John Kleinhenz is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners and holds a Series 65 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Kleinhenz & Associates Ltd. and over 25 years as President and CEO of JEK Analytics, Inc., a firm providing economic and business consulting services to a range of public and private sector clients. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets through a team of more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, employing a blend of internal and external portfolio management and tailored asset-allocation strategies.

Jennifer Staton is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience at Wellspring Family Office and four years previously at PNC - Hawthorn. She is based in Cleveland, OH. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, philanthropy, business succession, and bill-payment services, using an open-architecture investment approach combining passive and active strategies.

Jennifer Condon is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Arax Advisory Partners. She previously worked at GFP Private Wealth and The Glenmede Trust Company NA, among other firms. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation.

Jonathan Herbruck is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at ValMark Advisers, Inc. He has held roles at Grand River Capital, LLC since 2019 and Concord Advisors, Inc. from 2000 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer for The Bill and Ruth Mary Service Foundation, a charitable organization supporting the Andover community in Ohio. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, and offers a range of proprietary platforms and sub-advisory services.

Mark Kalmeyer is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. He holds the Series 63 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, Kalmeyer is a state-certified electrical contractor who performs small residential electrical jobs. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 representatives, offering diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Edward Detomaso is a financial advisor at SEIA with over 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior work includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He also holds an insurance license and engages in insurance sales and service related to financial planning. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management across various models, financial planning, and consulting, with an investment process that combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments guided by both quantitative and qualitative research.

Edward Bell is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Arax Advisory Partners since 2026 and previously spent 32 years at Gries Financial LLC. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors, overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation to meet client objectives.

Keith Clapacs is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Skoda, Minotti & Co since 2015 and was previously associated with Proequities Inc. from 2015 to 2019. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, plan sponsors, and institutional users through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and extensive due diligence processes.

Lisa Rosenthal is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, where she has worked since 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, McDonald Partners LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, combining top-down asset allocation with fundamental and technical security analysis to construct tailored portfolios.

Kevin Vaillancourt is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Inverness Securities LLC, CBIZ Investment Advisory Services, and Sequoia Financial Group, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is a seasonal ski instructor at Vail Resorts. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors provides customized portfolio management and lifetime wealth planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach combines macro assessment with fundamental analysis and fixed-income structuring, using a mix of securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Anna Vitale is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Wellspring Family Office with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Key Investment Services, LLC and Marcum Wealth, among other positions. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, using an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

Howard Slater is a ChFC® credentialed advisor with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at SEIA. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a volunteer with Chabad of Solon, serves on the board of the Ohio Senior Olympics, and co-authored the book *Plan of Action*. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and an Investment Committee, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis, which is atypical for a firm of its size.

Lawrence Koval is a financial advisor with Lifemark Securities Corp. and holds 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services Inc and has been involved with Strategic Financial Solutions since 2004. Outside of finance, he is president of Cross Track Music, Inc., a record label engaged in music publishing, artist management, and booking. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans. The firm offers tailored investment programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and Separately Managed Accounts, with a suitability-driven approach and accounts managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Sarah Gries is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Arax Advisory Partners and has operated Gries Financial LLC since 1978. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager with over 200 advisors overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Dejohn is a financial advisor with SEIA in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc., among others. Outside of finance, he works as a high school football referee and serves as a funeral director. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments driven by an in-house investment group, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Cavell is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Archer since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, Cavell is involved with Ohio Payroll Plus. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and investment companies through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $900 million, offering both discretionary portfolio management and model-based strategies that utilize equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and options.

Michael Santelli is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Inverness Investment Group since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer of Enrico Properties, LLC, a real estate investment entity. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis to construct tailored portfolios.

Jack Malarik is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Simplicity Wealth since 2023 and previously spent eight years at Summit Wealth Partners, LLC. He is also the owner and president of Malarik Financial Services, Inc., a marketing firm offering financial planning and insurance services. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm’s approach involves a fund-of-funds strategy using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, combined with a managed account platform and operational services for advisers.

Andrew Siciliano is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with five years of experience at the firm following five years as a student. He has been with Wellspring Family Office since 2021. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, employing an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

William Glubiak is a financial advisor at SEIA with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to sell insurance consistent with financial planning. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services, employing a strategic investment process that blends quantitative and qualitative research, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.