Scott Hughes is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Citizens Securities, and Citizens Bank. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plan clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and relies on a multi-provider model for portfolio management, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates and third-party managers.

Michael Marrapese is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 63 designation, with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023, following a seven-year tenure at MarketCipher Partners LLC. 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-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies through in-house portfolio managers and third-party sub-advisers, and offers integrated financial planning, tax, and trust services.

Diane Dodson is a CFP® professional with 8 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. She also operates Diane Dodson, LLC, a private entity related to securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a platform that supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Joseph Salem is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2008. Salem is also the author of a personal finance book for young couples, published in 2019. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Wealth Management, serves individual, pension, charitable, and corporate clients by offering brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Jalan January is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Key Investment Services, he held positions at Huntington National Bank, Huntington Private Bank, and several other organizations across various industries. January has experience in community involvement through his work with the Jewish Community Center. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model for portfolio implementation and maintains integration with KeyCorp affiliates for various financial services.

Ronald Moss is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Huntington Private Bank, Buttonwood Corp Finance, LPL Financial LLC, Global Retirement Partners, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prior to entering the financial services industry, he was employed at Uber Technologies Inc and Northern Kentucky University. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes model and custom portfolios overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and incorporates a range of investment vehicles alongside detailed research and due diligence processes.

James Lupica is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and concurrently with LPL Financial since 2008, following an 11-year tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Lupica Enterprises, a company involved in real estate management. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise firm 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 an independent adviser representative model and an open-architecture investment platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Joseph Coyne is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH. His prior experience includes roles at Hightower and NRP Group LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate investment activities on a limited basis. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research, with additional offerings such as trustee support and retirement-plan participant education.

Franco Miranda Alves is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. based in Rocky River, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among other roles in the financial sector. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors by providing investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm offers a digital advisory platform using proprietary algorithms for ETF-based portfolios, alongside commission-based brokerage and managed account programs.

Michael Buchanan is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 26 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Valic Financial Advisors, PNC Wealth Management, Chase Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Merrill. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary implementation by Envestnet and offers various wrap-fee programs supported by affiliated insurance products.

Milan Markovic is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Stratos since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles at Stratos Investment Management, LLC and various positions outside the financial industry, such as at Normandy High School and Cleveland State University. 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 customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers.

Laurie Longstreth is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at IFP Securities, LLC since 2019, Independent Financial Partners since 2012, and LPL Financial Corporation from 2010 to 2019. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Sofia Carter is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Huntington National Bank, and Bank of America. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that offers portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates to support investment and advisory activities.

Michael Vantusko is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. 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 institutions, offering a range of advisory services through an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Jordan Bitterman is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and PNC Investments. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional investors. The firm operates an open-architecture model, leveraging multiple third-party platforms and managers to provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jeffrey Stark is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Stark serves as a board member for the HELP Foundation, providing advice on the foundation’s investments. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across various asset classes, integrating financial planning and tax services while serving in both advisory and product-sponsor capacities.

Andrew Grannis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2016 and previously spent three years at LPL Financial, LLC. Grannis is also involved with Blueprint Financial Corporation, a registered investment advisory firm based in Cleveland, OH. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients, and offers a decentralized advisory model alongside formal retirement-plan and pension consulting capabilities.

Andrew Marusic is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Hw Financial Advisors. Marusic has been with MAI Capital Management since 2021. 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 manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers additional services such as trust administration and insurance through affiliated companies.

Gary Linn is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the Bethany Lutheran School Endowment Fund. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm uses a multi-provider platform and focuses primarily on non-discretionary asset management with integrated services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Jack Payne is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citizens Securities in 2025, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Dollar Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.