Jennifer Thorne is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Beacon Financial Group, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Thorne is also involved with Armor Mortgage. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

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.

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.

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.

Joseph Zarlinga is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2010. He also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial dating back to 2009 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2000 to 2009. Zarlinga owns SARZAR, LLC, an entity used for payroll management. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Benjamin Plummer is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Vines Financial Group LLC d/b/a V Financial Partners and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Tracy Anton is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including positions at UBS Financial Services, Merrill, and Concorde Investment Services. She is based in Chardon, Ohio. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account programs.

Joshua Ayers is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a union representative at Duquesne Light Company. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Sarah Lange is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Chardon, Ohio. She has seven years of experience at Valic, preceded by eight years at American International Group. Valic Financial Advisors 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, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and providing optional overlay services for portfolio customization.

Mark Ventura is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. and LPL Financial, having previously been affiliated with Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. 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 institutional clients, offering a range of services from financial planning to outsourced CIO solutions using an open-architecture investment model.

Michael Cimperman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. since 2021. His prior work includes roles at HRZ Management, LPL Financial, Charter Steel, and the University of Akron. 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 individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through a model that emphasizes independent advisor management and an open-architecture investment approach.

Kurt Ringenbach is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has been with Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Osaic FA. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach and offers a range of services including financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.

John Hlay is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010. Prior to that, he was with LPL Financial and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through a model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and sub-advisors, offering customized portfolio management and a range of financial planning and investment solutions.

Robert Heksch is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2010, and also maintains a relationship with LPL Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Mountain Capital Partners LLC and Aspen Management Group Ltd. He spends part of his time managing non-variable insurance products such as life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser 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 institutional clients, offering a range of services from financial planning to outsourced CIO solutions. Stratos utilizes an open-architecture investment approach that combines multiple third-party platforms and managers, supported by discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Anna Alexander is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional roles related to Medicare insurance marketing, legal document referrals, and client assistance with health and travel insurance products. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Dennis Ibold is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Ibold Wealth Management, a non-investment related branding and marketing entity. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and employs multiple investment analysis techniques.

Tyson Vines is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Aurora, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies and related New York Life entities since 2012 and operates Vines Financial Group, LLC d/b/a V Financial Partners since 2017. Vines serves on the Ohio University Finance Advisory Council, which connects finance professionals with academia to ensure curriculum relevance. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Grace Himmelright is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with multiple firms, including a longstanding role at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in financial education as an instructor with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education and owns Insure With Grace, LLC, a health insurance sales business. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Kyle Heksch is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2012. Heksch provides administrative support to Stratos Wealth Partners and operates a DBA business related to LPL Financial and Stratos Wealth Partners activities. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven model and an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Derek Sullivan is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work history including Fifth Third Bank, ROCKET Mortgage, and Progressive. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a vending machine business and also engages in online craft sales as a mentor. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a range of portfolio management programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank and manages approximately $10.9 billion in assets with over 900 advisors.