Melissa Cox is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She currently works at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Financial Services, having previously held roles at Ameriprise Financial and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates two investment-related holding companies focused on buying and selling real estate. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services emphasize long-term portfolio returns and are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Garrett Frank is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment who holds a Series 63 designation and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Legend Advisory LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in selling and servicing fixed annuity products as an agent for several life insurance companies. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team and utilizes a mix of advisor-led and firm-managed strategies.

Zachary Brinkley is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Alliance, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citizens Securities since 2014. Brinkley also operates a tax preparation service, Brinkley’s Tax Service, which provides income tax return preparation for a flat fee. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm features digital and managed account advisory programs and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Anthony Chmielewski is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Northcoast Research. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs as well as brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory services include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, and it operates as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Matthew Kallio is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Alliance, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank and PNC Investments. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, with the firm also operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Donald Mack is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Alliance, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citizens Bank and American Income Life Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small online business buying and selling Magic the Gathering trading cards. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital platform utilizing proprietary algorithms and a Managed Account program, while maintaining a combined bank, broker-dealer, and advisory structure.

Michael Tringhese is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at PNC Wealth Management and has previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Allstate Insurance Company, and The Huntington Investment Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model portfolio available to select employees. The firm employs approved model strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio implementation managed by third parties.

Daniel Duric is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at KeyBank, Key Investment Services LLC, Citizens Bank, and Dollar Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, operating as both a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

John Christman is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill for twelve years. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and uniquely operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Marcus Hernandez is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. He is the owner and financial advisor of Cabot Family Office and serves as president of the board for the nonprofit Foundation Fuente De Amor. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, compliance testing, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts.

David Moliterno is a Series 65 credentialed advisor affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2026. He has over a decade of experience in financial services, including running Moliterno Insurance & Financial Services LLC since 2016 and operating independently since 2012. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm employs a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both advisory and brokerage services using a mix of custodians and third-party money managers.

Douglas Esenwine is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones and Citizens Bank. Esenwine has been with Citizens Securities in various roles since 2014. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors and offers a range of investment advisory, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory program and managed account services, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Sarah Boros is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles within Citizens Bank and Citizens Securities since 2003. Additionally, she serves as a notary public. 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 provides both digital and managed account advisory options and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Brian Hoeckh is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2010 and previously worked at M&T Securities, Inc. from 2007 to 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, with operations supported by its ownership by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Steven Kochovski is an advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at Citizens Bank and PNC Investments, and is also the owner of Kochovski Ventures LLC, a non-investment-related business. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory options include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, supported by its status as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Dawn Mullenax is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citizens Securities since 2015. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Stefanos Newman is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with families to manage and grow their wealth through personalized strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. Stefanos focuses on areas including family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Stefanos earned his bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys basketball, cooking, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Jonathan Mesok is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Alliance, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of JRM Birchwood Holdings LLC. 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 provides both digital and managed account advisory programs and operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Seth Taha is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Bank of America, Merrill, and Uber. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Natalie Lariccia is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career with Merrill Lynch in 2001, initially working as a Client Associate where she obtained her Series 7 and Series 66 FINRA registrations. Since 2009, Natalie has worked with her team, Jones Wealth Management, focusing on individual clients and small business owners, as well as assisting with 401(k) plan clients. Natalie holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®). She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Her expertise encompasses areas such as retirement planning, family wealth management, corporate retirement plan services, and women and wealth. Active in her community, Natalie volunteers with organizations that promote women and animals, including The Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and The YWCA of Mahoning Valley. She serves as president of the Buckeye chapter of the Merrill Women's Exchange and has been involved with this organization since 2011. Outside of work, Natalie enjoys traveling, wine tasting, music, movies, theater, running, camping, cooking, writing, and yoga.