Amanda Lisachenko is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has served at Reed Financial Services, Inc. since 1998 and at APW Capital, Inc. since 2011. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves on the finance committee of St. Mary's of the Assumption in Mentor, Ohio. Reed Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $389 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, employing a team approach with discretionary, model-based portfolio management that incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory.

Andrew Powers is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and LPL Financial, and has operated Powers Investment Advisory Corporation since 2005. Powers Investment Advisory Corporation provides discretionary asset management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio construction, security selection, and ongoing monitoring tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance. The firm employs fundamental analysis and third-party research to manage diversified portfolios oriented toward income objectives.

Janet Edwards is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Reed Financial Services, Inc. She has worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2015 and has been associated with James Reed Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Reed Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $389 million in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, fee-based financial planning, and institutional consulting through a team-based approach.

Darren Brooks is a financial advisor with Rea Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network and Rea Wealth Management since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of Great Lakes Waterfowler and serves as a trust protector for a trust. Rea Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $892 million for about 890 clients. The firm offers customized and model-based portfolio management, financial planning services, and employs a mix of equity and fixed-income strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Ronald Bates is a CFP® and PFS™ with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with St. Clair Advisors, LLC since 2012. St. Clair Advisors is an independent, practitioner-owned multi-family office serving high-net-worth families, business owners, and corporate executives. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining active and passive strategies, with a focus on diversification across traditional and alternative asset classes, and integrates tax and family office services as part of its wealth management offerings.

Patrick Dulzer is a financial advisor at W&S Advisory Services, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Western & Southern Life since 2016 and W&S Brokerage Services since 2010. W&S Advisory Services, LLC serves parents and custodians through a digital-first UGMA wrap-fee program delivered via Fabric’s platform and also offers comprehensive financial planning through agents of Western & Southern Life. The firm uses non-discretionary, automated model portfolios managed by Fort Washington Investment Advisors and emphasizes a fixed-fee structure rather than traditional AUM-based billing.

Fred Botek is a financial advisor with St. Clair Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CM Wealth Advisors, Inc., LPL Financial, Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Investment Committee Chair at Gilmour Academy and holds various trustee and investment committee roles with charitable and religious organizations. St. Clair Advisors is an independent, practitioner-owned multi-family office serving high-net-worth families, business owners, and corporate executives. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach blending active and passive strategies, with an emphasis on diversification across traditional and alternative asset classes, and integrates tax and family office services within its wealth management offerings.

Kayla Stowe is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC and has previous experience with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Private Client Services. Stowe serves on the board of the Northeast Ohio Financial Planning Association chapter, contributing to continuing education program planning. Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamentals-based, long-term investment approach using primarily ETFs and mutual funds, with portfolios customized to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

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.

Craig Steinbrink is a financial advisor at St. Clair Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with St. Clair Advisors since 2013. St. Clair Advisors is a practitioner-owned multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives with integrated wealth management services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach combining active and passive strategies and integrates tax and family-office capabilities into its advisory offering.

David Sommer is a financial advisor at St. Clair Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with St. Clair Advisors since 2010. St. Clair Advisors is a practitioner-owned multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporate executives. The firm offers integrated wealth management services with an open-architecture investment approach that combines active and passive strategies and includes tax and family-office functions.

Julie Distler is a financial advisor at Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and AmTrust Financial. Lakeridge Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses primarily ETFs and mutual funds to build customized portfolios based on clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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 credential and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, NMS Wealth Management, Chase Investment Services, and Ameriprise. Distler is involved in managing his advisory practice as well as placing fixed insurance products for clients. Lakeridge Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-based investment approach, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and maintains institutional custody relationships alongside ongoing due diligence.

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 at Allegheny Investments with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Allegheny Investments since 2003. Allegheny Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other entities. The firm tailors client strategies to goals, time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations, using primarily mutual funds and both in-house and third-party managers for portfolio construction.