Denny Johnson is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Partners in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carnegie Investment Counsel, Kestra Financial, Inc., and Cleveland State University. Woodland Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, businesses, and charitable organizations with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and management-focused research to manage discretionary accounts through model portfolios or customized strategies.

Brian Distler is a financial advisor with Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and NMS Wealth Management prior to his current roles. Distler also serves as a director and chief compliance officer at Lakeridge Wealth Management. Lakeridge Wealth Management LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm managing approximately $700.5 million for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, focusing on fundamentally driven portfolios that primarily use ETFs and mutual funds while maintaining flexibility to include other investment vehicles.

Erik Keister is a financial advisor with North Star Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He is also the owner and attorney of Erik Keister Legal Services, LLC, a law firm, and serves as head coach of the Cleveland Fusion football team. Keister has been with North Star Advisory Group and affiliated firms since 2015. North Star Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting, combining traditional wealth management with niche services in real estate and collectibles.

Philip O’Toole is a financial advisor at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Amundi US and Lincoln Investment. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved in insurance and annuity sales. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and tax preparation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using a variety of analytical methods and may utilize leverage, derivatives, and third-party managers to meet client objectives.

Patricia Kuhar is a financial advisor at Journey Advisory Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TW Advisors for 10 years before joining Journey Advisory Group in 2023. Journey Advisory Group serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and retirement plans, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $1.47 billion in assets, employing a long-term investment strategy that includes strategic asset allocation and various analytical approaches, with portfolios typically managed on a discretionary basis.

Anthony Spena Sr. is an advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. with 52 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Allstate Insurance Company and Key Investment Services, LLC. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life insurance, annuities, disability, health, and long-term care insurance. Independence Capital Company, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm uses fundamental analysis and a long-term trading orientation, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

William Matejka is a financial advisor at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC in Cleveland, OH, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment Planning LLC and FNA Wealth Management, where he also works in life insurance and fixed/indexed annuities sales. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing various analytical methods and strategies across multiple offices.

Arnold Mcdonald is a financial advisor at McDonald Partners LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with McDonald Partners since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as manager and president of several proprietary fund entities affiliated with the firm and is a board member of Signature Investments Montenegro d.o.o., a portfolio company of the firm. McDonald Partners LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer activities with affiliated private fund management and operates multiple portfolio management programs and third-party strategies.

Donn Goodman is a financial advisor at Market Gauge Asset Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked for Atalanta Sosnoff Capital LLC and Atalanta Sosnoff Management LLC for over two decades. He also serves as a consultant to a financial publishing entity, MarketGuarge.com. Market Gauge Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary, rules-based models alongside fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis. The firm offers model-based trading signals, pre-designed portfolio blends, and employs tactical and longer-term strategies with potential use of hedging and leverage.

Razmig Pounardjian is a financial advisor at Woodland Wealth Partners with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, Pounardjian is a partner in Woodland Green, LLC, an entity used to invest primarily in private investments. Woodland Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm generally manages discretionary accounts using model portfolios informed by various research approaches and provides customized strategies when needed.

David Cassese is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. who holds CPA credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Financial Services, Inc. since 2004 and operates Cassese + Company, which he founded in 1992. Outside of advisory work, he owns IC Products LLC, a business specializing in ice cream technology and equipment, and provides accounting, tax preparation, and business consulting services. Independence Capital Company, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients with investment advisory and financial planning services, managing approximately $118.7 million across about 300 client relationships. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerances while offering a broad range of investment products and third-party manager solutions.

Michael Krueger is a financial advisor with Adaptive Financial Consulting, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Stratos Wealth Advisors and Nationwide Financial. Outside of advising, he is a consultant and partial owner of Power People Fitness, a fitness equipment and gear sales business serving primarily businesses. Adaptive Financial Consulting, LLC is a six-advisor team managing approximately $547 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, pension plan consulting, and educational seminars, employing a range of analytic approaches and customized portfolio solutions.

Brandon Hemmelgarn is a financial advisor at Shaker Investments with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Shaker Investments since 2012. Shaker Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm focuses on fundamental, research-driven equity investing combined with asset allocation strategies that include index ETFs and active funds, and it offers sub-advisor services and model portfolio recommendations to third-party managers.

Edward Hemmelgarn is a financial advisor at Shaker Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Shaker Investments LLC since 2002. Shaker Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate accounts. The firm emphasizes fundamental, research-driven equity investing and offers sub-advisor services, model portfolios, and manages both pooled vehicles and separately managed accounts.

Nathan Creviston is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with Lincoln Investment, with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment Planning and Capital Advisors, Ltd. since 2018, and previously held roles at Northwestern Mutual and other firms. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets, serving individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement plan advice, with a combination of advisory and brokerage operations.

Bryan Costin is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Journey Wealth Management since 2022. He has held roles at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC, Lincoln Investment, and Beacon Financial Planners, and also has a background in accounting through his work with Costin & Company, CPA. Journey Wealth Management offers financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients. The firm combines investment advisory with family-office style services such as tax management and bill-pay, delivering customized, discretionary investment programs and comprehensive account oversight.

William Russo is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Peak Wealth Solutions. He has previous experience at American Portfolios and Concord Equity Group Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Russo is involved in community organizations, including serving as treasurer for the Cuyahoga County Library Foundation and president of the Greater Cleveland Adult Baseball league. Peak Wealth Solutions provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and public financial education primarily to clients near or in retirement. The firm manages approximately $982 million in assets and employs a multi-model, global asset allocation approach with both discretionary individual account management and plan-level consulting.

Virginia O'Donnell is a financial advisor with Allegheny Investments, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Allegheny Investments since 2003. Allegheny Investments provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $634 million in client assets and focuses on personalized strategies that emphasize diversification and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Sunwook Jin is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Redwood Financial Network since 2011. He also has a lengthy affiliation with LPL Financial beginning in 2010. Jin is the author of a financial self-help book titled "There are no do-overs at retirement" and is involved in operating a tax preparation and accounting service as president of Proactive Accounting & Tax Services. Redwood Financial Network is a team-based advisory firm with eight advisors managing approximately $226 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting with flexible planning arrangements. Their investment approach centers on customized, long-term portfolio construction aligned with client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a combination of in-house management and LPL-sponsored platforms.

Matteo Curley is a financial advisor at Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Joe Hardee Investment Management LLC and Excelsior Advisor Network. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios, using both bespoke and model allocations, and offers access to alternative and private investments.