Janet Edwards is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Reed Financial Services, Inc. She has worked at APW Capital, Inc. since 2015 and has been associated with James Reed Financial Services, Inc. since 2012. Reed Financial Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $389 million in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management, fee-based financial planning, and institutional consulting through a team-based approach.

Andrew Lessman is a financial advisor at Sharper & Granite LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Interstate Insurance from 2014 to 2022 before joining Sharper & Granite. Sharper & Granite provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $318 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a top-down asset allocation process that emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient index ETFs and no-load index mutual funds, supported by statistical methods to estimate efficient frontier allocations.

Denise French is a financial advisor with Intentional Wealth Partners in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Engrave Wealth Partners, Belpointe Asset Management, and Voya Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with Divorce Strategies Group, providing divorce mediation, financial education, and forensic accounting services. Intentional Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside a range of financial planning services. The firm combines investment management with specialized divorce-related financial consulting and forensic valuation work, utilizing fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory in portfolio construction.

Glenn Cunningham is a financial advisor at Cunningham Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cunningham Wealth Management since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the boards of multiple companies and charitable foundations and is a CPA involved in arranging life settlements for clients when appropriate. Cunningham Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and 401(k) employer plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach based on client interviews and a combination of asset allocation, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis.

Zachary Miller is a financial advisor with Night Sky Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Ohio State University since 2021 and previously spent nine years at Hawken School. Night Sky Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, as well as business asset management and institutional asset-management options. The firm uses a technology-driven, quantitative investment approach based on a proprietary momentum framework and manages accounts on a discretionary basis tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Stephanie Sandle is a CFP® professional based in Cleveland, OH, with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Bluestone Private Wealth, LLC since 2023 and previously spent ten years at MAI Capital Management, LLC. Bluestone Private Wealth provides wealth advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth and individual clients, focusing on a small client base. The firm employs a range of investment approaches, including fundamental, quantitative, technical, cyclical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, offering customized strategies such as long-term investing and options trading.

Jon Heischman is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has operated Heischman Insurance since 2003, working as an insurance agent specializing in fixed life, health, annuity, disability, and long-term care insurance. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in real estate house flipping on a commission basis. 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 employs fundamental analysis with a long-term trading approach, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances while offering a range of investment options and coordinating with third-party money managers as needed.

Matthew Garrott is a financial advisor at Fairway Wealth Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Fairway Wealth since 2017, including its predecessor firm since 2006. Fairway Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, offering integrated wealth management and family office services alongside limited advisory work for companies and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes client-specific asset allocations, tax-aware positioning, and behavioral discipline, managing nearly $3.0 billion in assets with a significant portion on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Yako is a financial advisor with McDonald Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Thomas McDonald & Associates LLC since 2005. McDonald Partners LLC serves individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, pension consulting, and brokerage services through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer activities.

Joseph Rudnicki Jr. is a financial advisor at Fourth Dimension Wealth, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Strategic Wealth Partners and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he coaches cheerleading at a dance and cheer facility called Once Upon a Dream. Fourth Dimension Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and personal financial planning. The firm uses an individualized investment approach that incorporates multiple asset classes and emphasizes ongoing client communication and education.

Thomas Moran is a financial advisor at Independence Capital Co., Inc. in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at OneAmerica Securities and American United Life from 2014 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, Moran is involved in real estate sales and owns multiple insurance and benefits-related businesses, including Innovatus Group Benefit LLC and Tom Moran and Associates, Inc. Independence Capital Co., 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 employs fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, tailoring portfolios based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and introductions to third-party money managers.

Thomas Stockett is a financial advisor with Cleveland Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He is also involved in insurance and structured settlement businesses, acting as an independent insurance agent and principal or owner of several related entities. Stockett has held roles with Sage Settlement Consulting and multiple insurance and settlement firms concurrent with his work at Cleveland Wealth. Cleveland Wealth, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages over $500 million in assets, typically on a non-discretionary basis, using written investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory.

Richard Lowrie is a financial advisor at Park Edge Advisors, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Advisors, McDonald Partners LLC, and Stratos Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of trustees for Applewood Centers, a nonprofit focused on mental health and educational services, and is involved with economic policy nonprofits such as Put Growth First and the Puerto Rico Institute for Economic Liberty. Park Edge Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a mix of investment strategies tailored to each client, including discretionary portfolio management, options, and ETF allocations, and offers performance-based fee arrangements along with traditional asset-based management.

Deborah George is a financial advisor with Beacon Financial Advisory LLC in Cleveland, OH, holding 22 years of industry experience. She has served in leadership roles including Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Beacon Financial Advisory and Chief Operations Officer at Beacon Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she is the president and co-founder of Jeremy Cares Inc., a nonprofit organization supporting children and families facing life-threatening pediatric illnesses. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a variety of strategies and third-party managers. The firm manages over $900 million in discretionary assets across multiple offices and participates in educational events via its custodian relationships.

Ryan Cass is a financial advisor at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC in Cleveland, OH, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC, Lincoln Investment, and Beacon Financial Partners since 2022. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at Swagelok Company and other firms. Cass also serves as Operations Manager for Beacon Financial Partners and acts as a life insurance agent utilizing Ash Brokerage for term life insurance products. Beacon Financial Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering retirement-plan consulting and annual tax preparation. The firm manages over $900 million in discretionary assets across multiple offices, employing a range of investment strategies and third-party platforms to tailor portfolios.

Keith Witkowski is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Hill Financial Group since 2018 and previously at HWFA Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2018. He is based in Pepper Pike, OH, and operates as part of a seven-person team at Peak Wealth Solutions. Peak Wealth Solutions serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly those near or in retirement, as well as trustees, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, insurance services, and financial education programs.

William Witt is a financial advisor with Vantage Financial Group, Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and totaling 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Vantage Financial Group since 2010 and also maintains a financial advisory role with Witt & Moss Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Witt serves as assistant to the treasurer on the finance committee of the United Church of Christ in Brecksville, OH. Vantage Financial Group provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, governmental entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities, with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

John Cush is a financial advisor with Independence Capital Co., Inc. and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 37 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Ohio National and THE O.N. Equity Sales Company. Cush is also the owner of Cush Financial Services, a business focused on fixed life, annuity, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Independence Capital Co., Inc. manages approximately $118.7 million across 300 client relationships, offering investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, customizing portfolios based on clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances, and uses a variety of securities and investment vehicles.

John Root is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategic Wealth Partners, he held positions at Cleveland Clinic and Sherwin Williams. He also has a background in education, having worked at John Carroll University, Hudson High School, and Hudson Middle School. Strategic Wealth Partners, Ltd. manages approximately $1.3 billion and serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, and corporate accounts. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced chief investment officer services using a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios.

Andrew Frizzell is a financial advisor with Financial Management Strategies, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the financial services industry since 2020. Prior to joining Financial Management Strategies, he worked at Lifetime Financial Growth and Dollar Bank. Financial Management Strategies, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and strategies to manage portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services.