Curtis Aiken is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2008 to 2016 before joining Commonwealth, where he has been since 2016. He also spends a small portion of his time engaged in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing around $212.7 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, with portfolios implemented through either internally managed models or outsourced platforms.

Nicholas Mcrandal is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been in the industry since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Snap Medical Industries LLC and teaching positions at Mercyhurst University and Fox Chapel School District. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm combines its municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank to provide a range of managed-account programs with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Renee Brandes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its wealth advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

Eric Haddad is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Westerville, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains ownership of a rental property. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate entities, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options combining third-party portfolio managers, strategist portfolios, and advisor-managed sleeves, with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Franklin Walter II is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Independence, OH, holding a Series 65 credential and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, he worked for Legend Equities Corporation for seven years. He is also involved with the Robert F. Provance Agency as a certified independent broker, focusing on Medicare plans education and enrollments. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan advice services, managing both in-house and third-party investment strategies through a combination of strategic and dynamic approaches.

Charles Grimm is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2023. Prior to joining MAI, he spent 14 years with Key Investment Services LLC and Key Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent basketball referee for high school and college games. 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, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management through multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and other services into many client relationships.

Bradley Weemhoff is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Lincoln Investment Planning. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell insurance and has experience advising on insurance needs. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services delivered through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Anthony Carsel is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at MAI Capital Management since 2023, following a three-year tenure at R. Karras Asset Management & Planning, LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he spent four years at Precision Environmental Co. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of customized portfolio strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and bill-pay services into many relationships.

Philip Amos is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory and its affiliated entities since 2006 and is co-founder and president of Magis Advisory Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Amos serves as treasurer of the Lorain County Community College Foundation Board, chairs the One Lorain County board, and is a regional emeritus soccer referee for OHSAA and USSF. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary oversight, plan design, investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves a broad client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds, utilizing multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Peter Butler is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Cleveland, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mid Atlantic Financial Management and Ameriprise Financial Services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools, including centralized due diligence and the use of artificial intelligence in certain business operations.

Patrick Manning is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Beachwood, OH, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Park Avenue Securities since 2012 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the City Club of Cleveland Programming Committee and is active as a voting location deputy. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports a range of account types and financial planning solutions.

Kevin Obrien is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. He is admitted to practice law in Ohio, although his status with the Ohio Bar is currently inactive. 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 wrap and non-wrap programs, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Michael Smith is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF and TIAA since 2014. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plan relationships. The firm also provides advisory services for donor-advised funds and operates within a vertically integrated group using affiliated funds.

Jeffrey Yokiel is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and having nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PNC Investments and Key Investment Services. Outside of finance, he was involved with Towne Park Valet for six years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online, discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Shawn Berthelot is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 22 years of industry experience, with prior roles at firms including TD Ameritrade and Avantax Planning Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of Western Reserve Business Consulting, a small business consulting firm. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through a third-party provider, utilizing diversified investment strategies aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Kristen Hummel is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with PNC investments since 2011. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including an employee-only digital offering that uses algorithmic risk assessments to recommend portfolio strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

John Krajnik is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at NewEdge Securities and Mid Atlantic Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes automotive advice on Pelicanparts.com and is a co-author of the books *Retire Like a Shark* and *Retire Abundantly*. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to provide tailored investment solutions.

Brian Tammaro is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Key Investment Services and PNC Investments. 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, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, financial planning, consulting, and advisory programs.

James Smith is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, all with MAI Capital Management since 2014. MAI Capital Management 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 offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and related services into many client relationships.

Thomas Compernolle is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., Equitable Advisors, and Signator Investors, Inc. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account solutions through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and technology platforms while often implementing advice via third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.