Jeffrey Kitzberger is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has concurrent experience with LPL Financial and Home Life Insurance Company. Kitzberger serves as a board member for the Make It Happen 4 BMD Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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.

Kyle Heksch is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, LLC and Stratos Wealth Partners since 2012. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Hunter Boardwine is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Stow, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PNC, he worked at Empower Advisory Group, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank among other firms. Outside of financial services, he owns Trash Ease LLC, a waste collection business registered in Ohio. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio offering available as an invitation-only pilot for employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven model selection and delegates portfolio management and proxy voting to third-party specialists.

Leeanne Mccabe is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameritas since 2023 and has been involved with Wallstreet Money Managers, Inc. since 2014, where she also provides notary services for legal and investment documents. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, utilizing a range of managed account programs and third-party solutions to support portfolio construction and management.

Nicholas Mccreary is a Certified Financial Planner® at MAI Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at MAI Capital Management since 2021 and previously held roles at HW Financial Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio management across various strategies, combining in-house and third-party resources to meet client objectives.

James Musengo is a CFP® with over 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2002. He has also held a position at Agia since 2022 and worked at the University of Akron from 2024 to 2025. Outside of advising, he is involved with the R J Musengo Irrevocable Trust dated 2001. VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer that serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions to serve a broad client base.

Daniel Jacobs is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. He previously worked for Key Bank NA for 20 years before joining MAI Capital Management in 2025. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a diverse range of investment strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and bill-pay services, with $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 2026.

Shawn Cohen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has three years of industry experience. He has worked at several financial institutions, including Fifth Third Bank and Wells Fargo Bank, prior to his current role. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Douglas Burns is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Burns is currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, LPL Financial LLC, and Stratos Wealth Securities. 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, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jason Cohen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial, LLC since 2014. 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 programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives who provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and specialized consulting.

Christopher Peck is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cirrus Wealth Management, Triad Advisors, Edward Jones, and Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as director of finance for Young Catholic Professionals, a nonprofit professional networking organization. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and research from various external providers.

Mindy Qua is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, McDonald Partners LLC, UBS Financial Services, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. She serves on the board of Valley Lutheran Church, a nonprofit organization in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting, with an investment approach that combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring through a network of adviser representatives.

Maura Hagan is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 credential. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Her prior work experience includes positions in financial services and manufacturing sectors. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.

Joseph Mckeon is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Hantz Financial Services since 2009. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a model-driven ETF investment approach alongside separately managed accounts and unified managed account solutions, with additional capabilities in fiduciary services, insurance, mortgage brokerage, and affiliated financial services.

Candace Kyer is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years. She is also a commissioned Notary Public in Ohio, providing notary services on a volunteer basis. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporate and retirement plans, and charitable and municipal organizations, offering a range of brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services.

Kathryn Louttit is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding 18 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at CBIZ Financial Solutions, Inc. and LPL Financial, 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, managed programs, access to model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Chase Pegrim is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at AGIA, Doordash, Kroger, Do It Best Corp, and The Ohio State University. Outside of advising, he is also registered as an agent involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and technology-driven model solutions.

Ryan Catanese is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and has been with MAI Capital Management, LLC for ten years. He is based in Cleveland, OH, and focuses on wealth management and investment services at the firm. 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- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of customized portfolio management strategies and serves both product-sponsor and advisory roles, managing significant assets and affiliated private funds.

Justin Horton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has prior experience at LPL Financial and Osaic FA, Inc. Horton divides his time between Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. 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 programs, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple custodians.

Curtis Aiken is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2016 before joining Commonwealth, where he has been since 2016. He also spends a small portion of his time engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing around $212.7 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, with portfolios implemented through either internally managed models or outsourced platforms.