Kathryn Madzsar is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently with Wellspring Family Office in Cleveland, OH. She has been with Wellspring Financial Advisors since 2014. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, risk management, and business succession planning, using an open-architecture investment approach that emphasizes strategic asset allocation and tax efficiency.

Howard Essner is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Ancora Private Wealth Advisors, LLC, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ancora Retirement Plan Advisors Inc since 2018 and Inverness Investment Group, LLC since 2006. Essner serves as a director and Chief Legal Officer involved in retirement plan consulting at Ancora Retirement Plan Services. Ancora Private Wealth Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.2 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolio management, lifetime wealth planning, and corporate retirement consulting, utilizing a combination of top-down asset allocation and fundamental and technical security analysis.

William Anderson is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2012. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a varied investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client preferences.

Adam Meidenbauer is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial services. He is currently an advisor at SEIA and previously worked at Cedar Brook Financial Partners, Cadaret, Grant & Co., and Charles Schwab. In addition to his advisory role, he holds an insurance license related to financial planning. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and 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 driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeremy Saham is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience currently with Silver Oak Securities, Inc. He has held roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the American Jewish Committee and serves on the board of Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters. He also teaches group fitness cycle classes. Silver Oak Securities, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and trusts. The firm offers a range of advisory programs focused on discretionary investment management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, combining individual securities selection and model portfolio strategies through a platform that integrates financial planning, retirement consulting, and third-party manager referrals.

Thomas Strauchon is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Advisers, Inc. since 2018 and has been with Valmark Securities, Inc. since 1997. He receives non-variable life insurance commissions from other general agencies. Valmark Advisers, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 investment advisory representatives. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios primarily implemented with mutual funds, ETFs, and approved third-party managers, and offers proprietary platforms including ACCESS and Charles Schwab managed accounts.

Andrew Doepker is a CFP® professional currently with Wellspring Family Office, bringing four years of prior experience at Summit Financial Strategies and graduate-level education completed in 2022. He has been with Wellspring since 2026. Wellspring Family Office serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and estates with a range of services including investment advisory, financial and estate planning, income tax planning, and business succession planning. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies, emphasizing tax efficiency and long-term asset allocation.

David Taucher is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC and has previously worked at Beacon Financial Advisory LLC, Sequoia Financial Advisors, and RAV Financial, among others. Taucher is also involved in an investment-related business operating under the name Pistone Wealth Advisors. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and retirement plans, through a team of 71 advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing customized asset allocations and model portfolios supported by sub-advisers and platform solutions.

Nicholas Evans is a financial advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Golden Reserve, LLC. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary team including accounting and investment professionals and manages both individual accounts and certain client entities such as private pooled investment vehicles.

Gary Wagner is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis in its investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Rebecca Bar Shain is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently a partner at SEIA and has previously worked at firms including Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. and Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of the Jewish National Fund of Northern Ohio and volunteers with Jewish Family Services Association in Cleveland. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services and employs a strategic investment process integrating quantitative and qualitative research, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Grant Dinner is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stonex Advisors since 2015 and previously at Wrp Investments, Inc. from 2006 to 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing member overseeing operations at Emunah Holdings, Ltd. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes advisor-managed portfolios, proprietary models, and third-party money managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Mark Munday is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a partner at SEIA. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Cedar Brook Financial Partners, LLC. He also holds an insurance license related to financial planning. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 140 advisors, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm employs a blend of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments in its investment process, offering both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

David Robertson is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles at firms including Cadaret, Grant & Co., Cedar Brook Financial Partners, and Securities America. He holds an insurance producer license and is a partner at SEIA. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments and employs a mix of discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management strategies.

Richard Turgeon is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wellspring Financial Advisors since 2014. Wellspring Family Office is an independent multi-family office serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm offers a broad range of services including investment advisory, comprehensive financial and estate planning, income tax planning and preparation, risk management, strategic philanthropy, business succession planning, and bill-payment services, utilizing an open-architecture investment approach that combines passive and active strategies.

Steven Daugherty is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at PNC Private Bank, SS&C Market Services, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Carnegie Investment Counsel offers investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, corporations, trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and trading strategies, often seeks discretionary authority, and provides specialized services such as ERISA fiduciary reviews and nonprofit governance support.

James Yurman is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Concord Advisors RIA and ValMark Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an investor in several restaurant ventures, including Blaze Pizza and local burger and craft beer establishments. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach that incorporates proprietary and third-party model portfolios, asset allocation, and ongoing account monitoring.

Jared Miller is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Beachwood, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stonex Advisors since 2015 and previously at StoneX Securities Inc. and Wrp Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Miller is a partner at Weinberg Wealth Management and serves as Board President of the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland, as well as a committee member for the Jewish Federation of Cleveland. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and related services. The firm utilizes a combination of independent financial advisors, proprietary models, and third-party money managers for portfolio implementation and oversight.

Douglas Pease is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2015. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Amy Lorius is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CM Wealth Advisors LLC since 2020. She previously worked at Key Private Bank for ten years. CM Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-management services. The firm’s multidisciplinary team, which includes credentialed accounting and investment professionals, manages investment strategy and oversight and also provides trustee and managing-member services for certain client entities.