Lawrence De Baltzo is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. for four years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a shareholder and heads the tax and business valuation departments at Hobe & Lucas, Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where he provides accounting, consulting, and tax services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, especially pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services alongside a diversified investment approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Daniel Vieland is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, Chase Investment Services Corp., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Waddell & Reed. Vieland is based in Westlake, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC‑registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an independent advisor-driven model, using an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers while offering customized portfolio management and planning services.

Eric Rotolo is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, The Huntington Investment Company, and The Middlefield Banking Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio service available by invitation that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Samuel Gondek is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2013. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration and integrated corporate relationships.

Allison Werden is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ownership Advisors, Inc., LPL Financial, LLC, and Charles Schwab. 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 that includes high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning and other services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Rafael Perez is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2021. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers, with a long tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services. He serves as an endowment committee member for The Church in Aurora, where he promotes the endowment fund and monitors its investment adviser. MAI Capital Management, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutional clients, and trusts. The firm employs a range of customized portfolio strategies and serves both as an investment adviser and product sponsor, managing substantial assets and affiliated private funds.

Pablo Torrico Alvarez is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, OH, with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sun Federal Credit Union, and Chase Bank. He is a member of the Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Christopher Muirhead is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Winslow Asset Management, Inc. for 11 years before joining Hightower in 2023. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Cleveland, OH. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers, with capabilities that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

James Love is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, Ohio, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC Investments since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Greentree HOA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy that relies on algorithmic risk assessment and third-party implementation.

Abraham Lincoln is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, and Perkins Coie LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Counties Christian Sports League, managing its annual charitable status. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through portfolio management and model-based advisory products. The firm uses a multi-provider model integrating platforms like Envestnet and KeyCorp affiliates to offer discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Tyler Durbin is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Brooklyn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Key Investment Services and KeyBank dating back to 2014. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with portfolio management and model-based advisory products, integrating services from affiliated KeyCorp entities and third-party managers.

Joanna Simmons is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and KeyBank. Before entering the financial sector, she was involved with Noona Baking Company LLC for six years. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm uses a multi-provider model combining in-house and third-party portfolio strategies and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates for a range of financial services.

Tigress Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Key Investment Services LLC, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes several years at JPMorgan Securities LLC and a brief tenure at Ameriprise. 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 portfolio management and model-based advisory products through a multi-provider platform, integrating resources from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

Melissa Aiken is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Independence, Ohio, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and also holds a role with Agia since 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for After School Discovery, a nonprofit providing educational and enrichment opportunities to at-risk children, and previously served as vice president of the Madison Band Patrons, a nonprofit supporting local school band programs. 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, consulting, and brokerage services, using Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Anthony Tuccini is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank since 2018, as well as at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2010 to 2018. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory solutions include a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency, and it is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Dexter James is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked for 17 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. James holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an alternate member of The City of Hudson Tax Incentive Review Council and is involved with the Hudson Community Foundation. 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, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm manages a wide range of strategies through both in-house and third-party managers, integrating financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

James Brenneman is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC based in Brooklyn, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a position at Equitable Advisors, LLC and several years in non-financial roles including Ohio Wesleyan University and Nordonia High School. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs with custodial and trade execution services, employing a multi-provider model for portfolio management and discretionary implementation.

Eli Taylor is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at KeyBank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Clover Park Technical College, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Pierce County. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates, emphasizing non-discretionary portfolio management and a multi-provider model.

David Brown is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He held previous roles at Robert Baird & Co. before joining PNC Investments in 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an Assistant Tackle Director for youth football and cheerleading programs. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessment to guide investment strategy implementation through mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

Richard Tannert is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Prior to his financial career, he served seven years in the US Army. 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 through a large network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider platform with discretionary implementation and offers multiple wrap-fee programs supported by affiliated insurance products and integration with KeyCorp affiliates.