Ernest Cunningham III is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Cetera Investment Advisors, Edward Jones, and Cox Automotive. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires athletics for the Ohio High School Athletic Association. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client direction in model selection and provides access to third-party discretionary managers, while offering ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight.

Melanie Ross is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. since 2022. She previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates Inc. and Financial Planners of Cleveland, Inc. DBA NCA Financial Planners. In addition to her advisory role, she appears as on-air talent for a local Cleveland TV and radio station. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by research and oversight from an Investment Policy Committee.

Karey Edwards is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and was previously associated with Royal Alliance Associates and Financial Planners of Cleveland. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of model allocations and custom portfolios, employing various investment vehicles and a thorough research process overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Lucas Klosterman is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Dale Puruczky is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Beachwood, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2012 and was previously with LPL Financial, LLC and Raymond James & Associates. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and supports both bundled and unbundled fee arrangements across multiple custodians.

Lynne Lawrence is a Series 65 registered advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Cleveland, OH, where she has worked for 10 years. She has nine years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is the vice president and co-owner of Lawrence Tile Inc., a tile installation business. MAI Capital Management provides 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, tax, and bill-pay services within many client relationships.

Stacie Lieb is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Citizens Securities, Inc., Citizens Bank, and Charter One Bank. 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 model selection and ongoing monitoring, offering access to third-party discretionary managers while providing rebalancing, reporting, and supervisory oversight.

Mark Mallia Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. since 2016. He also holds a branch sales manager role with Bankers Life, overseeing operations for offices in Cleveland North and Akron, Ohio. Outside of his advisory and management duties, Mallia is a board member of his local homeowners association, contributing to community governance. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, non-discretionary consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to create customized asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kurt Ringenbach is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has worked with Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. 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, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tristan Morgan is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Capital Analysts and Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and operator of Tree City Tax Service, LLC, providing federal, state, and local income tax preparation services. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, and ERISA retirement plan advice, employing a mix of strategic and dynamic investment approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

Adam Baker is a financial advisor with FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Prudential Insurance Company of America. FIFTH THIRD SECURITIES, Inc. 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 features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique combination of bank affiliation and municipal-advisor registration.

Malak Rabi is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank, N.A. Before entering the financial industry, she was affiliated with LMU Law and Aurora University. 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 also providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Andrew Hosbach is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently entered the industry, with experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Sequoia, he worked at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes roles in education and local business. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

John Hlay is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Hlay operates in the Chagrin Falls, Ohio area. 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, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Callan Templeton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at LPL Financial and Marcum LLP, as well as completing studies at Case Western Reserve University. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nancy Noga is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Brooklyn, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at LPL Financial and Northwest Bank. 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 direction in investment decisions while providing non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Benjamin Sayer is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2017, including a prior role at PNC Capital Advisors from 2013 to 2017. 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-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes, combining in-house management with third-party sub-advisers and unified managed account models.

Dennis Sheflyand is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs. One notable offering is the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital program, an invitation-only, discretionary online model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third parties.

Mitchell Axelrod is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Beachwood, OH. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company and has a background in automotive sales, including nearly a decade at Axelrod Buick GMC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates within the New York Life affiliate structure and emphasizes tailored, largely non-discretionary advisory solutions across multiple program types.

Erika Mutch is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH since 2022. Her prior roles include positions at Petso Financial Consultants, Mutual Securities, Royal Alliance Associates, and NCA Financial Planners. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in supplement sales through Young Living, earning commissions from a consultant network. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house models, custom portfolios, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and a range of research resources.