Justin Luiza is a CFP® at MAI Capital Management, LLC with experience starting in 2024. Prior to joining MAI Capital, he was affiliated with The Ohio State University and Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Joseph Fleming is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at KeyBank. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

John Ruby is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. from 2015 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience managing rental property. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and serves as adviser to both mutual funds and private investment vehicles.

Timothy Novak is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Janney Montgomery Scott since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and landlord of a rental property in Cleveland, Ohio. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and municipal clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.

Jennifer Thorne is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Beacon Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. She is also involved with Armor Mortgage alongside her advisory work. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and solutions, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and access to alternative investments through integrated platform relationships.

Conner Peine is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and work at Bread Financial and Amazon. He has also been involved with Brigham Young University and operated a custom landscape borders business. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charities, and other entities. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs and consulting services across multiple asset classes, maintaining custody of client assets while managing both advisory and broker-dealer businesses.

Lucas Good is a CFA® charterholder at MAI Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Financial Services Group for five years and has a background that includes roles at The Ohio State University and Sweetbriar Golf Club. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and serves in both product-sponsor and advisory roles, managing significant assets and affiliated investment vehicles.

Gregory Morris is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Guardian Life since 1988, including 27 years at its advisory arm. Morris also has a history with F & F Financial Advisory Group, where he provided insurance and financial services to individuals, executives, closely held businesses, and property and casualty companies. Guardian Life’s advisory subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and various operational tools to support tailored client relationships.

Sue Bigley is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Cornerstone Asset Management Services, Inc., Cco Investment Services Corp, and Chase Investment Services Corp. She is also involved in fixed insurance products through a separate business entity, Kruger Consulting. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts using both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

James Gaudio is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Lifetime Financial Growth. His background also includes work related to education and camp administration. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a mix of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary programs and third-party platforms, with tailored client relationships that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

Jacob Kucia is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Northwestern Mutual. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through programs such as the Passageway Managed Account Platform. The firm provides multiple investment options, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts with strategies like tax-loss harvesting and direct indexing.

Jeremy Himmelright is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has eight years of industry experience and a diverse work history that includes roles at Amazon and ownership of a home services company. He is also involved in Medicare consulting and marketing through multiple businesses related to insurance and financial services. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, and organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

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.

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 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2008 and previously worked at Ameriprise from 2006 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved with Agia as an agent offering non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer serving U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and third-party model managers.

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.

Michael Friedlander is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Kestra Advisory since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Trustmont Financial Group. He holds board membership at Otium Financial Planners, where he provides oversight and strategic direction. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, providing services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.