Kimberly Jennings is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2020 and has worked with Fifth Third Bank since 2017. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

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 previously spent over two decades at LPL Financial, with a three-year tenure at Raymond James & Associates. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser 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 incorporating multiple third-party managers.

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 as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has been with Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Osaic FA. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach and offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.

John Hlay is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010. Prior to that, he was with LPL Financial and Aspen Management Group Ltd. 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 individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through a model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and sub-advisors, offering customized portfolio management and a range of financial planning and investment solutions.

Dennis Sheflyand is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2009, with prior roles at Natcity Investments and Ameriprise. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven model selection and third-party management, primarily serving employees with online banking credentials.

Mitchell Axelrod is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Beachwood, OH, with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and operated in the automotive industry for nearly a decade. Axelrod is also associated with Eisner Gohn Group LLC, through which he sells New York Life products and services. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

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.

Richard Anderson is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding 41 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He has not engaged in life insurance sales in recent years. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager selection.

John Brown is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. based in Beachwood, OH, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 credential and previously operated John D. Brown CPA, Inc. for nine years. Brown also manages a closely held entity for tax and investment purposes outside of his advisory role. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor 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 advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and specialized portfolio features.

Kevin Rogers is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at PNC Wealth Management. Prior to joining PNC, he worked at JP Morgan Chase and The Huntington Investment Company. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that implements approved investment strategies via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

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.

Rene Mercadante is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Mayfield Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Nancy Andrefsky is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2012 and with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2008. 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 broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture, IAR-driven model that incorporates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Robert Heksch is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2010, and also maintains a relationship with LPL Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Mountain Capital Partners LLC and Aspen Management Group Ltd. He spends part of his time managing non-variable insurance products such as life, disability, and long-term care insurance. 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 a range of services from financial planning to outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos utilizes an open-architecture investment approach that combines multiple third-party platforms and managers, supported by discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Wes Hawkins is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sikich Financial and BCG Wealth Advisors. 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, using an independent advisor model paired with an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Anna Alexander is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional roles related to Medicare insurance marketing, legal document referrals, and client assistance with health and travel insurance products. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Dennis Ibold is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ibold Wealth Management, a non-investment related branding and marketing entity. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and employs multiple investment analysis techniques.

Travis Smythe is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, having previously worked at firms including Capital One and Hamilton Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Tulsa Oktoberfest, a non-investment-related activity. 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 a range of services such as advisor-managed wrap programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture investment approach.

Eric Wulff is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Marcum Wealth, LLC for 19 years before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the Exit Planning Exchange in Cleveland, Ohio. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, utilizing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.