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.

Alexander Sterba is a financial advisor with Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, holding CFP®, Series 65, and Series 63 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Manning & Napier since 2022 and previously held roles at Marcum Wealth, LLC and Aurum Wealth Management Group. Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, including pension plans and government entities, while also managing separately managed accounts and offering retirement plan services. The firm uses a team-based, strategy-specific investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection.

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.

Kimberly Bish is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at KeyBank since 2006 and joined Key Investment Services in 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a speaker for the Ohio Department of Education. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment strategy selection while providing recommendations and ongoing oversight, and it operates within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated financial entities.

James Matthews is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC in Brooklyn, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at KeyBank, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western Southern Life. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and model portfolio offerings. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment strategy selection and provides ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight within the KeyCorp group.

Ishmael Thomas is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Rocket Mortgage, and Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

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.

Joel Larson is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and with two years of industry experience. He has worked at KeyBank and Equitable Advisors, LLC, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Larson is the sole owner of JRL Homes LLC, a property management company. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Robert Miller is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Key Investment Services in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2015 to 2023. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selection supported by ongoing monitoring and conducts due diligence on third-party advisory products while leveraging affiliations within the KeyCorp group.

Hugo Vazquez Alcala is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He joined Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBank NA in 2024. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in investment selection and provides oversight and due diligence of third-party advisory products, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Mary Lynn Thornton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2014. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved third-party strategists to manage portfolios primarily with mutual funds and ETFs.

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.