Lloyd Laughlin is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining &PARTNERS in 2025, he worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 16 years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Patrick Manes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Youngstown, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at IFP Securities, LLC since 2019 and was previously associated with LPL Financial from 2012 to 2019. Manes is also involved in marketing and selling fixed annuity products through the Pinnacle Group on a limited basis. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving a diverse client base, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Edwin Torres Jr. is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio management to approved strategists and third parties.

Jesse Tatterson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Sharon, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved models managed by PNC or third parties, primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Michelle Laverty is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated LPL Financial since 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients through approximately 366 advisors. The firm offers advisor-managed and model portfolios, third-party manager programs, and a variety of financial planning services under an open-architecture platform.

Anthony Kopesky is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management holding a Series 66 designation and currently has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Bank, H&K Group, the U.S. Army, and C.W Price. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio service that uses algorithmic risk assessments and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Diane Patterson is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across a range of portfolio management solutions.

Grant Abrams is a financial advisor at &Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, foundations, universities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers both investment advisory and brokerage services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies through platforms like Envestnet, and operates as both a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

Joel McBurney is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with PNC investments since 2009, including roles at PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven model selection and outsourced portfolio implementation via mutual funds and ETFs.

Cade Kreps is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at W3 Wealth Management, Tolmiros Financial Designs, and has experience associated with Youngstown State University and the University of Akron. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Nicole Jervis is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Jervis is co-owner of Jervis Insurance Agency and partner in Jervis Insurance Group, LLC, which provides insurance and tax preparation services. Stratos Wealth Partners offers advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through its Strategic Wealth Management platform, which supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios across multiple custodians.

Matthew Oaks is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Simplicity Wealth, LLC and Horter Investment Management. Outside of his advisory role, Oaks is involved in promoting and educating about Electronic Caregiver, an AI-powered virtual caregiving service. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and specialized plan services.

John Bates is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network based in Youngstown, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tolmiros Financial Designs and W3 Wealth Management, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance, allowing affiliated advisors to offer customized portfolio solutions under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Kirk Messett is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for seven years before joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2022. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately 436 advisors and $15.7 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies that include both firm-developed and third-party models.

Joseph Kuzmanko is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise, PNC Investments, and Citizens Securities. Kuzmanko began his career with Huntington in 2014 and returned to the firm in 2022 after experience with multiple other financial institutions. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of wrap-fee programs utilizing an open-architecture model that combines third-party managers with proprietary models from its Private Bank.

Thomas Strouse is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Girard, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance and Principal Securities Inc., as well as experience with Northwestern Mutual and associate staffing services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Douglas Emery is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc for 15 years. Outside of advising, Emery is involved in firearms instruction as a registered pistol instructor and range safety officer, and he serves as president of a nonprofit focused on firearms training for local law enforcement. He is also president of several small businesses related to security services and firearms products, and he is writing an action adventure book about the investment industry and armed personal security. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various asset classes, with options for discretionary or non-discretionary management.

Robyn Yahner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Cetera and Lincoln Heritage, and currently holds a position at Thiel College. Outside of advising, she is involved with Greenville Financial Consultants, Inc., which operates as a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Dow Lindholm is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as chairman of the elder board at Grace Chapel Community Church, coaches youth baseball and softball, and is a commissioner and secretary for the Greenville Municipal Airport. Cetera Investment Advisors LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Frank Mindicino is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where he has worked since 1981, totaling 45 years of industry experience. He has served in multiple roles within Ameriprise and is involved in providing consulting services to financial advisors through his business, P.G.P. Advisors, LLC. Mindicino also holds board positions with UPMC Hospital and eCenter@LindenPointe, and participates in leadership education for financial service firms through NGCSA, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on retirement income planning, using proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment framework.