William Caster is a financial advisor at Arax Advisory Partners with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Gries Financial, Fifth Third Bank, and PNC Bank. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans through a range of investment and advisory services. The firm employs a combination of internal management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with distinctive use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors.

Ryan Bartels is a financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Bartels is a co-founder and shareholder of a smartphone application company, Circuit Technologies, though he has no active duties there. 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 retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of top-down macro assessment and fundamental analysis across various investment vehicles, and operates within the Focus Financial Partners platform alongside affiliated entities that extend its service capabilities.

William Ambrogio is a CFP® professional at Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wellspring Financial Advisors since 2016. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates. The firm offers comprehensive financial, estate, and tax planning services alongside investment advisory, employing an open-architecture approach that blends passive and active strategies with a focus on strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency.

Chad Kreilick is a financial advisor at TFO Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been associated with Tfo Tdc, LLC since 2010. TFO Wealth Partners manages approximately $4.85 billion in client assets for a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation driven investment approach using model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by third-party managers.

Anthony Constantine Jr. is a financial advisor at Lifemark Securities Corp. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and operates Constantine National Financial LLC. He has served as a District Deputy Grand Master of the 22nd Masonic District F&AM of Ohio and volunteers weekly in this charitable and fraternal organization. Lifemark Securities Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual investors and sponsors of participant-directed retirement plans, utilizing a variety of managed account programs and tailored risk assessments.

Mordechai Khaimov is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with SEIA. He previously worked at Cedar Brook Group and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., among other firms. Khaimov is a licensed CPA and serves as a guest lecturer teaching financial literacy at a local high school. He is also involved in community organizations including the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Anshei Lubavitch of Cleveland, where he holds board roles, and he owns a business focused on career coaching. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment process integrates strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, offering both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary management.

Nicholas Guidos is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as an Associate Advisor at SEIA. Prior to joining SEIA, he worked at Summit Financial Strategies, Cetera, and VLP Financial. He also serves as a Nextgen Committee Member on the George Mason University Financial Planning & Wealth Management Advisory Board. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

John Danch is a financial advisor with Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Inverness Securities, LLC, Source Insurance, Source Companies, and Safeguard Securities Inc. He is also self-employed in fixed insurance sales through Source Insurance. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, employing a comprehensive investment process that integrates top-down asset allocation with fundamental and technical security analysis.

Kenneth Boyd III is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Triad Advisors for 11 years before joining Realta Investment Advisors and its related entities in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Boyd is involved in several business ventures including property management, home renovation marketing, technology consulting, and serves as board secretary for a nonprofit aiding transition orphans. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and various institutional clients. The firm employs individualized investment strategies based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Ted Biskind is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at StoneX Securities Inc., Wrp Investments, Inc., and Equity Services, Inc. He also operates American Benefits Group, an insurance brokerage. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm uses various model-based and third-party manager solutions across multiple platforms to implement client strategies.

Frank Legan is a financial advisor at SEIA with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the investment committee for the Sisters of Notre Dame and is an author of a financial book. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Christine Sivak is a financial advisor with SEIA in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Northeast Ohio chapter of the Women in Pensions Network, organizing networking events for industry professionals. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments based on quantitative and qualitative research, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Aaron Nuti is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC from 2012 to 2019. Based in Cleveland, OH, Nuti’s career has focused on providing advisory services within established wealth management firms. Hightower Advisors delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager portfolio solutions, combining affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Lausin is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 12 years of experience at the firm and six years in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Lausin works as an administrative assistant at RKL Financial LLC and is also licensed as an insurance agent handling life insurance, fixed annuities, and long-term care policies. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and tactical approaches, and manages over $22 billion in advisory assets.

Michael Granito is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. He has eight years of industry experience and previously worked at Marcum Wealth, LLC, ProEquities, Inc., and other firms. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active management with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Anthony Podojil is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Cedar Brook Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, Podojil serves on the board of the Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation, acts as president of the board for ISTEM, a public education school, and is involved in educational consulting and nonprofit leadership. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base such as individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through multiple program models that utilize both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Bradley Schlang is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors. Schlang serves on several nonprofit boards, including as a trustee and finance committee member for Wingspan Care Group and Bellefaire JCB, and is involved with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland and Mt. Sinai Health Foundation. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other related services through multiple program models, with portfolios constructed using proprietary and third-party platforms.

Joseph Suster is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bucholtz & Germo, TrueHarbor LLC, Commonwealth Financial Network, and various other organizations. &PARTNERS serves individual and institutional clients such as high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, ERISA consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across proprietary and third-party strategies.

David Bucholtz Jr. is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with \u0026Partners and has previously worked at Michael Germo Dba Financial Planning Resources, Bucholtz \u0026 Germo, and Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he is president and owner of Bucholtz Consulting, LLC, which operates securities and insurance businesses, and he also provides tax preparation services. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and private businesses. The firm offers investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan services through a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, using a variety of analytical approaches.

Sara Majer is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2011. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management consulting, utilizing a range of strategies managed internally and by third parties.