Steven Schippel is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Brookwood Investment Group since 2023 and previously at Belpointe Asset Management and Belpointe Insurance. Schippel is also the president and owner of Schippel Consulting, a consulting firm he has operated since 2001. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and affiliated businesses to support its clients.

Helene Shafiyan is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Cleveland, OH, with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for McDonald Partners LLC for 13 years. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, combining capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Jason Smith is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valor Capital Management and operates several business ventures including tax preparation services and a family farm that sells honey and produce. Smith also serves on the Board of Directors for the Marblehead Boat Club. 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, and retirement plans. The firm employs model-based, asset allocation strategies and offers services such as separately managed accounts, retirement plans, and sub-advisory for other RIAs.

William Mcnamara is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities in 2023, he has been associated with Omega Pensions, Inc. since 2014. He serves in an advisory role on the Alumni Advisory Council on Financial Education for Miami University Community Federal Credit Union. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, separate-account managers, and integrates third-party manager programs within its proprietary platforms.

Jeffrey Warnkin is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently associated with Prosperity Capital Advisors. He has held advisory roles at Innovation Partners LLC, JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management, and Mercap Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship specializing in individual income tax preparation and serves as Chapter President for the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting financial literacy seminars. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies, and offers various institutional and advisory services.

Markus Weaver is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Signature Equity Partners in 2023, he worked at OSAIC and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. He also served in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights City School District for seven years. Outside of his advisor role, Weaver is a Notary Public. Signature Equity Partners, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisory affiliates using various model portfolio solutions.

Kevin Walker is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Jason Orsky Wealth Management, and Cetera Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and vice president of the Westlake Kiwanis Club, is a director of the Westlake Rotary Club, and coaches the Avon High School girls varsity tennis team. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and The Archer Funds. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that includes personalized financial assessments and diversified portfolio construction, with services ranging from discretionary management to model-based strategies.

Patrick Radachi is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Independent Financial Group and Spira Benefits, where he is also president. Radachi is involved in tax preparation and retirement plan consulting through Radachi & Company and Spira Benefits LLC. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a range of account management options and routinely monitors third-party managers.

Richard Maggio is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc., holding over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and StoneX Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent through L.P. Kennard Agency Inc. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes a range of advisor-managed and model-based investment solutions supported by multiple platforms and conducts ongoing due diligence on its offerings.

Richard Tanner is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining M Holdings in 2025, Tanner worked for LPL Financial, LLC for 27 years and has been involved with Ownership Advisors Inc. since 1992. He also speaks on business succession planning to small business owners at conventions and trade associations. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients nationwide through a network of independent firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services including investment management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and insurance-contract advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

Brent Horvath is a CFP® professional based in Cleveland, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Arax Advisory Partners since 2026 and previously spent 23 years at Gries Financial LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors managing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services that combine internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Raymond Nash is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc. based in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Heirmark Ltd and M Holdings Securities since 2009 and with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a racing team called Team Underdawg Racing as an owner and accepts sponsorships for advertising. M Holdings Securities, Inc. serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and insurance advisory services. The firm supports a range of programs and third-party managers while providing sub-advisory services and maintaining ongoing client account reviews.

Jacob Krecic is a financial advisor at DayMark Wealth Partners, LLC in Cincinnati, OH, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. DayMark Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and institutional clients, managing approximately $3.94 billion in assets. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and ESG analysis, and is notable for its involvement in insurance distribution and private fund management.

Carina Diamond is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience currently serving at Arax Advisory Partners. She has held advisory roles at several firms, including Gries Financial Partners, Dakota Wealth, and Springside Partners. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets and serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and customized asset allocation, and is notable for its use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried-interest structures.

Louis Loparo is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has a background in accounting and business services, including over 25 years with Hobe & Lucas Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where he provides accounting, tax, and consulting services. Loparo also serves as treasurer for the Euclid Schools Foundation and participates in the Northern Ohio Italian American Foundation’s membership retention and marketing committee. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and financial planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements. The firm employs model-based style allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee, offering tax-intelligent overlays and centralized trading and reporting.

Kyle Demyan is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2020, with experience at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Wealth Akademy Financial LLC. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes model-based strategies combining proprietary and third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and certain digital-asset related exposures.

Gregory Szabo is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. in Elyria, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2003 and previously operated his own advisory business for over 30 years. Additionally, he has engaged in the sale of fixed insurance products. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers both wrap and non-wrap asset management across multiple platforms, with a broad range of investment options and portfolio management approaches.

Vanessa Swank is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. in Rocky River, Ohio, holding 28 years of industry experience. She has been associated with ValMark and its related entities since 2012 and also serves as president of the Buckeye Education Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit focused on awarding grants to the Buckeye Local School District, as well as executive director of the Christian BusinessCares Foundation, Inc., which provides charitable grants. ValMark Advisers offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms alongside oversight from an investment committee.

Chad Weigl is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Avon, Ohio, holding a Series 65 license and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked with C2P Capital Advisory Group, LLC (doing business as Prosperity Capital Advisors) since 2016 and with JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Weigl is involved in tax preparation and conducts financial literacy seminars through the American Financial Education Alliance. He also mentors other advisors through C2P Enterprises. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based models and specialized strategies, supporting advisor-directed portfolios and acting as a Fund Strategist on UMA platforms.

John Moody is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has been involved in insurance services through John Moody Insurance since 2015 and has worked in real estate with ERA Real Solutions since 2004. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates a large network of advisors and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with client profile tools to tailor investment strategies.