Marie Kowalski is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Key Investment Services since 2011. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products. Key Investment Services emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing product due diligence, operating within the KeyCorp group with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Milan Markovic is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners, he was involved with Stratos Investment Management, LLC and held various roles outside the financial industry. 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, combining individualized asset allocation and access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Brian Bruscino is a financial advisor at Truist Advisory Services with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Suntrust Advisory Services and Suntrust Investment Services since 2020, as well as at U.S. Bancorp Investments from 2012 to 2020. Truist Advisory Services offers investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platform and manager arrangements.

Kevin Davenport is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the City of Berea Planning Commission. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients through a range of advisory programs and services. The firm provides back-office operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to construct client portfolios from diverse securities and insurance products.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Key Investment Services LLC and has held prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Huntington National Bank, and Bank of America. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group with connections to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Michael Vantusko is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. 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 retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jordan Bitterman is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and PNC Investments, as well as an academic position at Bowling Green State University. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple platforms and custodians.

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.

Eileen Burkhart is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Clearstead and Clearstead Advisory Solutions in Cleveland, OH. Her prior experience includes roles at Raymond James & Associates, EMB & Co LLC, Clearstead Advisors, and Commonwealth Financial Network, as well as operating her own firm, Eileen M. Burkhart & Company, LLC. She is also involved in selling fixed insurance under her own private entity and serves as president of Eileen M. Burkhart & Company, LLC. Clearstead serves affluent private clients and institutional clients, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, family office administration, and institutional consulting services. The firm manages approximately $33.9 billion in assets, applying institutional investment disciplines across a range of account types and utilizing proprietary strategies such as Direct Indexing.

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 at Key Investment Services LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Key Investment Services since 2006. He serves as President of the Bethany Lutheran School Endowment Fund. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses through a variety of wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts, emphasizing client-directed model selection and ongoing oversight.

Matthew Slain is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Hornor, Townsend & Kent and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, Slain serves as a board member for the nonprofit Milestones and participates in civic duties on the City of Mayfield Heights Board of Zoning/Housing Appeals. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities with investment advice.

Matthew Zepp is a CFP® professional affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2007, including a 15-year tenure at Charles Schwab Bank before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2023. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investments while clients retain final trading decisions, focusing on annual reviews and wealth management education.

Joshua Wagner is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Fifth Third Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce and serves as budget keeper for Defiance Christian Academy. Key Investment Services LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and unified managed accounts, emphasizing client-directed investment strategy selection supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence.

Bruce Murphy is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Falling Water Financial Group Inc since 2010, alongside his longstanding role at Princor Financial Services Corporation since 1995. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in a business that assists business owners with group medical, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Carlos Robert is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with KeyBank NA since 2014. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and related brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, with access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight across its programs.

Alexander Jeffries is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2025, he held roles at Eileen M. Burkhart & Co., Commonwealth Financial Network, and Valmark Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Jeffries serves as Executive Secretary and Membership Director of the Cleveland Memorial Society, a nonprofit focused on providing resources and negotiating lower-cost funeral arrangements. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm supports a range of strategies and asset types, with particular expertise in institutional mandates and international investment considerations.

David D'arienzo is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Key Investment Services and KeyBank since 2015. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and investment products. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.