Brian Cole is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Pervis Stepney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2000, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in its investment process.

Craig Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ricardo Popovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Schaefer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brimfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2002 and has prior experience with UTC Aerospace and Ohio Strip Steel. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as part-time referrals through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Matthew Kissell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2025. Kissell also owns Kissell Financial, LLC, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services, and serves on the board of the Garrettsville Baseball Association Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Matthew Leamon is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Dick Russell Liquidations, as well as experience in education and business operations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brian Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® certification and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Sii Investments, Inc. and ownership of Bishop Financial Advisors since 2001. Outside of advising, he is involved with Bishop Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Kristine Prisk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Annichine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity golf coach for the Twinsburg City School District and works as an athletic official referee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.

Kenneth Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kenneth W. Jones Financial Advisors, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology solutions.

Brian Schlotter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Payroll Advisors, and he has been associated with Rossi, Schlotter & Co. since 1988. Schlotter is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Walter & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

John Boone is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously served as president of Western Reserve Resources Corporation, an independent Registered Investment Adviser. Boone has worked with Raymond James since 2005. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large advisor network.

Nathan Ollish is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Western Reserve Resources Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Ollish serves as an officer on the board of The Well Community Development Corp, a nonprofit focused on community development in Akron, Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Irene Zurowski is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at firms including Impel Wealth Management and Valmark Advisers. Zurowski is also a licensed insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Mitchell Mcallister is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brian Petros is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and has been associated with American General Securities Incorporated since 2003. Outside of his advisor role, he is a partner at PK Financial Group Inc., which provides individual wealth management and retirement plan management services. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, and offers integrated brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Leugers is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth Inc. He previously worked at VALIC Financial Advisors for 22 years and holds Series 66 registration. Leugers also owns BlueHaven Wealth Management, operating as a financial advisor under that firm. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple portfolio management platforms to deliver customized investment solutions.

Natalie Mowry is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in a range of client focus areas including Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Education Planning, Legacy Planning, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Women and Wealth, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. Natalie's approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Natalie began her career as an Advisor and Manager of Financial Services at a Fortune 500 financial firm before joining Merrill in 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo Honors Program with a concentration in Financial Services. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She is also recognized as a Better Money Habits Champion in her community. Natalie lives in Aurora with her husband Steve and their two daughters. Her personal interests include golfing, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Gregory Box is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2009 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in two real estate rental businesses, overseeing property management and financial record keeping. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.