Lisa Rosenthal is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, where she has worked since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, McDonald Partners LLC, and Morgan Stanley. 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, combining top-down asset allocation with fundamental and technical security analysis to construct tailored portfolios.

Todd Resnick is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, International Assets Advisory, and TCWP, LLC. He is also a licensed independent term life insurance agent. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning with access to alternatives and private placements. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with flexible trading options and utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

William Thomas is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been involved with firms including Raymond James Financial Services and The Wealth Advisory Group of DiLauro, Wracher & Thomas LLC. Thomas also owns DWT Wealth Partners LLC, a support company. 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 consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach, utilizing diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternatives and private placements when appropriate.

Stanley Milovancev is a financial advisor at Prosperity Capital Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and ValMark Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Milovancev is the majority owner of Haven Home Care, Inc., a home health care service provider, and is the owner and president of The Dash Group, a coaching and organizational health consulting firm. Prosperity Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trustees, retirement plans, and other advisors. The firm focuses on model-based, asset-allocation investment strategies combined with ongoing portfolio supervision, using core and specialized models from providers such as BlackRock, Dimensional, and Vanguard.

Arthur Merriman III is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2014. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a varied client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kevin Vaillancourt is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Inverness Securities LLC, CBIZ Investment Advisory Services, and Sequoia Financial Group, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is a seasonal ski instructor at Vail Resorts. 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 profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach combines macro assessment with fundamental analysis and fixed-income structuring, using a mix of securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Robert King Jr. is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2020 and previously held roles at Horter Investment Management and Cornerstone Asset Management Services. Outside of his advisory work, King is the principal owner of King Insurance and Financial Services, which focuses on property/casualty and life insurance as well as college and retirement planning. Virtue Capital Management is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets through about 90 advisers for over 4,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and plan consulting, utilizing quantitative models and economic data inputs in a primarily mutual fund and ETF-based investment approach.

Anna Vitale is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Wellspring Family Office with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Key Investment Services, LLC and Marcum Wealth, among other positions. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, using an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

Howard Slater is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at SEIA. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a volunteer with Chabad of Solon, serves on the board of the Ohio Senior Olympics, and co-authored the book *Plan of Action*. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and an Investment Committee, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis, which is atypical for a firm of its size.

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.

Jonathan Pulito is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation holding a Series 65 designation. He has experience working at Ernst & Young from 2015 to 2020 and has been with Accusol LLC since 2020, alongside roles at Schultz Bertin and Park & Illenberger. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management services primarily to individual clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and manages a diversified range of assets including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Kathleen McCarthy is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Jason M Orsky Wealth Management, and SII Investments. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, selling life insurance and long-term care products. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a disciplined investment process focused on diversified allocations and offers both discretionary management and model-driven strategies.

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.

Fady Chaccour is a financial advisor at First Heartland Consultants, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1994 and First Heartland Capital Inc. since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he owns F&R Ventures LLC, a financial holding company. First Heartland Consultants serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, and a variety of asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

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.