Rafael Perez is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2021. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisers, with a long tenure at Fidelity Brokerage Services. He serves as an endowment committee member for The Church in Aurora, where he promotes the endowment fund and monitors its investment adviser. MAI Capital Management, LLC offers 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, institutional clients, and trusts. The firm employs a range of customized portfolio strategies and serves both as an investment adviser and product sponsor, managing substantial assets and affiliated private funds.

Pablo Torrico Alvarez is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in Rocky River, OH, with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Sun Federal Credit Union, and Chase Bank. He is a member of the Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

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.

Christopher Muirhead is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Winslow Asset Management, Inc. for 11 years before joining Hightower in 2023. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Cleveland, OH. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers, with capabilities that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

James Love is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Cleveland, Ohio, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with PNC Investments since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Greentree HOA. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio strategy that relies on algorithmic risk assessment and third-party implementation.

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.

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.

Jules Blakely is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual in various roles. Blakely has also been a student since 2009. 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 both brokerage and advisory services, employing a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios, along with financial planning and consulting services.

Dean Weemhoff is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Lincoln Investment. He is also involved in insurance planning as part of the financial planning process. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party platforms to tailor portfolios and accommodate client restrictions.

Anthony Tuccini is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citizens Securities and Citizens Bank since 2018, as well as at PNC Bank and PNC Investments from 2010 to 2018. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm’s advisory solutions include a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency, and it is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Dexter James is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years before joining MAI Capital Management in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, James serves on the City of Hudson Tax Incentive Review Council and the Hudson Community Foundation board of directors. 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 offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and serves in both advisory and product-sponsor roles, managing substantial assets and affiliated private investment vehicles.

James Brenneman is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work at Equitable Advisors, LLC. His background includes roles outside the financial industry and a period of unemployment. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, managed accounts, and brokerage products. The firm emphasizes client-directed portfolio selection combined with ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and it operates within the KeyCorp group with multiple affiliated entities.

Eli Taylor is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KeyBank NA, U.S. Bancorp Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Clover Park Technical College, the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Pierce County. Key Investment Services LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment selections supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence within the KeyCorp group of companies.