James Gaudio is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at West Virginia University and Mayfield High School. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies including proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jacob Kucia is a financial advisor at FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. He attended Case Western Reserve University and has experience both in higher education and financial services. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account platform, including mutual fund/ETF models, SMA strategies, tax-overlay services, and direct indexing.

Steven Wolken Jr. is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Hartland & Co. since 2011. Based in Cleveland, OH, Wolken's background includes extensive work within the financial advisory sector. Clearstead serves both affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets across more than 4,300 client relationships, using a disciplined investment approach that incorporates portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation.

Ashton Stachowski is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked with Cambridge Investment Research and Cantella & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Stachowski owns and operates Garden Girl Flower Farm, cultivating and selling cut flower bouquets at farmers markets in northeast Ohio. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation and tax-efficient strategies. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions and offers access to third-party submanagers through wrap programs.

Elaine Eisner is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliated entities since 2007. Eisner serves as Chair of the Investment Committee for the National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland, and is also involved in leadership roles with the Community Fund Management Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm delivers customized advice through multiple program types and predominantly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Natalie Black is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services through an open-architecture platform and a combination of affiliated and third-party managers.

Roger Miller is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Banc One Securities Corporation. Outside of finance, he works as a bus operator for Summit County Transit Service. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans, with a longstanding focus on educators and 403(b) and 457(b) program participants. The firm employs an in-house Investment Management & Research team to develop strategic model portfolios and offers advisor-led consulting, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through various platform options.

Joseph Pearl is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and LPL Financial LLC since 2025. Before joining Stratos, he spent seven years at Northwestern Mutual in various roles. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Mark O'sickey Jr. is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for eight years. O'sickey is a Series 66 license holder and is co-owner of Magnolia Partners, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Erin Vick is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and also operates Vines Financial Group LLC d/b/a V Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as an insurance broker specializing in non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Ashley Costello is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner. Her prior experience includes roles at Sequoia Financial Group and Royal Alliance. Outside of her advisory work, she has served as an on-air personality on a local AM radio show, discussing general public interest topics. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an investment committee and internal portfolio management team, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services.

Daniel Mullaney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance activities separate from Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering brokerage, advisory, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports multiple account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Joshua Lontoc is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Thrivent Financial. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, provides brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients.

Mc Kayla Davis is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, LPL Financial LLC, and previously held positions outside of financial services in food and hospitality businesses. 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 other institutional clients, employing an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers to provide customized portfolio management and specialized planning services.

Stephen Cribley is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently advising at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Beacon Financial Group, Inc., and Private Client Services. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and working with both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Judith Tengler is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with over 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Signator Investors, Inc. Tengler is involved with Private Advisor Group, LLC, providing investment advisory services through this independent firm in addition to her role at Stratos Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Partners 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 high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Jonathan Lapine is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He previously worked at W3 Wealth Advisors, LLC, W3 Wealth Management, LLC, ValMark Advisers, Inc., and Valmark Securities, Inc. Lapine is also the owner of Tolmiros Financial LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, compliance, and practice-management services. The firm provides advisors with access to various securities and insurance products and manages discretionary model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Craig Anderson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Hudson, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Kingdom Title Company and University Hospitals. Anderson is also co-owner of RCCA Development Group, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, technology, compliance, and operational support, while offering a range of investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing options.

Christopher Baker is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He worked at Winfield Associates, Inc. for 25 years before joining MAI Capital Management, where he has been since 2022. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across diverse strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 2026.