Laura Mineo is a financial advisor with McDonald Partners LLC, holding 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Thomas McDonald Partners LLC. McDonald Partners LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Joseph Stanzi is a financial advisor with McDonald Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Thomas McDonald Partners, LLC since 2009. McDonald Partners serves individual and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting through customized portfolios that utilize fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple platforms.

Julie Distler is a financial advisor at Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at AmTrust Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $700.5 million for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations, utilizing a fundamentally driven investment approach with a range of portfolio options.

James Schleicher is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with W&S Advisory Services, LLC. He has worked with Western Southern Life and W&S Brokerage Services since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Schleicher is involved in leadership and motivational speaking through Team IBB, LLC, has published an online book titled "It Starts with a Plan," teaches leadership essentials at Lake Erie College, and volunteers with the Tommy Deroia Foundation, a nonprofit focused on addiction awareness. W&S Advisory Services, LLC provides non-discretionary investment management for UGMA accounts through the Fabric by Gerber Life digital platform and offers standalone financial planning services. The firm operates as a subsidiary of Western & Southern Financial Group and is noted for its wrap fee program focused on minor accounts, utilizing model portfolios managed by an affiliated sub-adviser.

Maryanne Battistone is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Thomas McDonald Partners LLC since 2009, UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2007, and McDonald Investments Inc. since 1997. McDonald Partners LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients such as pension plans, foundations, and trusts. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services, combining advisory and broker-dealer activities alongside affiliated private fund management.

Brian Distler is a financial advisor with Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and NMS Wealth Management prior to his current roles. Distler also serves as a director and chief compliance officer at Lakeridge Wealth Management. Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $700.5 million for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on fundamentally driven portfolios that primarily use ETFs and mutual funds while maintaining flexibility to include other investment vehicles.

Patricia Kuhar is a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TW Advisors for 10 years before joining Journey Advisory Group in 2023. Journey Advisory Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.47 billion in assets, employing a long-term investment strategy that includes strategic asset allocation and various analytical approaches, with portfolios typically managed on a discretionary basis.

Anthony Spena Sr. is an advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company and Key Investment Services, LLC. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, annuities, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a long-term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

David Cassese is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. who holds CPA credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Financial Services, Inc. since 2004 and operates Cassese + Company, which he founded in 1992. Outside of advisory work, he owns IC Products LLC, a business specializing in ice cream technology and equipment, and provides accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Independence Capital Company, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with investment advisory and financial planning services, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances while offering a broad range of investment products and third-party manager solutions.

Virginia O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Allegheny Investments, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Allegheny Investments since 2003. Allegheny Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $634 million in client assets and focuses on personalized strategies that emphasize diversification and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Terrence Heil is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Wickliffe, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Westpoint Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he co-hosts a sports podcast covering high school and college events. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent advisers, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and financial education. The firm uses a combination of proprietary model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party managers with a range of analytical and asset allocation strategies.

Todd Onda is a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with B. Riley Wealth Management since 2010, joining B. Riley Wealth Advisors in 2022. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through about 274 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, and investment management solutions.

Ryan Olds is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Dynamic since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Securities America Advisors. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific investment approach and provides extensive support to other advisers through technology, research, and operational services.

Thomas Strauchon is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Advisers, Inc. since 2018 and has been with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 1997. He receives non-variable life insurance commissions from other general agencies. Valmark Advisers, Inc. 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 model portfolios primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms including ACCESS and Charles Schwab managed accounts.

James Yurman is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Concord Advisors RIA since 2008 and Valmark Securities, Inc. since 1997. Outside of advising, he is a silent investor in several restaurant ventures, including Blaze Pizza and Kumas Corner Schaumberg. 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 advisors. The firm offers diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and extensive due diligence and back-office services.

John Malarik is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 designation and three years of consulting experience. His prior roles include positions at The Siegfried Group and Preformed Line Products. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers both advisory and technology services such as a managed account platform and back-office support for advisers.

Jonathan Herbruck is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has held roles at Grand River Capital, LLC since 2019 and Concord Advisors, Inc. from 2000 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for The Bill and Ruth Mary Service Foundation, a charitable organization supporting the Andover community in Ohio. 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 model portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary platforms and sub-advisory services.

Mark Kalmeyer is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, Kalmeyer is a state-certified electrical contractor who performs small residential electrical jobs. 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, offering diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Keith Clapacs is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Skoda, Minotti & Co since 2015 and was previously associated with Proequities Inc. from 2015 to 2019. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, plan sponsors, and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and extensive due diligence processes.

Lawrence Koval is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. and holds 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services Inc and has been involved with Strategic Financial Solutions since 2004. Outside of finance, he is president of Cross Track Music, Inc., a record label engaged in music publishing, artist management, and booking. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and Separately Managed Accounts, with a suitability-driven approach and accounts managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.