Nicholas Stern is a Series 65-licensed advisor at North Star Advisory Group, LLC with less than one year of industry experience. His background includes several roles in education and golf-related positions prior to joining the firm. North Star Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with an emphasis on fixed-income securities and mutual funds/ETFs, along with specialized consulting on real estate and antiques and collectables.

Susan Wanamaker is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Beacon Financial Advisory LLC and has held roles at several firms including Merrill and Morgan Stanley. Wanamaker serves as a board member for Hearts and Hands of CASA, a nonprofit supporting Court Appointed Special Advocates for foster children, and is also on the board of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using a variety of analytical methods and strategies, and operates across multiple offices with over $900 million in discretionary assets under management.

Nick Dionisos is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth Management in Westlake, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with DAGCO, Inc. since 1995. Cornerstone Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes and incorporates financial planning covering tax, retirement, insurance, and estate considerations.

Jennifer Soltis is an advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a local baked goods business and serves as a judge for tabletop card game tournaments. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm that manages approximately $867 million in client assets across a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides tailored portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and products.

Nicholas Kaplan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Cornerstone Wealth Management. He previously worked for six years at MAI Capital Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services on a limited basis for friends. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, managing diversified portfolios that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and fixed income. The firm operates with a five-advisor team and employs a range of strategies, including option writing and short selling, while using third-party platforms for discretionary rebalancing of certain accounts.

Kevin Kocsis is a financial advisor with Peak Wealth Solutions in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and CBIZ Financial Solutions, Inc. He has a history of investment-related activities and also owned rental property from 2013 to 2021. Peak Wealth Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and public financial education primarily to clients near or in retirement. The firm employs a multi-model global asset allocation approach and manages approximately $982 million in client assets using both individual and plan-level strategies.

Ryan Sowards is a financial advisor at Lineweaver Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Triad Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing Service. Sowards is also involved in providing fixed insurance advice. Lineweaver Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $908 million in client assets and employs a mix of investment methods while providing client education through seminars and workshops.

Daniel Dreiling is a financial advisor with North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation since 2005. North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation provides separately managed portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, and corporations. The firm combines quantitative CFROI analysis with traditional fundamental research, emphasizing low turnover and portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

John Kratzert is a financial advisor at Tempo Wealth with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SolomonWood, LLC and Northwestern Mutual. Tempo Wealth serves primarily individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, pension consulting, and access to alternative investment products. The firm combines fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis with both short- and long-term trading strategies, and employs a due-diligence framework for alternative and digital assets.

Brian Duffield is a financial advisor with North Star Advisory Group, LLC in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Highland Consulting, Union Home Mortgage, and New Century Capital. North Star Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, sub-advisory services, and specialty consulting. The firm employs tailored strategies focused on fixed-income securities, mutual funds, and ETFs, and provides niche services such as real estate and antiques consulting.

Samuel Petitjean is a financial advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Wealth Advocate Group. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.3 billion and serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and OCIO services, employing diversified investment strategies that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Kemper Arnold is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prestwick Group, Cetera Wealth Services, Vicus Capital, and Vantage Financial Group. Outside of advising, he serves as a legal consultant and mediator, is a director and officer of a charitable foundation, and participates as an honorary trustee with the Cleveland Marshall Law Alumni Association. Vantage Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, governmental entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using mutual funds, ETFs, and equities, employing strategies such as fundamental analysis, trading, margin, and options when appropriate.

Terence Gliha is a financial advisor at Journey Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FSM Wealth Advisors and Sequoia Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he has investments in a property management firm and a ballistics business. Journey Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, with a focus on customized, discretionary portfolio management and family-office style services.

David Kocsis is a financial advisor at Peak Wealth Solutions with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., J.R. Hill & Associates, and OSAIC prior to joining Peak Wealth Solutions. He serves as a principal at Peak Wealth Solutions. Peak Wealth Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and public financial education primarily to clients who are near or in retirement. The firm employs a multi-model, global asset allocation approach and manages approximately $982 million in client assets as of December 31, 2025.

Joseph Kovach is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He is a founding member and president of JJK Financial, Inc., and has been with Rockport Wealth Advisors since 2018. Kovach is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Rockport Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a combination of in-house portfolio management, third-party sub-advisory arrangements, and digital platforms to create individualized portfolios and utilizes a range of investment strategies including tactical trading and risk management.

Jeffrey Hertel is a CFA® charterholder with experience at North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation since 2025. He previously worked at RMS Investment Group for six years and Clearstead Advisors for three years. Hertel is based in Orange Village, OH. North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation manages separately managed, long-only equity and fixed-income portfolios for individuals, pension plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of quantitative screening via the UBS HOLT Lens® CFROI metrics and fundamental analysis, employing a low-turnover, tailored investment approach.

David Sabo is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Independence Capital since 2011. He also has extensive experience with First Discount Brokerage and Great Lakes Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Sabo is a licensed insurance agent specializing in fixed, life, health, disability, long-term care, and annuity products. Independence Capital Co., Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships, using fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Burnham is a financial advisor at Journey Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Auxin Group Wealth Management. Burnham is also the managing partner of Auxin Group Wealth Management, where he serves as financial advisor and chief compliance officer. Journey Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm combines discretionary investment management with family-office style services such as bill-pay and tax coordination.

Lino Sergo is a financial advisor at Van Cleef Asset Management Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Van Cleef Asset Management since 2000. Van Cleef Asset Management provides fee-only investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individuals, families, and trusts, as well as religious and charitable organizations and select institutional accounts. The firm employs a total-return, all-cap investment approach that combines active equity selection with low-cost passive exposures, supported by a team-based research process and an Investment Committee that reviews and votes on recommendations.

Daniel Lane is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He is a part owner at Financial Management Strategies, Inc. and holds credentials including Series 66. Lane has worked at Cetera and manages Lane Legacy Advisors, LLC, a business he operates alongside his advisory roles. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. provides advisory services to individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using a range of analytical methods and maintaining multiple office locations.