honorary trustee with the Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, governmental entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using mutual funds, ETFs, and equities, employing strategies such as fundamental analysis, trading, margin, and options when appropriate.

Joseph Kovach is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He is a founding member and president of JJK Financial, Inc., and has been with Rockport Wealth Advisors since 2018. Kovach is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Rockport Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of in-house portfolio management, third-party sub-advisory arrangements, and digital platforms to create individualized portfolios and utilizes a range of investment strategies including tactical trading and risk management.

David Sabo is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Independence Capital since 2011. He also has extensive experience with First Discount Brokerage and Great Lakes Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Sabo is a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed, life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuity products. Independence Capital Co., 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, using fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Laufman Jr. is a financial advisor at Symphony Financial Services, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and LPL Financial LLC. Symphony Financial Services serves individual clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm provides tailored asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a range of analysis methods and investment vehicles, and offers services on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Roger Potter is a financial advisor at Balanced Wealth Group LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of two books titled "Proverbs: Wisdom for Prosperity" and "Proverbs: Wisdom for the Graduate." Balanced Wealth Group is a fee-based, SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds and offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a five-advisor team.

Daniel Lane is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is a part owner at Financial Management Strategies, Inc. and holds credentials including Series 66. Lane has worked at Cetera and manages Lane Legacy Advisors, LLC, a business he operates alongside his advisory roles. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. provides advisory services to individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a range of analytical methods and maintaining multiple office locations.

Ranjan Jagetia is a financial advisor at Prasad Wealth Partners with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at various firms including MetLife Securities Inc. and Regal Investment Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is a part owner of an industrial robotics company operated by his son. Prasad Wealth Partners provides personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management for individuals, families, trusts, family offices, private foundations, qualified retirement plans, and institutional plan sponsors. The firm primarily employs fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation and uses a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Bill Dragolas is an advisor with Cornerstone Asset Management Services, Inc. in Broadview Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including GT Securities, Liberty Partners Financial Services, and Citizens Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Executive Director of the CK Foundation, a nonprofit focused on raising and distributing funds to families and victims of COVID-19, and he is the founder and president of an online clothing store, Fatcat Sportswear, as well as president of Dynamic Education Solutions, LLC, which consults with school districts on process improvement. Cornerstone Asset Management Services primarily serves individual clients, including both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management through its Alpha/Beta Solutions platform, separately managed accounts, sub‑advisory services, and investment consulting. The firm employs a proprietary analysis that combines fundamental and technical methods for portfolio management and provides clients with quarterly performance reports and a web-based reporting tool.

Matthew Heck is a financial advisor with WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and AMFG Wealth Management LLC. Outside of advising, he supports his wife's business, a local bar called the Sangria Stand LLC, though he holds no ownership or compensation from it. WestPoint Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor strategies according to client goals and risk tolerances, managing accounts both directly and through third-party managers.

Matthew Daugherty is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Balanced Wealth Group LLC since 2023 and previously spent 18 years at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Lakewood/Rocky River Rotary Foundation and the Ohio University College of Business Finance Advisory Council. Balanced Wealth Group is a fee-based, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages diversified portfolios primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services through a five-advisor team.

Daniel Yergan is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fidato Wealth LLC. Prior to joining Fidato Wealth in 2023, he worked at Valmark Financial Group for five years. His background also includes roles outside the financial sector, including experience in marketing and manufacturing. Fidato Wealth LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts and estates, providing asset management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and trust administration. The firm manages approximately $510.8 million in discretionary assets and emphasizes individualized account supervision with diversified portfolios, regular reviews, and integration of technology such as AI tools into its planning processes.

Timothy Noe is a financial advisor with WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC in Berea, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services and related Ameritas companies for 15 years and has operated Tim Noe Financial Services, Inc. since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an independent insurance agent. WestPoint Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, including ERISA 3(21) services. The firm applies fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor strategies and manages assets both directly and through third-party managers, with a substantial portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Joseph Littman is a financial advisor with Arena Private Wealth in Shaker Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC, JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and ProEquities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer for Hillel at Kent State University, University of Akron, and Hiram College, as well as a partner in a manufacturing business, Gavitt Wire & Cable Co. Arena Private Wealth provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering customized strategies and managing accounts on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio approaches and acts as a fund sponsor and general partner through affiliated entities.

John Blatt is a financial advisor at Tempo Wealth with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His career includes roles at MassMutual Financial Group and Cleveland Wealth, LLC before joining Tempo Wealth in 2025. Blatt is also an agent for life, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Tempo Wealth offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, advisor selection, and pension consulting primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm incorporates a multidisciplinary investment approach and provides specialized services in alternative and digital assets.

John Kim is a financial advisor with Symphony Financial Services, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Kim & Associates, LLC since 2012 and the Ohio Attorney General's Office since 2011. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a law practice specializing in estate tax law and is involved in organizing amateur race track events through the Porsche BMW Owners Club. Symphony Financial Services serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a client-specific approach that tailors asset allocation and investment strategies to individual objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of instruments including stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and derivatives.

Scott Hanna is a financial advisor at WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at WestPoint Wealth Management since 2014, including in its current form since 2021. Hanna also owns The Willoughby Agency, a property and casualty insurance business. WestPoint Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans, providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management strategies, combining fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, and offers both direct management and third-party manager referrals.

Broc Stradley is a financial advisor at WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Grey Street Company and Parkland Securities. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies. WestPoint Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to tailor strategies and offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with third-party manager referrals and educational seminars.

Michael Nowacki is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Nowacki Capital Management LLC and Saga Partners, LLC. Outside of finance, he owns and manages M&P Bargain Books, a bookstore in Willoughby, Ohio. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and manages approximately $1.3 billion across a broad range of public and private investments.

Meaghan Grant is a financial advisor at Rockport Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Thrivent and Lake Forest Country Club. Before entering the financial advisory field, she spent ten years in education at the college and secondary school levels. Rockport Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-based financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages approximately $676 million across a team of eight advisers and offers both traditional portfolio management and consultant-style services, including alternative investments and a wrap fee program.