Richard Parsson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Citizens Securities from 2015 to 2022. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing a platform that includes discretionary managed accounts, direct indexing, and access to various fund strategist programs.

James Smith is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, all with MAI Capital Management since 2014. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and related services into many client relationships.

Thomas Compernolle is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., Equitable Advisors, and Signator Investors, Inc. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account solutions through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice via third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Mark Van Drunen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2021 and previously worked at Linsco/Private Ledger for 14 years. Based in Cleveland, OH, he is part of a large enterprise firm with over 300 advisors. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house and third-party managers, integrating financial planning and tax services within many client relationships.

Nate Holley is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Medina, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC in various roles since 2016, including positions at PNC Investments and PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees that employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and uses mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jonathan Merckens is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network and Donald M. Graham & Associates since 2011. He has been a member of the U.S. Air Force since 2003. Merckens serves on the board of the Erie-Ottawa Regional Airport Authority. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with a range of advisory programs, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

David Lockman is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mid Atlantic Financial Management, The Huntington Investment Company, Huntington National Bank, and LPL Financial. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement and pension consulting, and access to third-party managers and advisory programs.

Ryan Carlson is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in North Royalton, OH, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Analysts, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life Insurance, and he operates Carlson Financial Group, which involves insurance brokering. Carlson serves on the Board of Trustees for the Medina County District Library and is a board member and finance committee member for Community Assessment & Treatment Services, Inc. Lincoln Investment provides financial planning and retirement plan advice to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Jacob Burnett is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC and previously worked at Ancora Family Wealth Advisors, Inverness Securities, Oatey Company, Cleveland State University, and The Ohio State University. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages a diverse range of strategies and offers integrated financial planning and trust services, overseeing $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 2026.

Craig Petti is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at MAI Capital Management since 2021 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and HW Financial Advisors. He holds the Series 63 designation. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Brian Becka is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and also maintains an affiliation with Royalton Financial Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as an associate planner at Valued Capital Advisors, focusing on investment planning and insurance sales. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan advice, and both advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, employing a mix of strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

Naomi Dagostino is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has previously worked with Insight Financial Associates and operated her own insurance and financial services firm. Dagostino volunteers with local community organizations in Bath, Ohio, and serves as an educator for a Summit County employee lunch and learn program. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and fiduciary responsibilities, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Jones is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MAI in 2024, he worked at AllianceBernstein Private Wealth Management for three years and was involved with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. MAI Capital Management provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers a range of customized portfolio strategies along with financial planning and trust administration services.

Jeremy Southworth is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he has worked in various roles including positions at Fifth Third Bank, Charter Communications, and Herbalife International, where he has been involved as a distributor in the health and wellness sector. Additionally, he serves as a Youth/Young Adult Pastor at LaGrange Church of God. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and distinctive services such as direct indexing and tax-overlay, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a multi-tiered operational structure.

Michael Gregory is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with Series 66 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2025, previously working at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Todd Stout is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 40 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously worked for 14 years at Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Diversified Wealth Management Company, Inc. and is a sales associate offering health care benefits through Health Karma. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing both strategic and tactical investment approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Tyler Colton is a CFP® affiliated with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. He has experience working at several firms including Clearstead and Fairport Wealth, with a total industry tenure beginning in 2016. His background also includes roles at CPA firms such as Corrigan Krause CPAs and Arnett Carbis Toothman. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships, with $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 31, 2026.

Erica Stark is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with the firm since 2016 and is also the owner of Taxes Accounting Payroll & Planning LLC, where she provides tax preparation services. Additionally, she has experience working with Tailgate USA. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, employing both proprietary and third-party managed programs, and operates as part of an enterprise with several hundred advisors managing approximately $4.07 billion in assets.

Richard Buoncore is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MAI since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committees for two Blue Owl trusts and is an advisory board member for Anderson-DuBose Company, a distribution center for restaurants. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement planning, and family-office services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes, integrating financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Ryan Bergen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2022, he spent four years in full-time education. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a range of clients including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers diverse portfolio strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party advisers, as well as trust and insurance administration services.