Margie Carpenter is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Farther Finance Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 12 years at Bell Tower Advisors, LLC. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach implemented via bespoke allocations and proprietary algorithmic model portfolios, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Janet Bauer is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 15 years, Beacon Financial Group, Inc. for five years, and Private Client Services for four years before joining Osaic Wealth. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Michael Primerano is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has held prior roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. He is a principal owner of Arbor Group Advisors, LLC, a local marketing and services firm supporting Advisor Group companies. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and nonprofit entities with a variety of investment management and financial planning services. The firm utilizes multiple program models and third-party platforms, offering clients access to diverse investment strategies and solutions.

Madeline Rowe is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at Walden Wealth Partners, now operating as Wealthspire Advisors. She has two years of industry experience and previously worked at John Carroll University and Mercer Area High School. Wealthspire Advisors manages approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serves nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm uses an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers a range of services such as wealth management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and trustee services.

Kenneth Kowall is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2019 and has prior experience at LPL Financial dating back to 2017. Kowall also operates Kowall & Company, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and open-architecture solutions that integrate multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Michael Dearden is a financial advisor at Clearstead with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Hartland & Co., Chess Financial Corp, and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional investors, managing approximately $33.9 billion in assets. The firm employs institutional investment disciplines and offers a range of services including financial planning, tax compliance, family office administration, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jon Pawlowski is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Key Investment Services LLC and five years at LPL Financial. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services from financial planning to outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Joseph Fleming is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2021 and previously spent nine years at KeyBank. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, offering various proprietary and third-party investment programs alongside financial and business consulting.

Jennifer Thorne is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Beacon Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Merrill. She is also involved with Armor Mortgage. Osaic Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and custody arrangements primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Conner Peine is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and work at Bread Financial and Amazon. He has also been involved with Brigham Young University and operated a custom landscape borders business. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charities, and other entities. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and consulting services across multiple asset classes, maintaining custody of client assets while managing both advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Gregory Morris is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Life since 1988 and was associated with F & F Financial Advisory Group for over two decades. Morris also engages in providing insurance and financial services through F & F Financial Advisory Group, serving individuals, executives, businesses, and property and casualty companies. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services. The firm offers a range of investment programs, including model portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory solution, catering to a diverse client base.

James Gaudio is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at West Virginia University and Mayfield High School. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeremy Himmelright is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has eight years of industry experience and a diverse work history that includes roles at Amazon and ownership of a home services company. He is also involved in Medicare consulting and marketing through multiple businesses related to insurance and financial services. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, and organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Ashton Stachowski is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked with Cambridge Investment Research and Cantella & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Stachowski owns and operates Garden Girl Flower Farm, cultivating and selling cut flower bouquets at farmers markets in northeast Ohio. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation and tax-efficient strategies. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers access to third-party submanagers through wrap programs.

Elaine Eisner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliated entities since 2007. Eisner serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for the National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland, and is also involved in leadership roles with the Community Fund Management Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm delivers customized advice through multiple program types and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Natalie Black is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services through an open-architecture platform and a combination of affiliated and third-party managers.

Joseph Pearl is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and LPL Financial LLC since 2025. Before joining Stratos, he spent seven years at Northwestern Mutual in various roles. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Mark O'sickey Jr. is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years. O'sickey is a Series 66 license holder and is co-owner of Magnolia Partners, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Michael Friedlander is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Trustmont Financial Group. He holds board membership at Otium Financial Planners, where he provides oversight and strategic direction. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, providing services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Ashley Costello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner. Her prior experience includes roles at Sequoia Financial Group and Royal Alliance. Outside of her advisory work, she has served as an on-air personality on a local AM radio show, discussing general public interest topics. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an investment committee and internal portfolio management team, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services.