Arthur Merriman III is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2014. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a varied client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kevin Vaillancourt is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Inverness Securities LLC, CBIZ Investment Advisory Services, and Sequoia Financial Group, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is a seasonal ski instructor at Vail Resorts. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach combines macro assessment with fundamental analysis and fixed-income structuring, using a mix of securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Anna Vitale is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Wellspring Family Office with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Key Investment Services, LLC and Marcum Wealth, among other positions. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, using an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

Howard Slater is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience, currently with SEIA. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, he is a volunteer with Chabad of Solon, serves on the board of the Ohio Senior Olympics, owns Wembley Tennis Club, and is a co-author of the book *Plan of Action*. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting. The firm’s investment process integrates strategic and tactical approaches supported by an in-house research group and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs tailored to client needs.

Henry Spain is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is also involved with Spain & Smith Wealth Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm focused on investment advisory and financial planning. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and customized portfolios. The firm benefits from its common ownership with SEI-affiliated businesses, providing integrated access to specialized investment management and custody services.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Investment Network, Inc. for 20 years and manages Matrix III Income Tax Service, LLC, a tax preparation business he owns. He is also involved in life and health insurance sales focusing on fixed, FIA, and variable annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and annuity allocation services through both independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a variety of portfolio implementation platforms and supports multiple account structures and model-based solutions.

Michael Dejohn is a financial advisor at SEIA with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a high school football official and is involved in funeral directing at DeJohn Funeral Homes. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through an in-house research group and Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Michael Santelli is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Inverness Investment Group since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer of Enrico Properties, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis to construct tailored portfolios.

Justin Pietrasz is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, having previously worked at MGO, Inc. and Mgo Securities Corp. His credentials also include Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and educational seminars. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternatives, and private placements.

Keith Vargo is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, following six years at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Vargo holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cleveland, OH. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Aileen Bost is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC since 2014. She is based in Beachwood, OH, and has worked exclusively with CM Wealth Advisors throughout her career. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary team and an internal investment committee, combining investment research with accounting and tax expertise, and engages with both individual accounts and certain client entities through pooled investment vehicles and private funds.

John Toth is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 19 years of industry experience. Before joining Stratos in 2017, he worked at Financial Engines Advisors LLC and Tmfs Advisors, LLC. He is also licensed as an agent for life insurance and fixed annuities, involved in the sale and service of insurance products. 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 through a network of supervised investment advisory representatives. The firm utilizes both affiliated and third-party subadvisers and maintains custodial relationships with Fidelity and Schwab to support its advisory services.

Jack Malarik is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Summit Wealth Partners, LLC, and is the owner and president of Malarik Financial Services, Inc., a financial planning and marketing firm. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, supported by ongoing portfolio monitoring, independent manager oversight, and customizable overlays such as tax optimization.

Douglas Smorag is a financial advisor with CM Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 28 years with Clanco Management/CM Wealth Advisors. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, through portfolio management, financial planning, and related wealth-management services. The firm’s team includes credentialed accounting and investment professionals and provides investment strategy and oversight via an internal committee, with a focus on complex client relationships and involvement in private pooled investment vehicles.

Andrew Siciliano is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with five years of experience at the firm following five years as a student. He has been with Wellspring Family Office since 2021. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, employing an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

William Glubiak is a financial advisor at SEIA with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. He is also licensed in insurance sales and service, supporting his financial planning practice. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through an in-house research group and an Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Linda Tekavec is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Beacon Financial Partners and Lincoln Investment, each held for seven years. Outside of advisory duties, she has worked in a restaurant role as a server. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutions, providing financial planning and portfolio management through various advisor-managed and third-party platforms. The firm’s integration with SEI-affiliated businesses offers clients access to specialized subadvisory and custody services.

Ryan Bartels is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Bartels is a co-founder and shareholder of a smartphone application company, Circuit Technologies, though he has no active duties there. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro assessment and fundamental analysis across various investment vehicles, and operates within the Focus Financial Partners platform alongside affiliated entities that extend its service capabilities.

William Ambrogio is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wellspring Financial Advisors since 2016. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm offers comprehensive financial, estate, and tax planning services alongside investment advisory, employing an open-architecture approach that blends passive and active strategies with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency.

Parker Kaesgen is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with MGO Inc. since 2020. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, using a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and is affiliated with MGO Inc., enhancing its retirement-plan consulting capabilities.