Ted Biskind is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., and Equity Services, Inc. He also operates American Benefits Group, an insurance brokerage. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses various model-based and third-party manager solutions across multiple platforms to implement client strategies.

Frank Legan is a financial advisor at SEIA with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the investment committee for the Sisters of Notre Dame and is an author of a financial book. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Dayna Smith is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Group, LPL Financial, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales as an agent through Ash Brokerage. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team firm with approximately 71 advisors managing around $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 5,000 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager solutions, OCIO services, and insurance consulting, utilizing a network of supervised investment advisory representatives and strategic affiliations with SEI entities.

Christine Sivak is a financial advisor with SEIA in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Women in Pensions Network, organizing networking events for industry professionals. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments based on quantitative and qualitative research, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Halter is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2019 and previously worked at Laurel Grove Capital, RE Advisers Corporation, and RE Investment Corporation. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a diverse investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Matthew Marasch is a Financial Advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 14 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management arrangements.

Joseph Granzier is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC and Fortune Financial Services. Granzier serves as a board member for Malachi House, a nonprofit providing hospice services for the homeless, meals for the needy, and career counseling for the unemployed. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified portfolios, alternatives, and private placements, and is affiliated with MGO Inc., which expands its retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Spencer Dieck is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC and Beacon Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory role, Dieck is a financial analyst with Pistone Wealth Advisors, where he focuses on investment analysis, trading, financial plan design, and client support. Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm with approximately 71 advisors and $5.57 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through a network of independent advisory representatives.

Thomas Trefzger is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Hantz Financial Services since 2018. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Sprint and also spent time at Cleveland State University. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs model-driven ETF strategies along with managed account solutions and offers a broad range of financial planning, wealth management, and fiduciary services supported by affiliated entities such as a trust company and in-house tax and business consulting.

Nicholas Schwitzgebel is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Guardian Life and its subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities, since 2025 and 2026, respectively. Prior to his current role, he held positions at MyShyft, Butler University, Dartmouth College, Keyfactor, and Saint Ignatius High School. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including brokerage, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Jason Borrasso is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 license. He has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial LLC, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, METLIFE SECURITIES Inc, and Edward Jones. Since 2017, he has been providing investment advisory services through Stratos Wealth Partners. 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, and retirement plan consulting, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Rosner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Beachwood, OH, holding five years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2021 and has been affiliated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through Jaylene Development LLC. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Matthew Levine is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He worked at key Investment Services LLC for 10 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2022. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm supports a decentralized advisory model with a multi-advisor platform, serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, and offers notable retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting capabilities.

Heather Pollack is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Beacon Financial Group, Inc. and a 20-year tenure with Lincoln National Life Insurance Company and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and partnerships with custodians like Schwab and Fidelity.

Richard Ganim Jr. is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Metlife Securities and Cetera Advisors LLC, prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial in 2017. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, and access to model portfolios and third-party manager solutions, delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jonathan Douglas is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2013. Park Avenue Securities LLC operates as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser owned by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. The firm provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Sean Hesch is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mid Atlantic Financial Management, KMC Wealth Management, and Cambridge Investment Research. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, using multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Aaron Nuti is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC from 2012 to 2019. Based in Cleveland, OH, Nuti’s career has focused on providing advisory services within established wealth management firms. Hightower Advisors delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager portfolio solutions, combining affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Adriana Bastos Randall is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, and Thomas McDonald Partners. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. 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 a tax-overlay service, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Adam Aussem is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Independence, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has two years of industry experience and has worked with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in education roles at Ashland University since 2021 and previously at Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes personalized recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.