Cleveland, OH Office

Aaron Nuti is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC from 2012 to 2019. Based in Cleveland, OH, Nuti’s career has focused on providing advisory services within established wealth management firms. Hightower Advisors delivers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes multi-manager portfolio solutions, combining affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Michael Kalinoski is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at PNC Bank from 2014 to 2017. Based in Cleveland, OH, Kalinoski is relatively new to the industry with zero years of experience reported. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering solutions that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager strategies, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and incorporates proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles in its approach.

John Silvis III is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Hightower in 2019, he spent 13 years at Fairport Asset Management. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Ryan Dobroka is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors in 2023, he worked at Strategic Wealth Partners, LTD, Private Client Services, LPL Financial, and Elios Financial Group Inc. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled vehicles and private funds. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Andrew Connors is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and is currently with Hightower Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to joining Hightower, he spent 12 years at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a variety of portfolio construction strategies and operational features.

Nicholas Gatins is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Hightower Advisors in 2026 and has prior work experience at Signet Jewelers, PCC Airfoils, West Virginia University Foundation, West Virginia University, and Washington & Jefferson College. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach with both affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by proprietary research and operational tools.

Peter Devito is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC for 12 years. He is based in Cleveland, OH. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, using a combination of affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and various investment vehicles.

Alexander Jeffries is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2025, he held roles at Eileen M. Burkhart & Co., Commonwealth Financial Network, and Valmark Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Jeffries serves as Executive Secretary and Membership Director of the Cleveland Memorial Society, a nonprofit focused on providing resources and negotiating lower-cost funeral arrangements. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm supports a range of strategies and asset types, with particular expertise in institutional mandates and international investment considerations.

Tia D'aveta is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fairport Wealth for three years before joining Hightower in 2017. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services with an emphasis on manager selection and multi-manager solutions through affiliated and third-party managers. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to a variety of investment vehicles, supported by proprietary research and a focus on operational features such as rebalancing and tax-managed strategies.

Emily Shacklett is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license, with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2019 and previously spent 12 years at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers a variety of portfolio construction options including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Dana Hastings is a financial advisor at HighTower Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at HighTower Advisors since 2019, following previous roles at Fairport and Prosperity Capital Advisors. HighTower Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services with a focus on manager selection and multi-manager solutions. The firm utilizes both affiliated and third-party managers and employs proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

David Bosak is a CFP® professional at Hightower Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fairport for five years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2019. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its network of Advisor Practices. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Emily Drake is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2019. Prior to joining Hightower, she worked for 12 years at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through its extensive network of Advisor Practices. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection, multi-manager solutions, and utilizes proprietary research and various investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Joyce Zak is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC for 19 years. Zak is based in Cleveland, OH. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with a focus on portfolio construction that incorporates mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Thomas Seifert is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He worked at WealthTrust Fairport, LLC for 12 years before joining Hightower Advisors in 2019. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and financial entities. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers along with a range of investment vehicles and operational support tailored to both domestic and international clients.