William Ferguson is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Global Retirement Partners, LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, PNC Wealth Management, Equitable Advisors, and Merrill. 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 such as financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple sub-advisors and custodians.

Jeffery Bricker is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2009, with prior experience at Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence across passive and active investment exposures.

Dennis Juvan is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Infinex Investments, Inc. and Portage Community Bank since 2006. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on client choice in account management.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Edward Jones prior to joining PNC investments in 2019. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital Portfolio Solutions Strategist account for employees. The program uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and implements approved model strategies via mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio management delegated to third parties.

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.

Joyce Thomas is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at PNC Investments, Citizens Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. She is also a public notary. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services, offering a range of managed account programs via the Passageway platform, which includes advisor-directed mutual fund and ETF models, separately managed accounts, and direct indexing options.

Liam Guiney is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2016, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. 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 high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory and portfolio management services through an independent advisor-driven model.

Blake Rawson is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2010 and previously spent 11 years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a plane which he rents or leases to flight schools. 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 broad mix of individual, retirement plan, corporate, nonprofit, and institutional clients through an open-architecture model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Andrew Maimona is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Hudson Wealth Management, and previously worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, LTD and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner and president of a family restaurant, The Basement in Brimfield, Ohio. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors by providing operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and model portfolios, serving both retail and institutional clients.

Chad Stertzbach is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Citizens Bank, River City Mortgage, Quicken Loan, and Huntington National Bank. He also serves as a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and an insurance agency.

Jessica Palmer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Merrill. Palmer operates as an independent investment advisor through Stratos Wealth Partners. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors managing around $18.6 billion in assets. 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 integrating multiple third-party managers.

Frederick Cook is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., where he has worked since 2013. He has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a notary commission with the State of Ohio. 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 emphasizes independent investment adviser representatives who provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management using an open-architecture approach with multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Michele Johns is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Portage Community Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of financial advising, she is a part owner of a drive-thru carryout business. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid advisor/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Mark Wilcox is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network and is the owner and president of Hudson Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial for nine years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a comprehensive platform with operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

Nicholas D'abate is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Hudson, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services, JPMorgan Chase, and Progressive Insurance. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies implemented with mutual funds and ETFs.

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.

Julee Mott is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, RBC Capital Markets, and Merrill. Mott has been associated with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2010. 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 high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients—offering customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and specialized planning services.

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.

Shawn Cohen is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Fifth Third Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Candace Kyer is a financial advisor with Janney Montgomery Scott in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Janney Montgomery Scott. Candace also serves as a Notary Public in Ohio, performing notary services for clients on a volunteer basis. 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, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services.