Niniek Sulandari is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seven Hills, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates World Bee Candle Co, a candle-making business that raises funds for student education on honey bees and pollinators. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory services with a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Amanda Cairns is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with over 20 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at PNC Bank prior to joining Morgan Stanley. She began her current role in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Alexis Firment is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Alexis was involved with Palmetto Running Company and the Beaufort County School District. Outside of advisory work, Alexis owns a user-generated content 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from both internal and third-party sources.

Brian Lewis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Cleveland, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and having three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Social Mortgage LLC, Bank of America, and Rocket Mortgage. Outside of his advisory role, Lewis serves on the board of Assembly for the Arts, a nonprofit focused on advocacy, cultural policy, and racial equity initiatives in Cleveland’s arts and culture sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Bo Li is a financial advisor at Cetera with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Bo Li is active in several community and cultural organizations, serving as president of the US China Culture & Business Association and the Ohio Chinese Golf Association, and holds leadership roles in other nonprofit and international trade groups. He is also an ordained minister and involved in business development for a restaurant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, operating nationally through a large network of independent advisors.

David Croft is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2017. Prior to UBS, he spent four years at Xavier University. Croft is a member of the investment committee for Walsh Jesuit High School, overseeing the school's endowment. 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 capital market research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management.

Monica Hines is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America since 2014 and at Pruco Securities, LLC from 2014 to 2024. Outside of finance, she has been involved with E-Protocal / MBH Global Communications since 2000. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to various investment and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Stephen Putinski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a finance committee member at Canterbury Golf Club, where he participates in budget and long-range planning discussions. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jackie Brick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and bookkeeper for John Brick Construction, a company he has been involved with since 1985. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a non-discretionary, goal-oriented approach using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports both wrap-fee programs and institutional consulting across a broad network.

Bradley Toth is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise, JP Morgan Chase & Co, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the Rising Leaders Council at The Gathering Place, a charitable organization. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Philip Hrvatin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of finance, Hrvatin is a self-employed musician. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jonathan Barna is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at MAI Capital Management, Equitable Advisors LLC, and KeyBank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Vault Financial Group, LLC, a business related to his activities at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning services, and portfolio management options supported by research and technology.

Lisa Klima is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2015 and holds the Series 63 designation. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, supported by extensive research and various portfolio management styles.

Heather Wilson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Cleveland, OH, holding 21 years of industry experience. She has served in advisory and supervisory roles at Vantage Financial Group since 2014 and is also an advisory representative at FM Strategies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing various program structures and affiliations.

Nicholas Melzer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. 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.

Brian P. Brennan is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 18 years before joining Baird in 2021. Brennan serves on the investment sub-committee for Magnificat High School, reviewing outside investment managers quarterly. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department that serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

Connor Bechtel is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments based in Orange, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at Miami University and the Great Parks of Hamilton County. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fund advisory services. The firm uses a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Paul Antal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Grace Church of Greater Akron, and Macy's Inc. He is based in Aurora, Ohio. 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 group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 57 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved with Urbana Holding, a family holding company that purchases Ohio State football tickets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools to model outcomes but clients are responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Brian Zeid is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, based in Beachwood, Ohio. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 10 years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he holds partial ownership in several healthcare-related businesses focused on hormone replacement therapy and a pharmacy specializing in hormone therapy prescriptions. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and clients with unique needs, using proprietary research and planning tools.