Gary Friedman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bison Wealth Management, LLC since 2026 and previously spent 18 years at Summit Capital, Inc. He also operates under his own name, Gary E. Friedman, since 2000. Bison Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual and high net worth clients. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with portfolios constructed from ETFs, individual equities, bonds, and low-cost mutual funds, incorporating fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Kenneth Patsey is a financial advisor with Wisdom Investment Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wisdom Investment Strategies since 2016 and also serves as Executive Director of Manufacturing Works, a nonprofit supporting manufacturing companies in workforce development, technology adoption, and succession planning in Northeast Ohio. Wisdom Investment Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services to individuals, business entities, charitable organizations, and endowments. The firm uses a proprietary equity selection methodology called Wisdom Select and offers customized investment advice through a discretionary process that includes fundamental and technical analysis as well as options for risk management.

Carrie Rosko is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Family Office, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license and has been with Cornerstone Family Office since 2001. Cornerstone Family Office serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities by providing comprehensive family office services including financial and estate planning, tax preparation and planning, and administrative support. The firm does not manage assets directly but develops tailored financial plans and assists clients in selecting third-party investment managers while focusing significantly on income, estate, and gift tax work.

David Lapuma is a CFP® professional affiliated with GatePass Capital, LLC, with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ancora Advisors LLC, Inverness Securities LLC, and Zelman Partners LLC before joining GatePass Capital in 2024. GatePass Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and a private fund with related special purpose vehicles. The firm employs a diversified approach that includes publicly traded securities, alternative asset classes, and venture equity investments, managing both individual portfolios and pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Purtill is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Purtill Financial LLC since 2008. He is based in Highland Heights, OH, and holds a Series 65 license. Purtill Financial LLC provides fee-only wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on non-discretionary portfolio advice and retirement-plan advisement, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to develop individualized investment policies.

William Powers is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Powers Investment Advisory Corporation since 1984 and previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 1991 to 2021. In addition to his advisory work, he prepares income tax returns as a sole proprietor. Powers Investment Advisory Corporation provides discretionary asset management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on portfolio construction and security selection tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, utilizing fundamental analysis and third-party research.

Chelsea Hussey is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She currently serves at Return on Life Wealth Partners, having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and Northwestern Mutual. Return on Life Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a values-driven, holistic planning process that aligns investment and legacy strategies with client goals and offers a range of fee arrangements alongside specialized services.

Elaine Bartels is a financial advisor at CBS Funding, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at CBS Funding since 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she provides actuarial and consulting services at Creative Benefit Strategies, Inc. CBS Funding, Inc. offers personalized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses client-specific investment policy statements and fundamental analysis to guide portfolio management and supports a range of ERISA plan services, benefiting from its close affiliation with Creative Benefit Strategies, Inc., a pension consulting and actuarial practice.

Dennis Coon is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at firms including American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Hill Financial Group, Equitable Advisors, and UBS Financial Services before founding Transcend Wealth in 2018. Transcend Wealth offers fee-based financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management as well as variable annuity management without commission sales. The firm emphasizes an individualized advisory process and regularly conducts public educational seminars that focus on financial education rather than product sales.

Giuseppe Vitale is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hudson Financial Advisors Inc. since 2020 and previously held roles at Capital Analysts, Beacon Financial Advisory LLC, Beacon Financial Partners, and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, Vitale serves on the boards of directors for the DDC Clinic, Center for Special Needs Children, and Northern Ohio Charitable Gift Planners. Hudson Financial Advisors provides wealth management, asset allocation, and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates advisory services with insurance consulting and business planning, employing a multi-step, plan-oriented process that includes tax mitigation and wealth transfer strategies.

Joseph Crea is a financial advisor with Enza Financial, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Enza Financial since 2014 and previously held positions at M. Holdings Securities, Inc. and Benefits Resource Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for Ohio Boys Town and is a shareholder in Unsung Brewing Company, LLC. He is also the founder of the Enza Foundation, which donates to selected charities. Enza Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as businesses, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and offers retirement plan participant education and group enrollment seminars, coordinating with third-party managers and leveraging affiliations with M Financial Group and related insurance entities.

Pierson Wagner is a financial advisor at Nirvana Analytics, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held various positions including roles in the food service industry and as an educator. Nirvana Analytics provides discretionary investment management to a range of clients including individuals, estates, trusts, pensions, corporations, and public-sector entities. The firm’s investment approach includes large-cap equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and option-based trading strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with in-house research and quarterly reviews.

Ridwan Umar is a financial advisor at Nirvana Analytics, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Nirvana Analytics, he has work history with firms including T-Mobile, OSU, Target, and Viceroy. Nirvana Analytics provides discretionary investment management to individuals, estates, trusts, pensions, corporations, and other entities, with additional public-sector coverage. The firm’s approach includes large-cap equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and option-based trading strategies, offering tailored allocations across varying risk levels and incorporating derivatives strategies within separately managed accounts.

Evan Watson is a financial advisor at Reed Financial Services, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2017 and previously spent a year at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a registered assistant at APW Capital, contributing to trading and research analysis. Reed Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $389 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management primarily through core model portfolios, fee-based financial planning, and institutional consulting.

Frank Fantozzi is a financial advisor with Return on Life Wealth Partners in Brecksville, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Planned Financial Services, LLC and LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of advising, Frank serves as a non-profit board member coaching a girls travel soccer team and has acted as an expert witness in legal cases. Return on Life Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a values-driven, holistic planning approach that integrates investment, risk management, and legacy strategies aligned with client goals, offering both traditional and flexible fee arrangements.

James Davis is a financial advisor with Cunningham Wealth Management in Broadview Heights, OH, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Cunningham Wealth Management since 2008 and is also involved with Cunningham and Associates, a local public accounting firm. Cunningham Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and 401(k) employer plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes a comprehensive investment approach that includes asset allocation and multiple analytical methods, with regular account reviews and coordination through custodial platforms and independent managers.

Gregory Taylor is a financial advisor with Turning Point Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Turning Point Advisors since 2018 and previously was self-employed and worked at The Huntington Investment Company. Turning Point Advisors provides portfolio management and subadvisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers. The firm uses a combination of cyclical and quantitative analysis with long-term trading and model-driven asset allocation, incorporating leveraged and inverse mutual funds and ETFs as part of its strategies to manage risk and exposure.

Donald Tharp is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and has been with Hudson Financial Advisors Inc since 1996. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a licensed independent insurance producer, earning commissions from insurance product sales. Hudson Financial Advisors serves retirement and institutional clients, providing wealth management and consulting through a structured Financial Masterpiece process. The firm emphasizes model-driven asset allocation using third-party platforms, primarily recommending no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

Venera Izant is a financial advisor at 2 Knights Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wunderlich Securities, Inc., Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, and B. Riley Wealth Management. 2 Knights Wealth Management provides personalized investment management and financial advice primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with actively managed mutual fund portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory.