Thomas Petrus is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC for 14 years before joining Independent Financial Partners in 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and services through Pinnacle Group. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with a notable focus on retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting services.

Michael Baker is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with both Commonwealth Financial Network and his own firm, MJ Baker Financial Advisors, since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of M. J. Baker and Associates Inc, which provides tax services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and support services, including model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance infrastructure to affiliated advisors.

Aric Gordon is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, The 4:8 Group, and Northwest Bank. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm serving more than 24,000 clients with roughly $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a network of independent advisors using an open-architecture approach.

Robert Moser is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Cetera, TCF National Bank, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and Edward Jones. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs utilizing an open-architecture model that incorporates third-party sub-managers, affiliate model offerings from its Private Bank, and overlay services, with portfolio management and custodial services primarily provided through National Financial Services.

Barbara Whitmore is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in North Ridgeville, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company since 2002. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in insurance brokering for non-registered products through outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types, including fee-based advice and retirement plan consulting, with a focus on tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

Nina Di Palma is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Marcum Wealth, Mid Atlantic Clearing & Settlement Corp., and several other firms over the past decade. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, risk-class based investment strategy blending passive and active managers and offers a wide range of implementation tools and services through a large advisor network.

Jarrett Mehalik is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. in Avon, OH, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property unrelated to his investment activities. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and business entities through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via the Passageway Managed Account Platform, providing clients with options ranging from mutual funds and ETFs to separately managed accounts and direct indexing.

John Landers is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at Key Investment Services LLC, Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Cetera. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary online Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering available by invitation to employees with PNC Bank online credentials. The program uses approved model strategies with mutual funds and ETFs, employing an algorithmic questionnaire to recommend risk bands and features third-party portfolio implementation and proxy voting.

Gary Gilbert is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities Service Network, and running his own firm, Gary M Gilbert and Associates LLC. He is also involved in tax preparation and serves as a trustee for a family trust. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based financial solutions.

Roger Ramirez is a financial advisor with SPC in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Ramirez serves as a mentor coordinator for a local networking group, participates on the fundraising committee for St. Edward High School athletic teams, and is a Republican Party precinct committee member in Lorain County, Ohio. SPC serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.

Susan Schaufele is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016 and previously worked at Foothill Securities, Inc. for one year. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $12.9 billion in regulatory assets across various platforms and tailored investment strategies.

John Estes is a financial advisor with The Huntington Investment Company, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, First Merit Bank, and LPL Financial. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses an open-architecture investment model combining third-party and proprietary strategies, including multiple wrap-fee programs on the Envestnet MAS platform.

Greg Smith is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 27 years of industry experience. He held a position at Key Investment Services LLC for 10 years before joining Huntington in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant football coach at Elyria Catholic High School. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture investment model, offering multiple wrap-fee programs and combining third-party and proprietary portfolio management strategies.

Renee Kapanke is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Elyria, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Kapanke has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2013 and has also worked with Fifth Third Bank since 2012. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate and business clients, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of discretionary managed-account programs combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed options, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Gregory Guluzian is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed life and annuities insurance activities. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Cole Gest is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, and Northwestern Mutual. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base that includes high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis to construct tailored portfolios across various asset classes.

Shawn Brunner is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2011 and is also associated with MJ Baker & Associates, where he has been active since 2006. Outside of his advisory roles, he co-owns and manages commercial real estate through a private entity. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, and compliance.

Thomas Biadas is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Biadas provides investment advisory services and portfolio management through Kestra Advisory and registered representative activities via Kestra Investment Services. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and manages multiple platforms and third-party solutions to serve large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

David Meler is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including LPL Financial, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with St. Basil the Great Church. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm managing approximately $18.6 billion in assets with over 360 advisors serving more than 24,000 clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services including advisor-managed and model portfolios, third-party manager programs, and various financial planning engagements, utilizing an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple external platforms and investment solutions.

Ameer Richardson is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Elyria, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties, which he states do not interfere with his professional duties. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and distinctive features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service, supported by its affiliation with Fifth Third Bank and its municipal-advisor registration.