Alexander Divito is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Westlake, OH. He has 14 years of industry experience, including his ongoing role at Independent Financial Group since 2012 and prior work with Investment Planning Group starting in 2010. He is also an officer and sole owner of Advance Planning Concepts, Inc., a financial services DBA. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party models to tailor investment strategies, offering diversified portfolio management through multiple platforms.

Jessica Novak is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with various PNC entities since 2013, including PNC Investments and PNC Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements investments via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Jonathan Evans is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Brooklyn, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a fill-in preacher at Kingsway Alliance Church and assists with Mouse Adventures LLC, a Disney travel agency. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and offering multiple wrap fee programs with custodial and trade execution support.

Clint Rickett is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at &PARTNERS and previously spent 17 years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. &PARTNERS serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional entities, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting through both registered adviser and broker-dealer platforms. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with proprietary and third-party strategies to manage accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Michael Petrus is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Brighthouse Financial and Nordson Corporation. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Nicholas Grandominico is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at KeyBank and U.S. Bank. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, small businesses, and institutional plans. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model for portfolio implementation and integrates offerings with KeyCorp affiliates to provide a range of investment and advisory services.

Patricia Tornes is a Series 66–registered financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Key Investment Services LLC and has prior experience at Merrill. Tornes works in Brooklyn, Ohio. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary options, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates for broader financial offerings.

Shelly Thomas is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Securities, UBS Financial Services, and KeyBank. Outside of finance, she co-owned Mark and Shelly Thomas Photography, LLC, a photography business. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients. The firm offers multiple wrap programs through a multi-provider platform, integrating affiliated KeyCorp entities for additional services such as municipal advisory and investment banking.

Autumn Harvey is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase Bank, AXA Advisors, and Stratos Investment Management. She is based in Strongsville, OH, and has served in multiple capacities within the advisory and investment management sectors. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions using an open-architecture investment approach.

Gordon Netschke is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with PNC since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account available to employees with PNC Bank online-banking credentials. The program uses algorithmic risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties, with implementation via mutual funds and ETFs and annual rebalancing.

Lori Kaplan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes 15 years at Lori L. Kaplan, CLU Insurance & Financial Services and over 26 years with New York Life. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the CONGA Chapter of BNI, a business networking organization. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm offers tailored solutions through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jonathan Meyer is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at PNC Investments, PNC Bank, Nationwide Insurance, and Upshift Cincinnati. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, algorithm-driven digital portfolio solution that uses approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Blake Herideen is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at KeyBank and Robert W. Baird. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary options and integrates services with KeyCorp affiliates to provide a range of investment and advisory capabilities.

Douglas Thomas is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Lakewood, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, and he has also been involved with Lakewood City Schools and Puritan Financial Group. He serves as a board member for both Bedford City Schools and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only online discretionary model account for PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithm-based risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation and proxy voting to third parties.

Tia D'aveta is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fairport Wealth for three years before joining Hightower in 2017. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services with an emphasis on manager selection and multi-manager solutions through affiliated and third-party managers. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of investment vehicles, supported by proprietary research and a focus on operational features such as rebalancing and tax-managed strategies.

Paul Coleman is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with KeyBank and its affiliated entities since 2001. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider platform with discretionary implementation and strategic portfolio design, serving clients primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Todd Simon is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Wealth Management since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth basketball for the Olmsted Falls Basketball Association. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through various model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to approved strategists and third parties.

James Plantholt is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Merrill, Raymond James Financial Services, and Planned Results, Inc. He served in the Army National Guard from 2015 to 2024. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers model-based advisory products with custodial and trade execution services, using a multi-provider platform and integration with KeyCorp affiliates for investment and advisory capabilities.

Kevin Doyle is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citizens Securities since 2020 and previously held positions at Fifth Third Securities and various New York Life entities. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering both investment advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides a digital advisory program based on ETF portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Emily Shacklett is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 12 years at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a variety of portfolio construction options including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.