Adam Meidenbauer is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial services. He is currently an advisor at SEIA and previously worked at Cedar Brook Financial Partners, Cadaret, Grant & Co., and Charles Schwab. In addition to his advisory role, he holds an insurance license related to financial planning. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeremy Saham is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience currently with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. He has held roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the American Jewish Committee and serves on the board of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also teaches group fitness cycle classes. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and trusts. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, combining individual securities selection and model portfolio strategies through a platform that integrates financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party manager referrals.

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.

Andrew Doepker is a CFP® professional currently with Wellspring Family Office, bringing four years of prior experience at Summit Financial Strategies and graduate-level education completed in 2022. He has been with Wellspring since 2026. Wellspring Family Office serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates with a range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, and business succession planning. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies, emphasizing tax efficiency and long-term asset allocation.

Lynne Jones is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes over two decades at Valic Financial Advisors and more recent roles at Agia and Lincoln Investment. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Alex Howell is a financial advisor at Stephens with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Circumference Group LLC and First Security Bank. Stephens is a multi-team investment adviser with approximately 243 advisors and $18 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, foundations, corporations, and institutional clients, combining bottom-up equity research with committee-driven asset allocation and offering a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Derek Miller is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at OneSeven. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for nine years and joined Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and MGO One Seven dba Feldmeyer Financial Group in 2023. Miller serves as general manager of the OSU Alumni Association of Greater Dayton, an organization that plans events for local Ohio State University alumni. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments and private placements.

David Taucher is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and RAV Financial, among others. Taucher is also involved in an investment-related business operating under the name Pistone Wealth Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a team of 71 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing customized asset allocations and model portfolios supported by sub-advisers and platform solutions.

Robert Kruty is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2003 and also serves as president of Kruty & Associates, a firm he founded in 1992. Kruty is a board member of the St. Malachi Center, a nonprofit focused on aiding underserved communities, where he contributes to the finance committee’s investment policy. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from its investment committee.

Nicholas Evans is a financial advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Golden Reserve, LLC. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary team including accounting and investment professionals and manages both individual accounts and certain client entities such as private pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Mawby is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at International Assets Advisory, LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and access to alternative investments and private placements.

Brenda Rivers is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2019 and at MGO ONE SEVEN LLC dba Carey Dittoe Wealth Management since 2018. Prior to that, she spent nine years at PNC Investments. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, with a primarily long-term investment approach supported by internal due diligence.

Christopher Bacon is a financial advisor at OneSeven with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services and Fortune Financial Services. Outside of advising, he acts as an agent providing premium financed life insurance options integrated into clients' financial plans. OneSeven offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and is affiliated with MGO Inc., which provides pension consulting and related services.

Gregory Pozar is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, Ohio, holding 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015 and StoneX Securities Inc. since 2014, and has also been involved with L.P. Kennard Agency since 1993. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an insurance agent with Kennard Financial Services, where he sells insurance and annuities. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting services. The firm delivers these through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing various model-based and third-party solutions supported by integrated platforms for portfolio implementation and tax-aware services.

Kristian Jarosz is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax in 2026, he worked for Gries Financial LLC for 24 years. He serves as City Council President and Chair of the Executive and Finance Committee for the City of Euclid and is a member of the Euclid Hospital Community Advisory Board. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services with a combination of internal and third-party management, employing a variety of fee structures including performance-based arrangements for qualified investors.

James Guy Jr. is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Independence, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in his community as a podcast host focusing on local history and as president of a nonprofit raising funds for a park and statue honoring his high school’s students, faculty, and staff. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice, delivering investment management through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by an in-house research team.

Christopher Carey is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fortune Financial Services, PNC Investments, and International Assets Advisory. Outside of finance, he is the president and sole owner of Auto Racing Alley, Ltd, an online retailer specializing in NASCAR racing gear. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments and private placements when appropriate.

Gary Wagner is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeffrey Kennard is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with StoneX Advisors since 2015 and also operates Kennard Financial Services, a tax preparation business. Additionally, he holds a role as an insurance agent at Kennard Agency, Inc. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of platforms and investment strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, to meet client needs.

Rebecca Bar Shain is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently a partner at SEIA and has previously worked at firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Jewish National Fund of Northern Ohio and volunteers with Jewish Family Services Association in Cleveland. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services and employs a strategic investment process integrating quantitative and qualitative research, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.