David Lockman is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mid Atlantic Financial Management, The Huntington Investment Company, Huntington National Bank, and LPL Financial. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement and pension consulting, and access to third-party managers and advisory programs.

Ryan Carlson is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in North Royalton, OH, holding a Series 66 license and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Capital Analysts, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life Insurance, and he operates Carlson Financial Group, which involves insurance brokering. Carlson serves on the Board of Trustees for the Medina County District Library and is a board member and finance committee member for Community Assessment & Treatment Services, Inc. Lincoln Investment provides financial planning and retirement plan advice to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm employs a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Jacob Burnett is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC and previously worked at Ancora Family Wealth Advisors, Inverness Securities, Oatey Company, Cleveland State University, and The Ohio State University. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a broad client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutions. The firm manages a diverse range of strategies and offers integrated financial planning and trust services, overseeing $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 2026.

Craig Petti is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at MAI Capital Management since 2021 and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and HW Financial Advisors. He holds the Series 63 designation. MAI Capital Management 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 manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Brian Becka is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and also maintains an affiliation with Royalton Financial Group since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, he works as an associate planner at Valued Capital Advisors, focusing on investment planning and insurance sales. 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 financial planning, retirement plan advice, and both advisor-managed and firm-managed investment programs, employing a mix of strategic and dynamic investment approaches.

Naomi Dagostino is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has previously worked with Insight Financial Associates and operated her own insurance and financial services firm. Dagostino volunteers with local community organizations in Bath, Ohio, and serves as an educator for a Summit County employee lunch and learn program. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and fiduciary responsibilities, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Jones is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MAI in 2024, he worked at AllianceBernstein Private Wealth Management for three years and was involved with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. MAI Capital Management provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers a range of customized portfolio strategies along with financial planning and trust administration services.

Jeremy Southworth is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Fifth Third Securities, he has worked in various roles including positions at Fifth Third Bank, Charter Communications, and Herbalife International, where he has been involved as a distributor in the health and wellness sector. Additionally, he serves as a Youth/Young Adult Pastor at LaGrange Church of God. 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 distinctive services such as direct indexing and tax-overlay, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and a multi-tiered operational structure.

Mei Chen Goodson is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. for 16 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott in 2025. 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, corporate sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

Michael Gregory is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with Series 66 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2025, previously working at Equitable Advisors, LLC. 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.

Todd Stout is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 40 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously worked for 14 years at Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Diversified Wealth Management Company, Inc. and is a sales associate offering health care benefits through Health Karma. 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 retirement plan services, utilizing both strategic and tactical investment approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Christine Boehnlein is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC and Sequoia Financial Group, LLC since 2016, and previously at RAV Financial from 2006 to 2016. Boehnlein serves as Director of Private Client Services within Sequoia Financial Group. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model allocations and custom portfolio solutions supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with third-party research and due diligence.

Tyler Colton is a CFP® affiliated with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. He has experience working at several firms including Clearstead and Fairport Wealth, with a total industry tenure beginning in 2016. His background also includes roles at CPA firms such as Corrigan Krause CPAs and Arnett Carbis Toothman. 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 high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships, with $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 31, 2026.

Evan Pinney is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches high school and youth lacrosse teams. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies overseen by an Investment Policy Committee, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments.

Erica Stark is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with the firm since 2016 and is also the owner of Taxes Accounting Payroll & Planning LLC, where she provides tax preparation services. Additionally, she has experience working with Tailgate USA. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, employing both proprietary and third-party managed programs, and operates as part of an enterprise with several hundred advisors managing approximately $4.07 billion in assets.

Richard Buoncore is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MAI since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the audit committees for two Blue Owl trusts and is an advisory board member for Anderson-DuBose Company, a distribution center for restaurants. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement planning, and family-office services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes, integrating financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Ryan Bergen is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2022, he spent four years in full-time education. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a range of clients including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers diverse portfolio strategies supported by in-house managers and third-party advisers, as well as trust and insurance administration services.

Angela Bateman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Stow, Ohio. She holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory career, she was a homemaker for 14 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning and allows clients to combine these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ted Smola is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dillon Peterson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Medina, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and previously worked at Shields Strategic Wealth, Park Place Technologies, Oakview Dermatology, and Ohio University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendations and ongoing planning for clients approaching or in retirement, incorporating asset allocation, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options.