Mark Tichar is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory roles, he has been involved in insurance sales through Ash Brokerage for over 20 years. 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 offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Martin Shea is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services and ODW LTS, LLC. Shea serves on the Board of Directors and the Finance Committee at Saint Joseph Montessori School in Ohio. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating under a Private Advisor model with an integrated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Robert Cozart is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for 25 years at Guitar Center Stores and is involved with Life Point Church. Outside of advising, he owns a sports card sales business and coordinates Financial Peace University classes at Life Point Church. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm serves large institutional investors and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Alexander Yurovitsky is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Lyndhurst, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and related entities since 2004 and operates under the DBA Precision Financial Solutions to broker non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Cheryl Gazso is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2011, also working at Fifth Third Bank since 2007. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and combines third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, supported by a platform that includes direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Richard Maloyan is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2010. Prior to this, he worked at Merrill from 2003 to 2010. He also serves as a registered representative at LPL Financial and operates Rick Maloyan LLC, a DBA entity related to his LPL business. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with roughly 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, delivering services through affiliated and independent investment adviser representatives with a focus on customized portfolio management and an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Timothy Mahoney is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equity Trust Company and PNC Capital Advisors, among others. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Tom Thacker II is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2012 and previously spent time at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a wide range of programs and advisory services across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches tailored to client objectives.

Rose Beisner is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Aurora, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, as well as positions at Mad Batter Bake Shop, Mission BBQ, and Caterology. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering programs ranging from advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models to separately managed accounts and tax-overlay options, supported by the Passageway Managed Account platform.

Jason Rodgers is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at Beacon Financial Group, Lincoln Financial Advisors, Wellington Shields & Co. LLC, and Soleil Securities. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and a diverse set of investment platforms.

Karin Stifler is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Wealthspire Advisors and previously spent 10 years at True Wealth Advisors, LLC. Wealthspire Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate plans, and nonprofits. The firm uses an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers a range of wealth management and financial planning services tailored to client needs.

Vincent Donato III is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Key Investment Services LLC, and Northwestern Mutual. He also provides administrative support to Stratos Wealth Partners as part of a registered investment advisor hybrid business activity. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an open-architecture investment approach with access to multiple third-party platforms and customized portfolio management.

Andrea Shea is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm operates under a Private Advisor model and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, alongside broker-dealer services and alternative investment placement.

Nancy Cook is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Clearstead Advisory Solutions, based in Beachwood, Ohio. She has 16 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Hartland & Co. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients by offering investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and family office services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and utilizes a disciplined investment process that includes portfolio analytics, manager research, strategic asset allocation, and proprietary Direct Indexing strategies.

John Holodinski is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pepper Pike, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience, including 16 years with PNC Investments, LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs such as the invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, which uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

Carrie Chodera is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2013. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches across equity, balanced, and fixed-income portfolios.

Alynne Strait is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Aurum Wealth Management Group LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Edward Jones. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Cheryl Nodge is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., and H.C. Meyer, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and offers customized portfolio management and various planning services.

Robert Marquardt is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management. He was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. His spouse owns a holistic health business focused on Parkinson’s care. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party management of investments.

Terrence McKelvey is a ChFC®-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at The Mutual Fund Store and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved in acting and owns a related business in North Hollywood, California. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services through independent and affiliated advisors using an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party investment managers.