Alynne Strait is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently advising at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Aurum Wealth Management Group LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Edward Jones. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Cheryl Nodge is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., and H.C. Meyer, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, access to model portfolios and third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Estes is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, First Merit Bank, and LPL Financial. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model combining third-party and proprietary strategies, including multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Robert Marquardt is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management. He was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. His spouse owns a holistic health business focused on Parkinson’s care. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party management of investments.

Stephen Jones is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist pilot for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies executed with mutual funds and ETFs.

Terrence McKelvey is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2016, following prior roles at The Mutual Fund Store and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved in acting as an owner and sole proprietor in North Hollywood, CA. Stratos Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of representatives who offer discretionary and non-discretionary account management utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Josephine Trotta is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Trecaso Financial Group, Pathfinder Wealth Advisors, LLC, and TIAA-CREF. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a discretionary, model-driven investment approach supported by an in-house Investment Committee and a range of customization tools.

Theodore Lorenzen is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisor Inc. Lorenzen’s background also includes involvement in insurance sales and partnership in the Ohio Educators Planning Group, which focuses on disability insurance for educators. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Uriah Burke is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Fifth Third Securities, Inc., Fifth Third Bank, and Goodyear. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an auditor and consultant for LS Traffic Control, a traffic control services company. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients, offering wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment strategy selection, ongoing monitoring, and third-party manager due diligence while operating within the KeyCorp group.

Barbara Pal is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple tenures at Key Investment Services and Securities America, Inc. She is also associated with Burtoncarol (formerly CMI), where she has been involved since 2004. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client involvement in model selection and provides oversight and due diligence on third-party advisory products, operating as part of the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Robert Coode is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Valmark Securities Inc, Marcum Wealth, LLC, and ProEquities, Inc. He is based in Cleveland, OH. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active managers, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting services.

Andrew Connors is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently with Hightower Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to joining Hightower, he spent 12 years at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a variety of portfolio construction strategies and operational features.

Patrick Hudec is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Oppenheimer since 2013. His prior experience includes positions at Stifel and Merrill. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a range of programs including asset management, consulting, and retirement services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various portfolio types.

Carly Perusek is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wealthspire, she worked at JMS Financial Solutions and JPMorganChase. Her background also includes roles in education and university consulting. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serving nearly 9,700 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, pension plans, and nonprofits. The firm utilizes an institutional-style asset allocation framework implemented through diverse investment vehicles and offers comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Samuel Plastow is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked extensively within the KeyCorp group, including roles at KeyBank and CSE Federal Credit Union. Key Investment Services LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides ongoing monitoring, with access to third-party discretionary managers and a framework of supervisory oversight.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Spero-Smith Investment Advisers, Inc. for 20 years before joining Cerity Partners in 2016. Smith serves on the board and multiple committees at University Hospitals Health System and is a member of the endowment investment committee at Ohio Northern University. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and regular rebalancing using proprietary quantitative screens and third-party managers, and offers specialized private-market investment programs alongside affiliated pension consulting and insurance services.

Stephen Malbasa is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cerity Partners since 2016. Prior to that, he was with S&S Financial Ventures LLC for 13 years. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection using proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Nicholas Gatins is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Hightower Advisors in 2026 and has prior work experience at Signet Jewelers, PCC Airfoils, West Virginia University Foundation, West Virginia University, and Washington & Jefferson College. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach with both affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by proprietary research and operational tools.

Nicholas Meyer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and John Ertz. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base 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.

Christine Jemison is a financial advisor at Corient with 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Paragon Advisors, Inc. for 25 years before joining Corient in 2024. Jemison serves as a board member of the Lakewood Catholic Academy. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, utilizing a goals-based, team investment approach with both in-house and third-party strategies.