Chris Ferrante is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Brunswick, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2011. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs. Their Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering is an invitation-only, discretionary model account pilot for employees, featuring portfolio implementation via approved models managed by PNC or third parties and relying on an algorithmic questionnaire for risk assessment.

David Stribula is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at MAI Capital Management LLC, Fidato Wealth LLC, and Vanguard Group. 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, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm combines in-house model portfolios with third-party manager selection and conducts regular oversight through an Investment Policy Committee.

Danny Horn is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Sterne Agee Financial Services, and WRP Investments. He is also the owner of a sole proprietorship, Senior Capital Services. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio approaches and custodial platforms to meet client needs.

Nicholas Tancabel is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and Treloar & Heisel, LLC. MAI Capital Management, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and employs a customized approach to portfolio management across multiple asset classes, combining in-house management with third-party advisers and unified managed accounts.

Justin Luiza is a CFP® at MAI Capital Management, LLC with experience starting in 2024. Prior to joining MAI Capital, he was affiliated with The Ohio State University and Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

John Ruby is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience managing rental property. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated 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 serves as adviser to both mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Noel Becker is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of LLCs involved in recreational land and residential property ownership. 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 with a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, utilizing both in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Gary Hannah is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial LLC, having previously worked at firms including American Portfolio Financial Services, Inc., Peak Wealth Solutions, and Mass Mutual. Hannah is based in Akron, OH. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Lane Christensen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He previously held roles at Carlson Capital Management, Jack Link's, Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, Meyer Landscaping, and Slumberland Furniture. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection with oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Timothy Novak is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and landlord of a rental property in Cleveland, Ohio. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 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, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Kenneth Fox Jr. is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2022, he worked at LPL Financial LLC and ValMark Advisors, Inc. among other firms. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes a multi-manager investment approach, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Gavin Judge is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Hudson, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Valmark Securities, Applied Financial Concepts, and FinTeam Business Consulting. Before entering the financial industry, he operated a painting and repair business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm manages around $212.7 billion in client assets and provides a broad adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Lucas Good is a CFA® charterholder at MAI Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Financial Services Group for five years and has a background that includes roles at The Ohio State University and Sweetbriar Golf Club. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and serves in both product-sponsor and advisory roles, managing significant assets and affiliated investment vehicles.

Elizabeth Sharp is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Her work history is primarily with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates two small businesses, Depot No. 19, a seasonal baking venture, and Sharp's Cleaning Company, a residential and commercial cleaning service. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via the Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides a range of strategies including mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and tax-overlay services.

Sue Bigley is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cco Investment Services Corp and Cornerstone Asset Management Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in fixed insurance products under the DBA Kruger Consulting. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party investment managers, and multiple managed account solutions, including digital advice and variable-annuity sub-account management.

William Casale is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, PNC Investments, PNC Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services through multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that combines third-party and affiliate offerings.

Jennifer Collins is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Stratos Wealth Securities, LPL Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model and custom portfolios overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and employs a variety of investment vehicles supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research.

Scott Ervin is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Valmark Financial Group and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. He has been with Huntington since 2021. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs through an open-architecture model that incorporates third-party and affiliate portfolio management solutions.

Mark Lapsevich is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding 24 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a musician and band owner at Park Place Productions, a business he has operated since 1989. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, employing both strategic and dynamic approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Gregory Meador is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Valic Financial Advisors since 2008 and is also associated with Agia, where he serves as an agent offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models for portfolio construction.