Michele Johns is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Portage Community Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of financial advising, she is a part owner of a drive-thru carryout business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid advisor/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Dale Puruczky is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2012 and was previously with LPL Financial, LLC and Raymond James & Associates. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and supports both bundled and unbundled fee arrangements across multiple custodians.

Mark Mallia Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2016. He also holds a branch sales manager role with Bankers Life, overseeing operations for offices in Cleveland North and Akron, Ohio. Outside of his advisory and management duties, Mallia is a board member of his local homeowners association, contributing to community governance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to create customized asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kurt Ringenbach is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has worked with Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hlay is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Hlay operates in the Chagrin Falls, Ohio area. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Dennis Sheflyand is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs. One notable offering is the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital program, an invitation-only, discretionary online model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Mitchell Axelrod is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Beachwood, OH. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company and has a background in automotive sales, including nearly a decade at Axelrod Buick GMC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates within the New York Life affiliate structure and emphasizes tailored, largely non-discretionary advisory solutions across multiple program types.

Thomas Ulery is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Beachwood, OH, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2011 and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company of America since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Probity Finance, LLC, which handles business expenses and payroll for his assistant. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across a range of account types and supports lending and credit facilities tied to advisory accounts.

Mark Wilcox is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network and is the owner and president of Hudson Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial for nine years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a comprehensive platform with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

John Brown is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to that, he operated John D. Brown CPA, Inc. for nine years. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lawrence Spyke is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at KeyBank and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist program for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Nancy Andrefsky is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with both Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2008 and 2012, respectively. Her roles include administrative responsibilities within Fundamentum, LLC and Stratos Wealth Advisors, Ltd, both registered investment advisors. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Heksch is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2010, and also associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Mountain Capital Partners LLC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Heksch’s other business activities include work related to life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting through a large network of advisors using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Wes Hawkins is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sikich Financial, and BCG Wealth Advisors. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas D'abate is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Hudson, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and KeyBank, among other firms. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments and employs mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Travis Smythe is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and has held prior roles at LPL Financial, Capital One, and several other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Tulsa Oktoberfest. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and corporations, offering a wide range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm integrates proprietary and third-party strategies and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodians.

Katrina Russo is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments and multiple positions within The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture model that incorporates third-party sub-managers and affiliate models, offering various wrap-fee programs and custodial services through National Financial Services.

Ryan Glinn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Tolmiros Financial Designs, having previously worked with firms including W3 Wealth Advisors and ValMark Advisers. In addition to advisory work, he spends a portion of his time involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance, while offering access to discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

James Eismon is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment. His prior experience includes roles at Capital Analysts, Agia, and a long tenure at Valic Financial Advisors. He is a board trustee and finance committee member at the University of Mount Union. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Jonathon Chalk is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a commissioned Notary Public in the State of Ohio. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets under management and supports multiple account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.