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.

Boris Kagarlitskiy is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs and managed account offerings, emphasizing client-directed investment selection and ongoing monitoring within the KeyCorp group.

Michael Sidoti is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hornor Townsend and Kent since 2007 and has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company in two separate periods totaling 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, Sidoti serves as president of the Sand Court Condo Association in Fairlawn, OH. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, combining custody, execution, and brokerage capabilities with investment advice through a platform that includes third-party asset manager relationships and discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

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.

Marcus Hanna is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC in Brooklyn, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Ameritas Investment Corp, and KeyBank. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and brokerage and insurance products. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence, and operates within the KeyCorp group with affiliations to KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

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.

Chandler Fout is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC based in Brooklyn, OH. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at KeyBank and PNC Wealth Management. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, small businesses, and corporate clients through wrap-fee advisory programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm operates within the KeyCorp group and emphasizes client direction in investment model selection, providing ongoing monitoring and access to third-party discretionary managers.

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.

David Cizmadia Jr. is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Key Investment Services since 2006. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through various advisory programs, including wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by non-binding recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while also providing access to third-party discretionary managers and supervisory oversight.

Chad Schleh is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising, currently working at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Akron, OH since 2024. Prior to joining Sequoia, he held roles at PNC Bank and its investments division, as well as Citizens Securities Inc. and Citizens Bank, N.A. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC offers wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model and custom portfolio management overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and uses a variety of investment vehicles, supported by regular research, due diligence, and quarterly portfolio reviews.

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.

Colleen Shelly is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including LongView Financial Partners, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and PNC Investments. Her career also includes four years at doTERRA. 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-driven model selection supported by non-binding advisor recommendations and conducts ongoing due diligence and oversight of third-party advisory products.

Desirae Monaco is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including Cetera, CoreCap Advisors, TLC Insurance Group, and Farmers National Bank. Monaco serves as a member of the Howland Community Scholarship Foundation and the Children's Rehabilitation Center Charitable Foundation, supporting scholarship distribution and fundraising efforts for local community organizations. 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 supported by financial professional recommendations and ongoing oversight, while operating within the KeyCorp group and maintaining affiliations with KeyBank and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Emily Ergun is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Key Investment Services since 2016, serving in various capacities within the firm. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and product offerings. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions with financial professionals providing recommendations and ongoing monitoring, while also facilitating access to third-party discretionary managers and conducting product due diligence.

Christopher Divito is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2009, he worked at Waterstone Financial Group, Inc. from 2006 to 2009. Divito serves on the Board of Directors of Westlawn Square Unit Owners Association. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a mix of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios using both passive and active strategies, offering services through various platforms and third-party manager programs.

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.

Bryon Baylog is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with various Bankers Life entities since 2011, including roles in insurance and annuity sales and training agents. Baylog also serves as Treasurer on the Aynsley Court Condominium Board of Directors. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis methods to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

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.