Ryan Bartels is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Bartels is a co-founder and shareholder of a smartphone application company, Circuit Technologies, though he has no active duties there. 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 retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro assessment and fundamental analysis across various investment vehicles, and operates within the Focus Financial Partners platform alongside affiliated entities that extend its service capabilities.

William Ambrogio is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wellspring Financial Advisors since 2016. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm offers comprehensive financial, estate, and tax planning services alongside investment advisory, employing an open-architecture approach that blends passive and active strategies with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency.

Parker Kaesgen is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with MGO Inc. since 2020. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, using a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and access to alternative investments. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and is affiliated with MGO Inc., enhancing its retirement-plan consulting capabilities.

Daniel Klusty is a financial advisor at OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Shelton Capital Management and Roundtable on the Square. Outside of finance, he has experience working with March First Brewing and Klusty Sign Associates. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates diversified funds, individual securities, and alternative strategies.

Chad Kreilick is a financial advisor at TFO Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Tfo Tdc, LLC since 2010. TFO Wealth Partners manages approximately $4.85 billion in client assets for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by third-party managers.

Mordechai Khaimov is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with SEIA. He previously worked at Cedar Brook Group and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., among other firms. Khaimov is a licensed CPA and serves as a guest lecturer teaching financial literacy at a local high school. He is also involved in community organizations including the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Anshei Lubavitch of Cleveland, where he holds board roles, and he owns a business focused on career coaching. 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 process integrates strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, offering both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary management.

Gregory Markus is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has a background in tax and accounting services as the managing partner of taxSmarty Tax and Accounting Services and serves as treasurer/CFO for the Rocky River City School District. Additionally, he manages rental property businesses through Markus Properties U.P. North LLC and Markus Properties of Ohio LLC. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches including model portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and alternative strategies.

Arcie Petty is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Huntington National Bank. Outside of advisory roles, Petty is a member of The Dawson LLC, a business focused on coaching. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm utilizes a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers services such as model portfolio management, tax optimization, and a third-party Model Manager due diligence process.

Eugene Welsh Jr. is a financial advisor at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 license. Prior to his current role, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2019 and has been involved with Professional Management Inc. since 1980, providing tax preparation services for corporate and personal returns. He is also a partner at Strophic, Inc., which manages operations for Aria Financial Group. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary management programs and is notable for its predominance of non-discretionary assets under management.

David Ptacek is a financial advisor with Ta-Check Financial Ltd. in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 11 years with SII Investments, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Ta-Check Financial Ltd. provides investment advisory services primarily through referring clients to third-party asset managers and supporting those relationships via solicitor arrangements. The firm offers portfolio consultations and ongoing account servicing while delegating portfolio management and trading authority to selected third-party managers.

Nicholas Guidos is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an Associate Advisor at SEIA. Prior to joining SEIA, he worked at Summit Financial Strategies, Cetera, and VLP Financial. He also serves as a Nextgen Committee Member on the George Mason University Financial Planning & Wealth Management Advisory Board. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

John Danch is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Inverness Securities, LLC, Source Insurance, Source Companies, and Safeguard Securities Inc. He is also self-employed in fixed insurance sales through Source Insurance. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, employing a comprehensive investment process that integrates top-down asset allocation with fundamental and technical security analysis.

Thomas Giltner is a financial advisor with OneSeven in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at MML Investors Services, LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. He is also involved in managing Eden Wine Bar LLC, a full-service bar and restaurant in Akron, OH. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, with a focus on diversified portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach while incorporating third-party managers and platforms, and maintains a notable affiliation with MGO Inc. to support pension consulting services.

Edward Giaco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent 12 years at SII Investment, Inc. He also owns TAXCHECK USA LLC, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Matthew Matheney is a financial advisor with First Heartland Consultants, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Heartland Capital Inc., he worked at Park Avenue Investment Advisory LLC and Guardian Life Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a legal practice through The Law Office of Matthew Matheney LLC. First Heartland Consultants provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers financial planning, model-based management for self-directed 401(k) accounts, asset management, and third-party asset management solutions delivered through a network of independent investment adviser representatives.

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.