Michelle Pipcak is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and Equity Trust Company. Outside of advising, she works part-time as a nighttime office cleaner. 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 decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Michael Liskay is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at KeyBank and Fifth Third Securities. Key Investment Services LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporations through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment choices supported by non-binding advisor recommendations and ongoing monitoring, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Samer Hilal is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. He is also the owner of Samer Hilal Wealth LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. 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 programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Laurence Dunlap is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Independence, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Agia and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing member of Bull and Bear Enterprises, LLC, a company used for accounting purposes. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes discretionary unified managed accounts with centralized technology and model solutions to support its extensive client base.

Lawrence De Baltzo is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Independence, Ohio, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. for four years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a shareholder and heads the tax and business valuation departments at Hobe & Lucas, Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where he provides accounting, consulting, and tax services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, especially pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services alongside a diversified investment approach tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Geoffrey Hoff is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Primerica Advisors and has worked with Park Avenue Securities since 2010 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2009. Hoff serves on the advisory board of Lake Catholic. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment strategies, proprietary programs, and account-level solutions.

Jesse Lazar is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe, he worked at The Jentner Corporation for nine years. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a mix of third-party independent managers and a proprietary “Focus List” to implement client strategies. The firm offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other fiduciary services.

Samuel Gondek is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2014 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2013. 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 provides multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a distinctive municipal-advisor registration and integrated corporate relationships.

Cory Nutter is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has been associated with BDS Financial Network since 2008. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by a comprehensive platform for operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management.

Anthony Bucceri is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of traditional advisory roles, Bucceri has experience in fixed insurance sales and service, including fixed life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Abraham Lincoln is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience, with prior work at Perkins Coie LLP and extensive tenure at KeyBank and Key Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the North Counties Christian Sports League, managing its annual charitable status. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through various fee-based programs and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Heather Johancen is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held various roles within The Huntington organization since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she has worked as a delivery driver for a local delivery service. The Huntington Investment Company, operating as Huntington Financial Advisors, provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as charitable organizations and corporations. The firm offers multiple wrap-fee programs using an open-architecture model that combines third-party and proprietary investment strategies, with portfolio management and custodial services provided through National Financial Services.

Christian Mc Entire is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Fidelity in various advisory roles. Mc Entire is currently based in Richfield, Ohio. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Julee Mott is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial, RBC Capital Markets Corporation, and Merrill. Mott is based in Hudson, Ohio. 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 using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Tyler Durbin is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked for Key Investment Services and KeyBank in various roles since 2014. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap‑fee advisory programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and other investment solutions. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and ongoing monitoring, while providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Joanna Simmons is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Brooklyn, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and KeyBank. Outside of finance, she was involved with Noona Baking Company LLC for six years. Key Investment Services LLC provides a range of advisory programs, including wrap-fee accounts, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts, serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection with ongoing monitoring and operates within the KeyCorp group, offering integrated services in collaboration with affiliated financial entities.

Tigress Jones is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for six years. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and model portfolios. The firm emphasizes client-directed model selection and provides access to third-party discretionary managers, with oversight and due diligence conducted through its Product Due Diligence Committee.

William Carroll is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Texas de Brazil for four years. In addition to his advisory activities, Carroll is a licensed insurance agent with Bankers Life and Casualty Company, authorized to write Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across various securities, emphasizing periodic rebalancing and performance reviews.

Melissa Aiken is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Independence, Ohio, bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and also holds a role with Agia since 2022. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for After School Discovery, a nonprofit providing educational and enrichment opportunities to at-risk children, and previously served as vice president of the Madison Band Patrons, a nonprofit supporting local school band programs. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, using Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Victor Roach is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA-CREF since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Roach umpires youth baseball games for boys aged 9 to 20 in Ohio. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include model portfolios, customized portfolio management, and fiduciary services with a vertically integrated approach.