Matthew La Fountain is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Alyssa Pinney is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Ilija Djukic is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2017, following four years at PNC Investments. He serves as treasurer and board member of the Saint Sava Eastern Orthodox Church. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Matthew Gillen is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Stager is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1980 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and provides a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Stephen Hoerig is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Newton Falls, Ohio. He has two years of industry experience and has held roles at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023, with prior experience at Amba, Kufleitner Automotive Group, and Youngstown State University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based financial planning that covers retirement, tax, estate, business continuation, and other areas. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option but does not provide discretionary portfolio management for institutional clients.

Timothy Porter Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2015 and is also employed by Wentz Financial Group as an associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Maison Ross is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wentz Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Ross’s background includes roles in investment strategy and financial advising. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brian Fitting is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His professional background includes roles at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and running his own firm, Fitting Tax & Financial LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services alongside financial advising. He is also a CPA and enrolled agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients through independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lisa Loughry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tallmadge, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2025 before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marie Chiarucci is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary on the board of the Riverwoods Homeowners Association and volunteers to provide free financial advice to widows through Wings for Widows. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

David Gossett III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of a publishing company in Cleveland and the CFA Society Cleveland, and he also streams video games on Twitch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Kathleen Futey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Sonkin Cellars, a wine-making business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Joshua Dautovic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning that incorporates broad investment perspectives and structured scenario modeling.

Jeremy Baynes is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Lucas is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006 and was involved with Space Dog Properties, LLC from 2005 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lewis Wentz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and is also the owner of Hummer Entertainment, a holding company for a car collection. He founded Fear the Roo Collective LLC, a nonprofit supporting Akron University basketball, and serves as a director of the Wentz Family Foundation, involved in charitable donation decisions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their goals and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Kenneth Frost Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tallmadge, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Keith Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is the sole proprietor of AMK Hudson Realty, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of investment services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Steven Mowry is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2004. He collaborates closely with individuals and businesses, offering guidance throughout different stages of their financial life cycles. His practice emphasizes a planning-based approach to wealth management, helping clients build a strong foundation to make informed financial decisions. Steven holds a Bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University and earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification in 2006. He also holds additional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Throughout his career, he has received recognition in Forbes' "Best-in-State Top Wealth Advisor" list for multiple years. Beyond his professional work, Steven is involved in various philanthropic activities at Seton Catholic School. He resides in Aurora with his family and holds personal interests in chess, gardening, golfing, hiking, spending time with family, and tennis.