David Forshew is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc in Independence, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2016. Advance Capital Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, foundations, and corporations, focusing on financial planning and portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs. The firm employs a model portfolio approach managed by an Investment Committee and offers specialized retirement services, including a "Chief Retirement Officer" program.

Joseph Hamel is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Hamel Advisory Services, LLC since 2007 and Hamel & Associates, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Hamel is a licensed insurance professional through Hamel & Associates, Inc., operating separately from his work at Portfolio Medics. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Brian Fowles is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Westlake, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors, The Mutual Fund Store, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his work at Stratos, he is a managing partner and wealth advisor at Century Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and insurance consulting, with access to proprietary products through its affiliation with SEI entities.

Sean Heney is a financial advisor with Portside Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual, and currently serves as a partner and financial planner with Allegis Advisors and Suncrest Advisors alongside his role at Portside. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services for individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement and pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses tailored discretionary mandates with investment analysis that combines fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches.

Brian Minier is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2015 and is also a partner in Keystone Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Minier is involved with the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting seminars to address financial illiteracy, and serves on the boards of Grace Fellowship Church and Encompass World Partners. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to various investment vehicles and platforms.

Martin Healy is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Healy is involved in municipal bookkeeping and independent insurance sales. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open architecture investment approach and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Rodney Stastny is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also conducts sales and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance through Signature Financial Group, LLC. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses a multi-team structure and the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Matthew Schuster is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Chicago, IL, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, LLC, AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., Centra Financial, and Oppenheimer Funds Distributor, Inc. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Chelsea Sabo is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked previously at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. Thrivent Advisor Network serves a broad range of clients including individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $6.8 billion in client assets. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory, utilizing a range of investment strategies and access to independent managers and fee-based products.

David Alison is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving with Prosperity Capital Advisors. He has worked with firms including Valor Capital Management and operates Alison Wealth Management, where he provides tax planning, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Outside of advisory roles, he is also a licensed insurance agent and is involved in managing real estate investment holding companies. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision, employing resources from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard, along with third-party sub-advisors.

Robert Kruty is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with ValMark Advisers and related entities since 2003 and has operated Kruty & Associates since 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the St. Malachi Center, a nonprofit focused on assisting the poor and children, where he contributes to the finance committee and investment policy guidance. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive due diligence.

Gregory Pozar is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, Ohio, holding 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015 and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014, and has also been involved with L.P. Kennard Agency since 1993. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an insurance agent with Kennard Financial Services, where he sells insurance and annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting services. The firm delivers these through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing various model-based and third-party solutions supported by integrated platforms for portfolio implementation and tax-aware services.

Kristian Jarosz is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax in 2026, he worked for Gries Financial LLC for 24 years. He serves as City Council President and Chair of the Executive and Finance Committee for the City of Euclid and is a member of the Euclid Hospital Community Advisory Board. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services with a combination of internal and third-party management, employing a variety of fee structures including performance-based arrangements for qualified investors.

Valerie Schmitz is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., the ON Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in farming and livestock through Kelly Day Farms and owns a holding company for other corporate ventures. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using customized portfolios that combine internal and third-party manager strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Kennard is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and also operates Kennard Financial Services, a tax preparation business. Additionally, he holds a role as an insurance agent at Kennard Agency, Inc. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of platforms and investment strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, to meet client needs.

Benjamin Roy is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Sigma Financial Corporation and Great Lakes Wealth Management. Roy’s background also includes time at the University of Maine Orono and Advance 1 Clearing. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach featuring core risk-based portfolios and specialized strategies, and it acts as a Fund Strategist on UMA platforms.

Sarah Warnkin is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She has worked with JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management and JL Smith Group prior to joining Prosperity Capital Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset-allocation strategies with ongoing portfolio supervision and offers a platform that includes alternatives and structured products through third-party providers.

Nicole Brewer is a financial advisor with Exodus Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc., Fortune Financial Services, CoreCap Investments, Inc., and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Brewer is also an owner of Brew Crew Enterprises, where she teaches skydiving and performs related activities. Additionally, she serves on the board and as a trustee for the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm constructs portfolios with a range of public and private investments and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment strategies.

Wayne Minich is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has worked with ValMark Advisers since 2004 and has longstanding affiliations with Valmark Securities, Minnesota Mutual, Applied Financial Concepts Inc., and his own firm, Wayne D. Minich & Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of life, long-term care, fixed annuity, and disability insurance through Applied Financial Concepts Inc. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes multi-asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, offering diversified, goal-based model portfolios and supporting its advisors with due diligence, back-office services, and a range of fee-based planning and consulting solutions.

Charles Ehrenfried is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Prosperity Capital Advisors and previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and J.W. Cole Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary for the Eckert Woods Home Owners Association and conducts financial education seminars through the American Financial Education Alliance. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser providing financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trustees, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model-based, asset-allocation strategies with a range of third-party providers and offers services including Turnkey Asset Manager Programs, sub-advisory, and separately managed accounts.