Brenna Paananen is a CFP® professional with Wealthspire Advisors, bringing two years of industry experience. She has been with the firm, including its previous iteration as Walden Wealth Partners, since 2019. Prior to her advisory work, she worked at the University of Akron for three years. Wealthspire Advisors LLC manages approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serves individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm uses an institutional-style asset allocation approach implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers, offering a range of services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting.

Guerschom Altidor is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at KeyBank, PNC Wealth Management, PNC Bank, and Target. Outside of finance, he has experience as a product operations educator at Lululemon. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and utilizes a multi-provider model combining in-house and third-party portfolio management, with an emphasis on non-discretionary asset management.

Mark Bock is a financial advisor at Hantz Financial Services, Inc. in Independence, Ohio, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hantz Financial Services since 1999. His credentials include the Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a family investment portfolio and estate planning through Bock Family, LLC. Hantz Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable and corporate clients, and business owners. The firm offers financial planning and wealth management primarily through ETF-based model portfolios across various risk levels, supplemented by third-party managers and technology-enabled services such as automated tax-loss harvesting.

Theresa Sdrakas is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2010 and has worked at Fifth Third Bank since 2000. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm combines municipal-advisor registration with its affiliation to Fifth Third Bank, providing access to multiple managed-account programs and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services.

Jennifer Zorman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2015. She has 21 years of industry experience and is based in Strongsville, Ohio. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer of the Still Meadow Home Owners Association. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot discretionary model account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved third-party strategies for portfolio implementation.

Garret Keibler is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. before joining his current firm. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm offers multiple wrap programs and uses a multi-provider model incorporating discretionary implementation by Envestnet and portfolio design by Key Wealth CIO and third-party managers.

Diane Gilger is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Key Bank NA, LPL Financial, Firstmerit Bank, N.A., and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. throughout her career. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional plans. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary options, integrating services from KeyCorp affiliates for comprehensive investment and advisory solutions.

Michelle Pipcak is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Equity Trust Company. Outside of advising, she has worked part-time as a nighttime office cleaner. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm uses a multi-provider model integrating discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services, with custodial and trade execution support from Pershing and affiliated insurance offerings.

Brett Katana is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within PNC and its affiliated entities since 2013. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an invitation-only, discretionary model account for employees that utilizes approved model strategies and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

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 work history includes roles at KeyBank, Fifth Third Securities, and Legend Advisory, LLC. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and wrap-fee program sponsor providing portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm utilizes a multi-provider model for portfolio implementation and integrates with KeyCorp affiliates to offer additional advisory and capital markets services.

Samer Hilal is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Morgan Stanley. Hilal operates through Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering services such as financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and outsourced CIO solutions through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

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.

Stella Arnaut is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at JPM Chase from 2013 to 2019 before joining Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in window sales and construction supply sales through two separate businesses in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through both investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs via the Passageway platform, which includes mutual fund, ETF, SMA, tax-overlay, and direct-indexing strategies.

Daniel Vieland is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, Chase Investment Services Corp., Citizens Securities, Inc., and Waddell & Reed. Vieland is based in Westlake, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC‑registered enterprise adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an independent advisor-driven model, using an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers while offering customized portfolio management and planning services.

Eric Rotolo is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, The Huntington Investment Company, and The Middlefield Banking Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio service available by invitation that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests via mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Scott Lewis is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, Cetera, Vantage Financial Group, and OneAmerica Securities. In addition to advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent selling life insurance. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting among other services. The firm delivers advisory services through multiple program models and utilizes both proprietary and third-party platforms to construct and monitor client portfolios.

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.