Aaron Vaughn is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years and is also associated with Defiant Financial Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Vaughn is an attorney specializing in estate planning and is involved in several non-investment-related business ventures, including technology services and firearms instruction. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring, implementing a range of strategies across passive, active, tactical, blended, and ESG-integrated approaches, primarily on a discretionary basis.

Larry Sills is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 71 advisors managing about $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 5,000 clients across 31 offices. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions by offering financial planning, portfolio management, and OCIO solutions, and operates through a network of investment advisory representatives using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lawrence Kennard is a CFP® professional with 47 years of industry experience, currently serving at StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2015. He has a background that includes over a decade at StoneX Securities Inc. and long-term involvement with the L.P. Kennard Agency. Outside of advisory work, he is a board member of the St. Basil Catholic Church Finance Council. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs various strategies, including proprietary models and third-party managers, and supports multiple account structures and investment platforms.

Maryann Ruben is a financial advisor with Tucker Asset Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has also operated Ruben Financial since 2005, where she is involved in the sale and service of insurance products. Tucker Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary investment management, model-portfolio solutions, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and consulting. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic asset-allocation approach and integrates alternative investments through platforms like CAIS.

Jason Dilauro is a financial advisor with OneSeven, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Wealth Advisory Group of DiLauro Wracher & Thomas and Raymond James Financial Services. He serves on the board of the University of Akron College of Business, assisting students with job placement and curriculum discussions. 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 with diversified portfolios and access to alternative investments, using both internal due diligence and third-party managers.

Alyssa Miller is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. She serves as a national board member for the Institute of Divorce Financial Analysis and is a board member of the Women's Board of Dayton Children's Hospital. Additionally, she provides consulting services related to divorce financial planning through Alternative Divorce Solutions. OneSeven offers investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing diversified portfolios with a primarily long-term focus. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and integrates third-party platforms and independent managers in its investment approach.

Paul Orchosky is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneSeven and has held positions at Mgo One Seven, Mgo Securities Corp, Mgo Investment Advisors Inc., and Moskal Gross Orchosky, Inc. Additionally, he is an independent licensed insurance agent, authorized to offer fixed and variable annuities in multiple states. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, emphasizing long-term portfolio management combined with flexibility for shorter-term trading. The firm utilizes diversified portfolios and works with independent managers and third-party platforms to deliver tailored financial solutions.

Bryan Bibbo is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Avon, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation and with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Petros Financial Group and has been affiliated with C2P Capital Advisory Group and JL Smith Holistic Wealth Management since 2010. Outside of advising, he provides tax preparation services, teaches financial education seminars through the American Financial Education Alliance, and serves on the board of the Arthritis Foundation of Ohio. Prosperity Capital Advisors offers financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individual, corporate, charitable, and retirement plan clients. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative solutions, and provides a range of institutional and advisory services including trustee and charitable account management.

Marco Miranda is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Alliance Bernstein and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a customized, risk-based investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, utilizing low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and alternative strategies.

David Forshew is a financial advisor at Advance Capital Management Inc in Independence, OH, holding a Series 63 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Advance Capital Management since 2016. Advance Capital Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, foundations, and corporations, focusing on financial planning and portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and ETFs. The firm employs a model portfolio approach managed by an Investment Committee and offers specialized retirement services, including a "Chief Retirement Officer" program.

Laura Schultz is a financial advisor with Triad Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Triad Wealth Partners in 2026, she worked at CreativeOne Wealth and AE Wealth Management, and spent twelve years at Thompson Hine LLP. Outside of her advisory role, she is owner of Schultz Family Enterprises, LLC, operating an insurance and annuity-related business. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a dual model of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform, offering discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, model portfolios, and financial planning services focused on strategic asset allocation and diversified investment strategies.

Joseph Hamel is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Hamel Advisory Services, LLC since 2007 and Hamel & Associates, Inc. since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Hamel is a licensed insurance professional through Hamel & Associates, Inc., operating separately from his work at Portfolio Medics. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Brian Fowles is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Westlake, OH, with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors, The Mutual Fund Store, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his work at Stratos, he is a managing partner and wealth advisor at Century Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, and insurance consulting, with access to proprietary products through its affiliation with SEI entities.

Sean Heney is a financial advisor with Portside Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and MassMutual, and currently serves as a partner and financial planner with Allegis Advisors and Suncrest Advisors alongside his role at Portside. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services for individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement and pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses tailored discretionary mandates with investment analysis that combines fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches.

Brian Minier is a financial advisor with Prosperity Capital Advisors in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Capital Advisors since 2015 and is also a partner in Keystone Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Minier is involved with the American Financial Education Alliance, conducting seminars to address financial illiteracy, and serves on the boards of Grace Fellowship Church and Encompass World Partners. Prosperity Capital Advisors provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven, multi-sleeved investment approach utilizing core risk-based portfolios, specialized strategies, and access to various investment vehicles and platforms.

Christopher Meyer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at OneSeven with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Avior Wealth Management, Orion Portfolio Solutions, Horter Investment Management, and Great American Insurance Group. 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 using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and offers access to alternatives and private placements when appropriate.

Eugen Craciun is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has a background that includes roles at MML Investor Services, MassMutual, Raymond James Financial Services, and Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors. Craciun also works as an insurance agent focusing on non-variable insurance and annuities. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term portfolio management using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds, with access to alternative investments and third-party platforms.

Marcia Kulberg is a financial advisor at Trustmont Advisory Group, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years. She joined Trustmont in 2020. Trustmont Advisory Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a long-term investment outlook, utilizes a broad range of research sources, and manages discretionary accounts totaling approximately $1.3 billion as of the end of 2025.

Martin Healy is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at L.M. Kohn & Company for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, Healy is involved in municipal bookkeeping and independent insurance sales. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses an open architecture investment approach and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Rodney Stastny is a financial advisor at Signature Equity Partners, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. and John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also conducts sales and marketing of fixed annuities and non-variable insurance through Signature Financial Group, LLC. Signature Equity Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses a multi-team structure and the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to offer tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions.