Derek Sullivan is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work history including Fifth Third Bank, ROCKET Mortgage, and Progressive. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a vending machine business and also engages in online craft sales as a mentor. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a range of portfolio management programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with over 900 advisors.

Lee Friedman is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial, Securities America Advisors, and the firm he co-owns, Friedman, Leavitt & Associates, Inc., an accounting business that is now in the process of winding down accounts receivable. He also refers clients for life insurance through ASH Brokerage. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and municipalities. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and custody primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Kathryn Louttit is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. in Beachwood, Ohio, holding 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and CBIZ Financial Solutions in various roles since 2012. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm uses an open-architecture, IAR-driven model offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, integrating multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Justin Horton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 22 years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Stratos in 2010, he worked at LPL Financial and Osaic FA, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser 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.

Jason Stockmaster is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Mentor, Ohio. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He operates the Stockmaster Financial Group, which sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Outside of financial services, he volunteers managing operations for a vacation rental business and owns a farming operation involved in crop and livestock production. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Arick Hedin is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at PNC Investments LLC and The Leaders Group Inc, among other roles. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online offering available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend portfolios managed with mutual funds and ETFs, with execution and oversight delegated to third-party providers.

Eric Haddad is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Westerville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains ownership of a rental property. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Bradley Weemhoff is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Lincoln Investment Planning. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell insurance and has experience advising on insurance needs. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services delivered through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Philip Amos is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. He is active in his community, serving as chair of One Lorain County and treasurer for the Lorain County Community College Foundation Board. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and pooled plan solutions, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Patrick Manning is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Beachwood, OH, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities since 2012 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the City Club of Cleveland Programming Committee and is active as a voting location deputy. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account types and financial planning solutions.

Kevin Obrien is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is admitted to practice law in Ohio, although his bar status is currently inactive. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm 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 institutions, and utilizes an open-architecture investment approach with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm also provides advisory services for donor-advised funds and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Jeffrey Yokiel is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PNC Investments and Key Investment Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with Towne Park Valet for six years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online, discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Kristen Hummel is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC investments since 2011. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an employee-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to recommend portfolio strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

John Krajnik is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at NewEdge Securities and Mid Atlantic Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes automotive advice on Pelicanparts.com and is a co-author of the books *Retire Like a Shark* and *Retire Abundantly*. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to provide tailored investment solutions.

Thomas Sill is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2015. Sill serves as a Township Trustee for Madison Ohio Township. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only, digital discretionary model account pilot. The firm utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Tyler Banyasz is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of finance, he has worked in hospitality and recreation, including at Firehouse Grille & Pub and Stroud's Run State Park. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform. The firm operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and provides a range of portfolio management strategies including mutual funds, SMAs, tax-overlay, and direct indexing.

Scott Kinsell is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2010 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2010. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser 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 other institutions, employing an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers to deliver customized portfolio management and planning services.

Patrick Cernosky is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2016 and also maintains an ongoing role with Barhype, LLC. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments to guide portfolio strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs, with oversight delegated to third-party managers.

Matthew Olver is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at HPM Partners LLC for 10 years and spent 15 years at Spero-Smith Investment Advisers, Inc. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC in Cleveland, OH. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.