Steven Rzucidlo is the sole advisor at SR Financial Services, Inc. in Seven Hills, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with SR Financial Services since 1991. The firm serves individual clients by providing investment management, financial planning, tax return preparation, income tax consulting, insurance analyses, and estate-planning guidance. SR Financial Services manages approximately $82 million in discretionary assets, combining investment advisory services with tax preparation and consulting, a practice led by Rzucidlo who is also a practicing CPA.

George Coyle is a financial advisor at Triangulated Capital Management, LLC with 4 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at John A. Levin & Co. since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he is the owner and editor of Triangulated Research, LLC, a publisher of financial newsletters. Triangulated Capital Management primarily serves individual clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement account planning, and consulting through bespoke research projects. The firm employs a blend of quantitative and qualitative analysis, combining modern portfolio theory, thematic equity research, and discretionary trading, with a focus on liquid public markets and futures strategies.

Andrew Tisler is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Epic Financial, LLC in Hudson, Ohio. He has been with Epic Financial since its founding in 2013. Epic Financial provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, focusing on asset allocation, mutual funds, ETFs, and a long-term strategy with emphasis on smaller/value equities and high-quality fixed income.

Daniel Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has been the principal advisor at Forward Thinking Wealth Management since 2016. Forward Thinking Wealth Management provides individualized portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm builds customized investment policies using fundamental analysis and offers ongoing planning support, while also facilitating access to third-party money managers when appropriate.

Josiah Kedzior is the sole advisor at Kedzior Wealth Management LLC in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and he currently serves as president of Launch Ventures LLC, a holding company for personal investments. Kedzior Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of analytical methods and both long- and short-term trading strategies to tailor portfolios according to documented risk tolerances, serving a client base that includes charitable entities and without imposing account minimums.

Michael Rypiak is a financial advisor at Red River Capital in Parma, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working in various industries, including roles at FRC Financial, Procter and Gamble, and Ohio State. Red River Capital provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals such as blue-collar workers and small business owners. The firm focuses on risk-managed, long-term diversified portfolios using broad-market index funds and model portfolios tailored to each client’s circumstances.

Walter Moore is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Appaloosa Wealth Management LLC in Independence, OH. He has been with Appaloosa Wealth Management since 2014 and also maintains roles at Planned Financial Services and Linsco Private Ledger since 2007. Moore serves as a trustee for a family foundation in Michigan. Appaloosa Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes tailored Investment Policy Statements, uses various analytical methods and model portfolios, and offers services including discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a particular focus on small-business pension and profit-sharing plans as well as alternative investments.

Dee Price is the sole advisor at Affinity Financial LLC, an independent firm based in Solon, OH, with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has been involved in financial planning and related services through her own business since 1984. In addition to her advisory work, she is licensed to sell various insurance products and was recently accepted as a part-time faculty member at the University of Phoenix, Cleveland campus. Affinity Financial LLC provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and small-business clients, as well as corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers investment supervisory services through institutional platforms, hourly consultations on specialized topics, and maintains affiliated businesses in insurance and tax preparation, along with educational activities.

I’m a normal guy who branched out on my own to build a client-first firm focused on real relationships and holistic planning. My goal is simple: to be your trusted partner and number one resource for every financial decision. I started my firm because I wanted to practice financial planning with intention. I wanted the time to think deeply, ask better questions, and build thoughtful, comprehensive strategies—not just manage investments. To me, holistic planning means everything works together: investments, tax strategy, retirement planning, cash flow, risk management, estate considerations, and life transitions. Your financial life isn’t segmented, so your plan shouldn’t be either. I built this firm to prioritize depth over volume. That means fewer clients, more attention, and real accessibility when something important comes up. When you call, you’re not routed through layers of bureaucracy—you’re talking directly to me. I believe you can build a successful business without sacrificing your family or your values. I structured my firm so I can serve clients exceptionally well while still living the principles I encourage others to prioritize — balance, integrity, and intentionality. If you’re looking for an advisor who will think carefully, communicate clearly, and walk alongside you through major financial decisions, I’d be honored to serve in that role.

Daniel Jones is the sole advisor at Echo Financial Advisors, LLC, based in Akron, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at KingsCrowd and Avaring Capital Advisors. Jones is also a freelance contributor for Seeking Alpha, writing articles on investment topics. Echo Financial Advisors, LLC provides algorithm-driven robo-advisory portfolio management to individuals and high-net-worth clients through an online platform. The firm uses client inputs to construct portfolios focused on equities, ETFs, and international securities, and features a social “echoing” function that allows users to copy other investors’ trades.

Cheryl Lyon is a financial advisor at Lyon Capital Strategies with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Lyon Capital Strategies since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting as a partner in Lyon & Lyon, CPAs, and as the sole proprietor of a business consulting and tax services firm. Lyon Capital Strategies provides investment advice and financial planning to individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a fundamental analysis approach that incorporates macro-economic factors, valuation metrics, and tactical allocation to build tailored portfolios, managing approximately $5 million in client assets as of January 2024.

Ernest Poulos is the sole advisor at POULOS, Ernest, D., an independent registered investment adviser based in Akron, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience, including 20 years with his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a personal services company for tax purposes. The firm provides individualized portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. It employs both fundamental and technical analysis to develop investment strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management with continuous supervision and periodic rebalancing.

Blase Restifo is the sole advisor at Great Lakes Financial Companies Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Westminster Financial Securities, Inc. since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates the Restifo Insurance Agency. Great Lakes Financial Companies, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily for individual clients, managing diversified portfolios of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, with individualized portfolio management based on a consultative intake process.

Huaiyu Chen is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience and has been the sole advisor at MEV Value LLC since 2015. He also has a long-standing role at Youngstown State University, where he has worked since 2003. MEV Value LLC is a small independent advisory firm serving primarily individual clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses an asset-allocation process that balances active and passive management and employs detailed compliance and trading policies uncommon for a single-advisor practice.

Frank Cihlar is the sole advisor at CCM Investment Counsel, an independent firm based in Stow, Ohio. He holds 26 years of industry experience and has been with CCM Investment Counsel, including its predecessor firm CCM Management & Research, Inc., since 1997. CCM Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, families, trusts, pension or profit-sharing plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a structured process to create written investment guidelines that align with clients’ objectives, focusing on value investing, diversification, asset allocation, and tax-efficient management.

Brian Davis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Davis Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm he has operated since 2002, and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Davis also engages in the sale of fixed life insurance products outside his broker-dealer affiliation. Davis Wealth Management provides fee-based financial and investment planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm focuses exclusively on comprehensive planning engagements without discretionary portfolio management, delivering written plans and periodic updates while leaving implementation to clients or third parties.

William Mccarthy is a financial advisor with Partners Investment Services, Inc. in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Partners Investment Services since 1999 and also serves as president and CEO of Partners Insurance Agency, an insurance marketing company, since 2006. Partners Investment Services serves older adults and families of seniors, focusing on estate protection and long-term care planning, including Medicaid planning. The firm’s preservation-oriented investment approach emphasizes fixed and fixed-indexed annuities and money-market vehicles, with recommendations made on a non-discretionary basis and tailored to clients’ needs rather than continuous asset management.

Daniel Garner is a financial advisor at Presper Financial Architects, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC and the Millennial Group prior to joining Presper Financial Architects in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches retirement seminars through Passport to Retirement. Presper Financial Architects, LLC offers personalized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and foundations. The firm utilizes proprietary portfolio models combining fundamental analysis with active and passive strategies and provides specialized program arrangements and multigenerational planning.

Steve Persons is a financial advisor with CBS Funding, Inc. in Broadview Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with CBS Funding since 2011 and is also involved with Creative Benefit Strategies, Inc., a pension consulting and actuarial firm where he spends a majority of his time. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent selling life, disability, and annuities on a limited basis. CBS Funding, Inc. provides personalized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs client-specific investment policies, fundamental analysis, and model portfolio allocations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside ERISA plan services and participant education.

Danielle Lechard is a financial advisor with Return on Life Wealth Partners in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Alliance Bernstein, and Planned Financial Services. Return on Life Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, business owners, and retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, offering services such as tax and estate planning coordination and family-office style solutions. The firm uses a values-centered approach to align portfolios with client goals and provides a range of concierge services alongside traditional advisory offerings.