Razmig Pounardjian is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Partners with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Pounardjian is a partner in Woodland Green, LLC, an entity used to invest primarily in private investments. Woodland Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm generally manages discretionary accounts using model portfolios informed by various research approaches and provides customized strategies when needed.

David Cassese is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. who holds CPA credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Financial Services, Inc. since 2004 and operates Cassese + Company, which he founded in 1992. Outside of advisory work, he owns IC Products LLC, a business specializing in ice cream technology and equipment, and provides accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Independence Capital Company, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with investment advisory and financial planning services, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances while offering a broad range of investment products and third-party manager solutions.

William Russo is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Peak Wealth Solutions and has previously worked at American Portfolios, Concord Equity Group Advisors, and The Concord Equity Group. Outside of his advisory work, Russo serves as treasurer of the Cuyahoga County Library Foundation, is president of the Greater Cleveland Adult Baseball organization, and is a board member of the Solon Italian Club Scholarship Foundation. Peak Wealth Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and public financial education primarily to clients near or in retirement. The firm manages about $982 million in client assets and employs a multi-model, global asset allocation approach with customized strategies including tax-efficient and tactical models.

Virginia O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Allegheny Investments with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Allegheny Investments since 2003. Allegheny Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other entities. The firm tailors client strategies to goals, time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations, using primarily mutual funds and both in-house and third-party managers for portfolio construction.

Denise Farkas is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Sigma Investment Counselors since 2007. Sigma Investment Counselors provides comprehensive wealth management and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment process combines client-specific financial models with diversified portfolios and employs both quantitative and qualitative research tools.

William Hegarty Jr. is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with McDonald Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board and finance committee of Fieldstone Farm, a non-investment related organization, without compensation. McDonald Partners LLC serves individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer functions and manages affiliated private funds alongside its various portfolio management and financial planning programs.

Kevin Kocsis is a financial advisor with Peak Wealth Solutions in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and CBIZ Financial Solutions, Inc. He has also been involved in rental property ownership. Peak Wealth Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and public financial education primarily to individuals near or in retirement, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $982 million in client assets and employs a multi-model, global asset allocation approach with both discretionary individual account management and plan-level consulting.

Daniel Dreiling is a financial advisor with North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation since 2005. North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation provides separately managed portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, and corporations. The firm combines quantitative CFROI analysis with traditional fundamental research, emphasizing low turnover and portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

David Kocsis is a financial advisor at Peak Wealth Solutions with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., J.R. Hill & Associates, and OSAIC prior to joining Peak Wealth Solutions. He serves as a principal at Peak Wealth Solutions. Peak Wealth Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and public financial education primarily to clients who are near or in retirement. The firm employs a multi-model, global asset allocation approach and manages approximately $982 million in client assets as of December 31, 2025.

Jeffrey Hertel is a CFA® charterholder with experience at North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation since 2025. He previously worked at RMS Investment Group for six years and Clearstead Advisors for three years. Hertel is based in Orange Village, OH. North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation manages separately managed, long-only equity and fixed-income portfolios for individuals, pension plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of quantitative screening via the UBS HOLT Lens® CFROI metrics and fundamental analysis, employing a low-turnover, tailored investment approach.

David Mrosko is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He has worked at North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation since 2022 and previously spent 17 years with PNC Private Bank. North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation provides separately managed portfolio management services to individuals, pension plans, endowments, and corporations, combining quantitative CFROI analysis with fundamental research and emphasizing low turnover and long-term holdings. The firm is noted for publicly providing performance results and managing assets with a compact four-advisor team.

Diane Stack is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation since 1999, where she is part of a four-advisor team based in Orange Village, OH. North Point Portfolio Managers Corporation provides separately managed portfolio management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, endowments, and corporations. The firm combines quantitative CFROI analysis with traditional fundamental research, focusing on low turnover and portfolios typically holding around 40 core equity positions aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Terrence Heil is a financial advisor with United Advisor Group in Wickliffe, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors and Westpoint Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he co-hosts a sports podcast covering high school and college events. United Advisor Group serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities through a network of independent advisers, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and financial education. The firm uses a combination of proprietary model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party managers with a range of analytical and asset allocation strategies.

Margaret Halloran is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2017, previously spending 17 years at Midwest Investment Management LLC. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and portfolio management strategies to align investments with client goals.

Richard Renner is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Ancora Family Wealth Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2002. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, combining top-down asset allocation with fundamental and technical security analysis.

Troy Dipre is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been associated with AlphaStar since 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales through Dipre, Brodnik, & Associates, Inc. AlphaStar Capital Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.84 billion for individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies based on quantitative analysis and tactical asset allocation.

Michael Novak is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wellspring Financial Advisors, LLC since 2007. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment advisory, comprehensive financial and estate planning, income tax planning and preparation, and family office functions, employing an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

Gregory Hopkins is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and GBQ Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Hopkins is a limited partner investor in several non-investment-related businesses, including a brewing company and technology ventures. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving mostly high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, employing a blend of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis.

Azim Nakhooda is a financial advisor at SEIA with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors. Nakhooda serves as a board member and volunteer for the Northeast Ohio Arthritis Foundation. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. Its investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Linda Fousek is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Carnegie Investment Counsel, where she has worked since 2013. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.