Chagrin Falls, OH Office

Natalie Black is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with access to proprietary and third-party strategies and supports a range of fee arrangements and custodial platforms.

Joseph Zarlinga is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2010 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to that, he worked at Osaic FA, Inc. for nine years. He is the owner of SARZAR, LLC, a limited liability company used to facilitate payroll for his assistant. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, and access to model portfolios and third-party manager solutions, delivering services through a large network of investment adviser representatives who provide ongoing portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting.

Mark Ventura is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2023. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, PNC Investments, and Charles Schwab. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodians.

Michael Cimperman is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2021. His prior roles include positions at HRZ Management, LPL Financial, Charter Steel, and the University of Akron. He is based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of advisers who provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kurt Ringenbach is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has worked with Stratos and LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Hlay is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has prior experience with LPL Financial and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Hlay operates in the Chagrin Falls, Ohio area. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, access to model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Heksch is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2010, and also associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Silver Mountain Capital Partners LLC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Aspen Management Group Ltd. Heksch’s other business activities include work related to life, disability, and long-term care insurance as well as fixed annuities. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement consulting through a large network of advisors using a combination of proprietary and third-party strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Kyle Heksch is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, LLC and Stratos Wealth Partners since 2012. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides financial planning, advisor-managed wrap and non-wrap programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies.

Justin Horton is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2010 and has prior experience at LPL Financial, LLC and Osaic FA, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, third-party manager solutions, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines individualized asset allocation with active monitoring and access to proprietary and third-party strategies, serving clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Ian Murphy is a CFP® certificant with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Prior to joining Stratos and LPL Financial LLC in 2025, he worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and several other firms. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s model combines individualized asset allocation with active monitoring and access to proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by enterprise scale and a range of institutional and niche services.