Zachary Dahmen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities since 2021 and has been associated with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2019. Dahmen also has experience with Lifetime Financial Growth and studied at The Ohio State University from 2015 to 2019. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary models, third-party managers, and digital advice platforms.

Jeffrey Kitzberger is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2010 and has worked with Home Life Insurance Company since 1985. Kitzberger serves as a board member of the Make It Happen 4 BMD Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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 institutions, offering a range of advisory services through an open-architecture platform and an IAR-driven model that emphasizes customized portfolio management and third-party integrations.

Kyle Heksch is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2012. Heksch provides administrative support to Stratos Wealth Partners and operates a DBA business related to LPL Financial and Stratos Wealth Partners activities. 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 clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven model and an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Douglas Burns is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Burns is currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. 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 independent investment adviser representatives, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning with an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Jason Cohen is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2014 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial, LLC. 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, employing an open-architecture investment approach with customized portfolio management and integration of multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Mindy Qua is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include LPL Financial LLC, McDonald Partners LLC, UBS Financial Services, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Qua serves as a board member for Valley Lutheran Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. 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 customized investment management and financial planning through an IAR-driven, open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Maura Hagan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 credential. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Her prior work experience includes positions in financial services and manufacturing sectors. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.

Derek Sullivan is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work history including Fifth Third Bank, ROCKET Mortgage, and Progressive. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a vending machine business and also engages in online craft sales as a mentor. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a range of portfolio management programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with over 900 advisors.

Lee Friedman is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial, Securities America Advisors, and the firm he co-owns, Friedman, Leavitt & Associates, Inc., an accounting business that is now in the process of winding down accounts receivable. He also refers clients for life insurance through ASH Brokerage. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and municipalities. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and custody primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Kathryn Louttit is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Beachwood, Ohio, holding 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and CBIZ Financial Solutions in various roles since 2012. 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 uses an open-architecture, IAR-driven model offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Justin Horton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 22 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Stratos in 2010, he worked at LPL Financial and Osaic FA, Inc. 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 programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Nicholas Mcrandal is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Snap Medical Industries LLC and teaching positions at Mercyhurst University and Fox Chapel School District. 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 combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of managed-account programs with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Bradley Weemhoff is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Lincoln Investment Planning. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell insurance and has experience advising on insurance needs. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services delivered through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Patrick Manning is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Beachwood, OH, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities since 2012 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the City Club of Cleveland Programming Committee and is active as a voting location deputy. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account types and financial planning solutions.

Kevin Obrien is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is admitted to practice law in Ohio, although his bar status is currently inactive. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm 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 institutions, and utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm also provides advisory services for donor-advised funds and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Shawn Berthelot is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including TD Ameritrade and Avantax Planning Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of Western Reserve Business Consulting, a small business consulting firm. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, utilizing diversified investment strategies aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Krajnik is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at NewEdge Securities and Mid Atlantic Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes automotive advice on Pelicanparts.com and is a co-author of the books *Retire Like a Shark* and *Retire Abundantly*. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to provide tailored investment solutions.

Scott Kinsell is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2010. 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 other institutions, employing an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers to deliver customized portfolio management and planning services.

Kenneth Renfro is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously spent two years with Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services. 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 uses an open-architecture investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating multiple third-party platforms and sub-advisors to deliver customized investment solutions.