Sarah Gries is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Arax Advisory Partners and has operated Gries Financial LLC since 1978. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.

Henry Spain is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with over 52 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stratos in 2024, he worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel from 2021 to 2024 and Wells Fargo Clearing for 22 years. Spain also operates Spain & Smith Wealth Advisors, a registered investment advisor focused on investment advisory and financial planning. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered 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 institutional accounts with services including financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, OCIO solutions, and insurance consulting.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Garfield Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining StoneX, he worked for Investment Network, Inc. for 20 years and also owns Matrix III Income Tax Service, LLC, a tax preparation business. He is additionally involved in life and health insurance sales. StoneX Advisors Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing multiple platforms and third-party managers.

Michael Dejohn is a financial advisor with SEIA in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc., among others. Outside of finance, he works as a high school football referee and serves as a funeral director. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments driven by an in-house investment group, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Santelli is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Inverness Investment Group since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer of Enrico Properties, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis to construct tailored portfolios.

Justin Pietrasz is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, having previously worked at MGO, Inc. and Mgo Securities Corp. His credentials also include Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and educational seminars. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with access to diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternatives, and private placements.

Keith Vargo is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, following six years at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Vargo holds a Series 63 license and is based in Cleveland, OH. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Aileen Bost is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC since 2014. She is based in Beachwood, OH, and has worked exclusively with CM Wealth Advisors throughout her career. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary team and an internal investment committee, combining investment research with accounting and tax expertise, and engages with both individual accounts and certain client entities through pooled investment vehicles and private funds.

John Toth is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., TMFS Advisors, and The Mutual Fund Store. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent involved in the sale and service of life insurance and fixed annuities. Stratos Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered, multi-team firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through financial planning and portfolio management. The firm operates with about 71 advisors and approximately $5.57 billion in assets under management across 31 offices.

Kevin Komar is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a tax preparation business and co-owns a laundromat as a passive investor. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients using a mix of proprietary models, third-party sub-advisors, and customized portfolios, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with value investing and various analytical techniques.

Douglas Smorag is a financial advisor with CM Wealth Advisors LLC in Beachwood, OH, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. He has 23 years of industry experience, including 28 years with Clanco Management/CM Wealth Advisors. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, through portfolio management, financial planning, and related wealth-management services. The firm’s team includes credentialed accounting and investment professionals and provides investment strategy and oversight via an internal committee, with a focus on complex client relationships and involvement in private pooled investment vehicles.

Andrew Siciliano is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with five years of experience at the firm following five years as a student. He has been with Wellspring Family Office since 2021. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, employing an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

William Glubiak is a financial advisor at SEIA with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell insurance consistent with financial planning. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services, employing a strategic investment process that blends quantitative and qualitative research, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Manuel Gonzalez II is a financial advisor with Signature Equity Partners, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc., The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He is involved in investment and insurance business through his ownership of MM Financial Group, which provides home and auto insurance. Signature Equity Partners serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm operates a multi-team structure and utilizes the Vision2020 Wealth Management Platform to deliver tailored investment solutions, including model portfolios and socially responsible investing options.

William Caster is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gries Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and PNC Bank. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of investment and advisory services. The firm employs a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with distinctive use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors.

Linda Tekavec is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Beacon Financial Partners, Lincoln Investment, Ameriprise, and PNC Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked in the restaurant industry as a server. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm has approximately 71 advisors, manages about $5.57 billion in assets, and offers access to proprietary SEI products through a strategic affiliation.

Ryan Bartels is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Bartels is a co-founder and shareholder of a smartphone application company, Circuit Technologies, though he has no active duties there. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro assessment and fundamental analysis across various investment vehicles, and operates within the Focus Financial Partners platform alongside affiliated entities that extend its service capabilities.

William Ambrogio is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wellspring Financial Advisors since 2016. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm offers comprehensive financial, estate, and tax planning services alongside investment advisory, employing an open-architecture approach that blends passive and active strategies with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency.

Parker Kaesgen is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with MGO Inc. since 2020. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, using a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and is affiliated with MGO Inc., enhancing its retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Daniel Klusty is a financial advisor at OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Shelton Capital Management and Roundtable on the Square. Outside of finance, he has experience working with March First Brewing and Klusty Sign Associates. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates diversified funds, individual securities, and alternative strategies.