John Brown is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2012. Prior to that, he operated John D. Brown CPA, Inc. for nine years. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jordan Stefanko is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank, as well as positions at Ohio State University and Mission BBQ. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm integrates its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing access to multiple discretionary managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Martin Gannon is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to implement discretionary portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Karras is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he operated R Karras Asset Management & Planning, LLC for 15 years. MAI Capital Management provides 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 manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of customized portfolio strategies supported by both in-house and third-party management.

Nimita Naik is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Clearstead, The Huntington National Bank, and Citizens Bank. 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-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across various strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and bill-pay services into many client relationships.

David Rubis is a financial advisor at Clearstead Advisory Solutions with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Clearstead Advisors, Hightower Advisors, WealthTrust Fairport, HPM Partners, and Spero-Smith Investment Advisers. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Director of Finance for the Polish Veteran's Alliance Inc., a nonprofit organization in Cleveland, Ohio. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment process using portfolio analytics, manager research, and strategic asset allocation across a range of investment vehicles.

Donald Jereb is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Independence, OH, holding 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously worked at Legend Advisory Corporation from 2017 to 2019. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, employing both strategic and tactical approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Christopher Isabella is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019, following a 12-year tenure at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on manager selection, proprietary research, and solutions that may include mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Terrell Cannon is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at ETC Brokerage Services, Citizens Securities, The Huntington Investment Company, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in refereeing baseball and basketball. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account for employees that uses algorithmic risk assessment and invests in mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Deanna Roeger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms including McDonald Partners LLC and Heritage Financial Partners, LLC prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2022. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and trust services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Lawrence Spyke is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at KeyBank and Progressive Casualty Insurance Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategist program for employees that utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Rene Mercadante is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Mayfield Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. 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 programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration.

Nancy Andrefsky is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding 14 years of industry experience. She has been associated with both Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2008 and 2012, respectively. Her roles include administrative responsibilities within Fundamentum, LLC and Stratos Wealth Advisors, Ltd, both registered investment advisors. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Heksch is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2010, and also associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Mountain Capital Partners LLC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Heksch’s other business activities include work related to life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting through a large network of advisors using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Melissa Engbert is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owner of Bridgeview Wealth Partners, LLC. She previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Engbert is based in Independence, OH. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, and compliance. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures designed to meet diverse client needs.

Jacob Zakor is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at PNC Investments since 2015. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only online discretionary model account that uses approved investment strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists. The firm’s approach includes algorithm-driven risk assessment and portfolio implementation via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Wes Hawkins is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sikich Financial, and BCG Wealth Advisors. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to both proprietary and third-party investment strategies through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Anna Alexander is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Kirtland, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has experience with multiple other firms, including Pinnacle Financial Services and UnitedHealthcare Medicare Solutions. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in various roles related to Medicare insurance sales and student loan referral services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, 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.

Timothy Dempsey is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2021 and previously at MGO Inc. from 2016 to 2021. He also spent four years at John Carroll University. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, 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 asset classes and serves in both product-sponsor and advisory roles, managing over $72 billion in assets as of mid-2026.