James Smola is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and its related entities since 2012 and is a part owner and registered representative of GPS Financial Group, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a liaison for the Community Foundation of Lorain County, connecting the foundation with donors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

James Szado is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Cetera Advisor Networks, Third Federal Savings and Loan, and Freedom Mortgage. In addition to his advisory role, Szado serves as an investment assistant at GPS Financial Group LLC, where he supports client reviews and maintenance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides services to individual clients of varying net worth, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Anthony Pallotta is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and has a background that includes holding ownership and registered representative roles at GPS Financial Group LLC since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Pallotta is also a licensed insurance agent offering fixed life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products, and owns a CPA firm providing tax preparation services for securities clients. Additionally, he serves as a trustee for a revocable living trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, institutional, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures, including access to affiliated and unaffiliated money managers.

Christopher Nealon is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and currently based in Avon, Ohio. He has less than one year of industry experience, with recent roles at Cetera Investment Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services. Prior to entering the financial advisory field, he held positions at Moen Incorporated and served as a Group Product Manager. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.