James Kampetis is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Carson Wealth and CWM, LLC and has previously worked at Aptus Wealth Management, Merrill, and E.E. Powell & Company, Inc. He has experience both as a self-employed advisor and at multiple wealth management firms. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach guided by an Investment Committee and offering tailored investment solutions.

Joseph Muratore is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Alliance, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2017 and previously worked at M&T Securities from 2015 to 2017. 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 approach includes a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Brian Shreve is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Alliance, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PNC Wealth Management and Edward Jones. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2016. 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 provides a range of advisory options, including a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Edward Pero is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citizens Securities since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services, including a digital advisory program that uses proprietary algorithms for ETF-based portfolios.

Christopher Uren is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, Citizens Bank, Walmart, and Huntington Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to a range of managed account programs through the Passageway platform, supporting various investment strategies from mutual funds to separately managed accounts.

Coleman Chamarro is a financial advisor at Mariner with the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, bringing five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Janney Montgomery Scott LLC and Valmark Securities, Inc. Chamarro is based in Canton, Ohio. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Danny Horn is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Brokers International Financial Services, Sterne Agee Investment Advisor Services, Sterne Agee Financial Services, and WRP Investments. He is also the owner of a sole proprietorship, Senior Capital Services. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio approaches and custodial platforms to meet client needs.

James Scott is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Advisor Alliance in 2019, he worked at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting through a network model supported by technology platforms and a range of portfolio management approaches.

Elizabeth Sharp is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Akron, Ohio, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. She has spent the majority of her career with Fifth Third Securities and Fifth Third Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates two small businesses: a seasonal baking company and a residential/commercial cleaning service. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and direct indexing options.

Bruce Dipietro is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Brookshire Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and several other firms. He also serves as a director of Brookshire Wealth Management. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by sub-advisory arrangements and platform integrations.

John Mullett is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2019, he worked at Hummel Wealth Management, O.N. Investment Management Company, The O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. He is also the owner of Counterpoint Wealth, LLC, a pass-through entity used for business record keeping and cash flows. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and plan-level investment advice. The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from plan sponsors to sovereign wealth funds and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions within its supervisory framework.

Thomas Addessi is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Advest, Inc. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2013. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including wrap-fee advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, investment management, brokerage services, insurance products, and M&A advisory services.

Elizabeth Hand is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. She is currently with Kestra Advisory and has prior experience at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Hummel Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in ontological and group coaching and serves as a board member for Women’s Impact. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, offering services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and pooled plan solutions. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds.

Matthew Diruzza is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015 and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. He also sells group insurance products outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment strategies including advisor-led discretionary management and model-based approaches, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Katerina Siamidis is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Citizens Securities and affiliated entities since 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is a Notary Public. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs along with brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s offerings include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, operating under the ownership of Citizens Bank, N.A.

Tyler Kahler is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management, he worked at Storey & Associates and served at the Stark County, Ohio Probate Court. He is also winding down a law practice through Kahler Law Office, LLC, and manages agricultural activities on a family ranch during his personal time. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm employs a comprehensive approach across various asset classes and offers integrated financial planning, tax, and trust services, managing over $72 billion in assets as of mid-2026.

Jeffrey Sirak is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked with Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Co., and Sirak Financial Companies since 2006. Sirak serves as co-trustee of the Lindsay Morgan Sirak Living Trust alongside his wife. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized client solutions through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Matthew Mapley is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citizens Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner in Run to YOU Racing, a road race management and operations business. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, providing both investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a digital advisory program and managed accounts, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency while being wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Adam Shaw is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Steward Partners, he was associated with Ameriprise and Efficient Pipeline LLC. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Chris Degiralomo is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Equity Services, Inc. since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a co-trustee for a family trust and provides tax preparation services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of investment options supported by custodial and clearing services.