Patrick Manes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners in Youngstown, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Partners since 2012 and at IFP Securities, LLC since 2019, following a seven-year tenure with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Manes is involved in marketing and selling fixed annuity products on a limited basis. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a decentralized advisory model with multiple investment management options and has notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

David Gettings is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in New Castle, PA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2015, he worked at Lawrence County and has operated The Gettings Financial Group LLC and his own CPA practice since the early 1990s. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in nonprofit activities including serving as an advisor for the Albert P. Gettings Memorial Foundation, a board member at a community mental health center, and founding the Gettings Leadership Centers, which provides educational programs on honor and values. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm uses a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations, employing both traditional asset allocation and momentum-based trading strategies in certain legacy programs.

Edwin Torres Jr. is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC Investments, LLC since 2016. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithmic risk assessments and delegates portfolio management to approved strategists and third parties.

Matthew Pruitt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at WCG Wealth Advisors, Treloar & Heisel, Citizens Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and PNC Bank. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services within client relationships, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Jesse Tatterson is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Sharon, PA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with PNC investments since 2009. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm’s approach uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and implements investments via approved models managed by PNC or third parties, primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Sidney Jones is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over four decades of experience in financial services since beginning his career with Merrill in 1982. His early roles included work at the Chicago Board of Trade and the foreign exchange trading desk in New York, which provided him with insights into market drivers. Over the years, he has managed pension, trust, and individual assets and currently offers discretionary portfolio management incorporating a range of individualized and third-party strategies. Sid holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from Miami University of Ohio and has completed the Executive Education Program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been recognized repeatedly by Barron's as one of the Top 1,200 Financial Advisors and by Forbes as a Best-In-State Wealth Advisor and as part of the Jones Wealth Management Group Best-in-State Wealth Management Team. Sidney is a founding member of the Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence endowment and supports several community initiatives such as Making Kids Count and Beatitude House. He sponsors significant local events including one of Ohio's largest high school cross-country track meets. Sid resides in Boardman with his family and enjoys fishing, football, golfing, and reading.

Michelle Laverty is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated LPL Financial since 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory services delivered through affiliated and independent representatives with an open-architecture investment approach.

Sherri Clay is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services within a Private Advisor model, also operating as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in investment banking and alternative investments.

Dominic Corso is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he owns Onward Enterprises LLC, an e-commerce business focused on building brands. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutions, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as both an investment adviser and registered broker-dealer with access to alternative investments and integrated trust and insurance capabilities.

Lisa D'amico is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. for 27 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 offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

Anthony Kopesky is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at PNC Bank and H&K Group and served in the U.S. Army. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available as an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm uses algorithmic tools to recommend investment risk levels and implements portfolios via approved models using mutual funds and ETFs.

Diane Patterson is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for nine years. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management and financial planning through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, utilizing a range of analytical methods and third-party strategies.

Philip Springirth is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Institutions, Inc. He has worked with several firms including First Commonwealth Bank, Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, Cetera Wealth Services, and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the endowment committee of his local church. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a national network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that emphasizes both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Quinn Jones is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working as part of the Jones Wealth Management Team serving clients in Canfield and Columbus, Ohio. He brings a focus on goals-based wealth management, helping clients navigate the complexities of their financial lives to build desired lifestyles and legacies. Quinn began his career in Chicago in 2014 at a boutique wealth management firm and completed the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification courses at DePaul University. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Miami University, where he also studied abroad in Luxembourg and participated in an international business program in Asia. Outside of his professional work, Quinn is involved with the Bexley Schools Finance Advisory Council and City Year Columbus. He lives in Bexley, Ohio with his wife Molly and their goldendoodle Harlow. His personal interests include traveling, tennis, running, and activities on the water.

Grant Abrams is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for eight years before joining &PARTNERS in 2024. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing various analytical approaches and portfolio management options through both in-house advisors and third-party managers.

Ryan Mckay is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Rockefeller Financial LLC and previously worked at Merrill for 12 years. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform, and it is notable for operating as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in placement and investment banking services.

Sandra Stack Potjunas is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2007 and previously worked at Chase Investment Services Corp. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors, through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank.

Brittany Shaker is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC and affiliated entities since 2016 and previously spent eight years at Ameriprise Financial Services. She is also a licensed insurance agent. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

David Farragher is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He currently works at Citizens Securities, Inc. and previously spent 13 years at The Huntington Investment Company. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering both advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, while Citizens Securities also operates as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Jeffrey Chahine is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Canfield, OH, holding a Series 63 license and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and is also president and shareholder of his own CPA firm, Jeffrey J. Chahine, CPA, Inc., which he has operated since 1995. Outside of finance, he serves as Chief Financial Officer for Trilogy Asset Investments, Inc., a real estate development company. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing a predominantly non-discretionary asset base within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.