William Caster is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gries Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and PNC Bank. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of investment and advisory services. The firm employs a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with distinctive use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors.

Michael Suhay is a financial advisor with Westminster Financial Advisory Corp in Avon, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. Since 2010, he has been affiliated with both Westminster Financial Advisory Corp and Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. Westminster Financial Advisory Corporation provides investment supervisory services and general investment advice to a broad client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, multi-asset class investment approach with a buy-and-hold strategy supplemented by tactical overlays and cyclical analysis.

Daniel Smith is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Mutual of Omaha and its affiliated firms since 1980. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is an author and public speaker on financial topics and serves as a mentor in the Million Dollar Round Table program. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, third-party money manager programs, and retirement consulting, primarily delivering advice through its network of Investment Advisor Representatives using approved model portfolios and discretionary strategies.

Gregory Markus is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has a background in tax and accounting services as the managing partner of taxSmarty Tax and Accounting Services and serves as treasurer/CFO for the Rocky River City School District. Additionally, he manages rental property businesses through Markus Properties U.P. North LLC and Markus Properties of Ohio LLC. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches including model portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and alternative strategies.

Arcie Petty is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Edward Jones and Huntington National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of The Dawson LLC, a business focused on coaching. 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 approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalance, alongside technology and operational support for advisers.

Eugene Welsh Jr. is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C., holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role since 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has operated Professional Management Inc., providing corporate and personal tax preparation services. He is also a partner in Strophic, Inc., an entity managing operations for Aria Financial Group. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors offers personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment programs, emphasizing a predominantly non-discretionary asset mix across its service offerings.

David Ptacek is a financial advisor with Ta-Check Financial Ltd. in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 11 years with SII Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Ta-Check Financial Ltd. provides investment advisory services primarily through referring clients to third-party asset managers and supporting those relationships via solicitor arrangements. The firm offers portfolio consultations and ongoing account servicing while delegating portfolio management and trading authority to selected third-party managers.

Edward Giaco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at SII Investment, Inc. He also owns TAXCHECK USA LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Matheney is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Heartland Capital Inc., he worked at Park Avenue Investment Advisory LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a legal practice through The Law Office of Matthew Matheney LLC. First Heartland Consultants provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, asset management, and third-party asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

Ted Biskind is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and StoneX Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance brokerage business as a sole proprietor. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses a variety of model-based and third-party solutions supported by integrated platforms and operates as part of the broader StoneX Group.

Ryan Carlson is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Lincoln Investment, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life. In addition to his advisory role, Carlson serves on the Board of Trustees for the Medina County District Library and is a member of the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for Community Assessment & Treatment Services, Inc. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, employing an in-house Investment Management & Research team that uses proprietary screening tools and delivers customized investment solutions.

Alexander Sterba is a financial advisor with Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Manning & Napier since 2022 and previously held roles at Marcum Wealth, LLC and Aurum Wealth Management Group. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, including pension plans and government entities, while also managing separately managed accounts and offering retirement plan services. The firm uses a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection.

Todd Stout is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment from 2017 to 2026 and Legend Equities Corporation from 2003 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, Stout is a sales associate for Health Karma, offering health care benefits to groups. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs, utilizing an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide investment decisions.

Thomas Trefzger is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Sprint and also spent time at Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with managed account solutions and offers a broad range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house tax and business consulting.

Jason Borrasso is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Broadview Heights, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Metlife Securities Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios across multiple custodians and sub-advisors.

Kimberly Bish is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Key Investment Services since 2015 and has been affiliated with KeyBank since 2006. Bish also volunteers as a speaker for the Ohio Department of Education. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and brokerage products. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, with a focus on due diligence and supervisory oversight across its offerings.

James Matthews is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank, W&S Brokerage Services, Western Southern Life, and Empower Behavioral Health. Key Investment Services LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment profile questionnaires and model selection, with oversight provided by a Product Due Diligence Committee and supervisory reviews.

Evan Potts is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining Commonwealth and MJ Baker Financial Advisors in 2025. Potts is also involved in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, investment management, technology, and compliance support, enabling advisors to offer a broad range of securities and insurance products alongside discretionary model portfolios managed by the firm’s Investment Management and Research team.

Thomas Petrus is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC for 14 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and services through Pinnacle Group. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Michael Baker is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with both Commonwealth Financial Network and his own firm, MJ Baker Financial Advisors, since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of M. J. Baker and Associates Inc, which provides tax services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance infrastructure to affiliated advisors.