Katherine Kelly is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She has worked at MAI Capital Management since 2019 and previously held positions at ValMark Securities, Inc. and Applied Financial Concepts, Inc. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services into client relationships.

Karin Stifler is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthspire Advisors. She has been with True Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2005. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and nonprofit entities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, institutional-style asset allocation approach and combines active and passive strategies to tailor portfolios according to client risk profiles.

Maxwell Cole is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at RKL LLP and Rischitelli & Poulos, LLC, as well as roles in higher education and secondary education. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm combines model portfolios and custom solutions using a range of investment vehicles, supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research, along with regular due diligence and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Douglas Wells is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Cabot Lodge Securities, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the finance committees of Holy Family Catholic Church and Hope Ignites Northeastern Ohio and is a board member for the Walsh Jesuit High School Endowment. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Luka Matic is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with MAI Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Crown Point Financial Services, Ranpack, and John Carroll University. Outside of finance, he has experience related to Matic Farms. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies through both in-house and third-party portfolio managers and offers additional services such as trust administration and insurance.

Caroline Lukez Byrne is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Eagle Strategies since 2014 and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2010. Outside of advisory work, she is also involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of programs tailored to client objectives, with a focus on non-discretionary assets and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Bryan Hummel is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at PlanMember since 2012. Bryan also operates a separate business, PC Solutions, providing computer repair and software services. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, providing education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Brian Grossman is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and Firstmerit Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Roads Farm LLC, an operating soybean and corn farm in Southern Ohio. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

James Guy Jr. is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation and Capital Analysts, LLC before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several community activities including serving as president of Raider Pride Park, a nonprofit dedicated to honoring local students and staff, hosting a podcast about the history and businesses of Warren, Ohio, and coaching youth in track and field. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, employing both strategic and dynamic investment approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Eugene Gillmor is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Medina, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles with New York Life Insurance Company, Nylife Securities Inc., and Bankers Life & Casualty Co. He is also involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, focusing primarily on non-discretionary asset management and tailored recommendations in an integrated insurance and advisory framework.

James Broderick is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at Omega Pensions Inc., Valmark Advisers Inc., Valmark Securities, Inc., Strickland Brothers, AllianceBernstein L.P., and Merrill. Broderick serves as a board member and co-chair of the donor development team at the Rocky River Education Foundation in Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Brent Teague is an investment advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Oswald Financial, Inc., Global Retirement Partners, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Teague is also involved with Financial Wellness Partners, a DBA affiliated with his LPL business. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Solitario is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Solitario provides educational seminars on public pension systems through Public Pension Consultants, LLC. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management supported by third-party asset managers.

Emily Sipes is a CFP® with six years of industry experience currently based in Akron, OH. She has been with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2023, following prior roles at Valmark Financial Group. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, nonprofits, and endowments, providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, with additional specialized services and client education offerings.

Jonathan Mitchen is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual, Citizens Securities, and Chippewa Local Schools. Outside of his advisory role, Mitchen serves as a board officer for the Kaderly Foundation and is an assistant high school football coach. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm functions as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing custody, execution, and brokerage services alongside investment advice.

Albert Yambor is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked in various capacities since 2019. Prior to joining Sequoia, he was with PNC Investments and PNC Bank for five years. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Garret Ferrara is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 16 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, charities, and municipal clients, offering brokerage services, financial planning, and advisory programs through a combination of in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Jeffrey Daniels is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved in life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance sales. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, model portfolios, sub-advisory services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with active monitoring and access to proprietary and third-party strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nathan Marcus is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. Prior to joining Sequoia, he spent two years at Robert W Baird. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments, and independent third-party managers.

Kent Spotts is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at SPC and Parkland Securities, LLC since 2016 and previously spent seven years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches skiing to beginners at Brandywine Resort in Sagamore Hills, OH. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 investment adviser representatives managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options tailored to client suitability.