Adam Schaffer is a financial advisor with A Schaffer Advisor Services in Norwalk, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked for Buckingham Capital Management, Inc. for 11 years before founding his current firm in 2021. A Schaffer Advisor Services provides discretionary portfolio management and advice-only engagements to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a long-term, passive investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation using market-tracking ETFs, with customized investment policies and periodic portfolio reviews.

Andrew Brewer is a financial advisor with Great Lakes Benefits and Wealth Management in Sandusky, OH. He holds a Series 65 credential and has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Northwestern Mutual and Pepperidge Farms. Outside of advisory work, Brewer has worked as a part-time bartender. Great Lakes Benefits and Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, incorporating investment supervisory services, tax preparation, and insurance products. The firm uses fundamental analysis with a long-term approach and emphasizes client education through workshops and a monthly newsletter.

Wayne Maslyk is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Great Lakes Benefits and Wealth Management since 2004. He is also a principal of Great Lakes Benefits, Inc., an employee benefits firm specializing in group health and fixed insurance products. Great Lakes Benefits and Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental analysis and offers additional services such as tax preparation and educational workshops.

William Murray is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Firelands Wealth Management, LLC in Huron, Ohio, where he has worked since 2015. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a catering business and provides legal services as a licensed attorney. Firelands Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, and it integrates investment management with broader wealth-planning services.

Phillip Mc Kee is a Series 65 registered advisor at Firelands Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at several companies across various industries, such as Edge Plastics Inc. and United Parcel Service. Firelands Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high net worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing tailored portfolios and model-based strategies with a range of analytic techniques and both long- and short-term trading approaches.

Jeremy Pifer is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Firelands Wealth Management, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at On Investment Management CO, THE O.N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in selling life insurance. Firelands Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines analytical investment approaches with broader wealth-planning considerations and utilizes AI tools to support its services.

Brandon Schaefer is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining W.A. Smith Financial, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Brandon’s background includes experience in mortgage lending and loan services. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement-plan oversight for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a top-down investment approach combining active and passive strategies, guided by an internal Investment Committee, and utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios.

William Lauer is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. since 2016 and W.A. Smith Financial Group since 2013. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, tax-planning services, and qualified retirement-plan oversight to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm uses a top-down macroeconomic and regulatory framework combined with active and passive strategies to tailor investment portfolios according to client objectives.

Andrew Toccaceli is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. since 2013, concurrently with his tenure at W.A. Smith Financial Group beginning in 2010. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a macro-driven, top-down investment approach overseen by an investment committee and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax planning, and qualified retirement plan oversight.

Logan Bolin is a financial advisor at W.A. Smith Financial Group with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Rea & Associates, Inc., and Northwestern Mutual. He also has experience working at Ashland University. W.A. Smith Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan oversight for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach combines a top-down macroeconomic framework with active and passive strategies, focusing on long-term management while maintaining flexibility for shorter-term adjustments.

William Smith is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with W.A. Smith Financial since 2011 and is also associated with Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates several non-investment-related businesses, including an employee benefits firm, a marketing company, and a consulting business serving financial firms and individuals. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and qualified retirement plan oversight. The firm employs a macro-driven, committee-based investment process using both active and passive strategies and incorporates third-party managers and alternative vehicles for suitable clients.

Jacob Kinsley is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Investments, Edward Jones, The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, and FirstMerit Bank. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and qualified retirement plan oversight. The firm employs a top-down, macro-driven investment process with both active and passive strategies, utilizing sub-advisors and customized model portfolios.

Jarrett Lang is a financial advisor with W.A. Smith Financial Group in Sandusky, Ohio, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with W.A. Smith Financial Group since 2012 and is also associated with Great Lakes Retirement, Inc. since 2013. W.A. Smith Financial Group advises individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan oversight. The firm uses a top-down, macro-driven investment process with both active and passive strategies and employs an investment committee for manager selection.

Karen Morris is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and Wunderlich Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Campbell Christian Community Center and the Polar Bear Swim Club and is involved with tax accounting businesses she owns or will own. B. Riley Wealth Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers multiple programs, including advisor-managed portfolios and third-party managed strategies, and manages approximately $4.21 billion in assets through a team of about 173 advisors.

Stephanie Fratoe is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Kestra in 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for a homeowners association and is a licensed notary. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services while supporting advisor autonomy with supervisory oversight and access to various in-house and third-party solutions.

Brent Blaus is a financial advisor with WesBanco Securities, Inc. in Bellevue, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Premier Bank, LPL Financial, Cetera Investment Services, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Investment Professionals Inc. WesBanco Securities, Inc. provides investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $166 million in assets. The firm offers a range of wrap-fee portfolio management programs and access to third-party managed solutions, utilizing various analytical methods and investment strategies, including tax-aware and ESG options.

Steven Hafner is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2020, he worked at UBS Financial Services for five years. He serves on the boards of Catholic Charities of Erie County and Serving Our Seniors of Erie County, Ohio. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of advisory and financial planning services, supporting independent advisor decision-making with access to various platforms and managed solutions.

Nathan Schaefer is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Huron, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes managing a bar and operating a business under the name Thomas Schaefer. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales as an independent agent and engages in selling household items on eBay. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse clientele, including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Brian Duttera is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He is the founder and portfolio manager of True Alpha Wealth Management and serves as secretary on the board of The Pattrick and Louise Murray Foundation. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm supports advisor-managed discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, financial planning, and a range of investment platforms and solutions.

Elizabeth Skrinak is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC since 2018. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing real estate properties as an owner and landlady. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages over $10 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, supporting advisor-driven portfolio management across multiple platforms.