Brian Degross is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Prudential Insurance Company of America since 1980 and was affiliated with Pruco Securities, LLC. prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and provides access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated trust, insurance, and lending services.

Thomas Clark is a CFP® with 49 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct instructor in Personal Financial Planning at the University of Akron and holds leadership positions in several local nonprofit organizations, including chairing the Greater Akron Musical Association Foundation and the Summit County Historical Society. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, and special-needs planning, delivering tailored recommendations through a combination of research, planning tools, and client meetings.

Alexandra Pierce is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, OH. She holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of experience at Edward Jones following eight years at Huntington National Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Jack is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. James is also active as a musician with The Jimmy Jack Band. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research tools.

Neal Chiprean is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Stow, Ohio. He holds the Series 63 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Verizon Wireless for two years. Outside of finance, Neal is involved as a low brass instructor with Crossmen Productions Inc. and also works as a self-employed musician. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial and trade execution services.

Morgan Goldthwaite is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2026, Morgan worked at The Huntington Investment Company for four years and Morgan Stanley for six years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a 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 planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Eugene Schaffer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2021 and has a long tenure at Pepperidge Farm Inc. dating back to 1987. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

David Bizjak is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Solon, OH. He has been associated with DB Financial Services Inc. since 2015, where he also engages in life insurance sales and owns a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary consulting that incorporates risk profiling and advanced modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Zachary Karason is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise and has held prior roles at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, utilizing model-driven portfolios and offering access to third-party asset managers and affiliated insurance products.

William Laverty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services directly and through corporate agreements.

Nicholas Rimac is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including The Huntington Investment Company, Equitable Advisors, and Key Investment Services. Prior to his advisory career, he spent four years at Brunswick Auto Mart. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Julianna Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

David Grossman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Solon, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1995. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Mc Cauley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for six years before joining Raymond James Financial Services in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a DoorDash driver. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages clients to implement recommendations through its advisory programs or other providers.

Domingo Muniz is a Planning Consultant who partners with Wealth Management Teams in Columbus, OH. He works with clients to build their own Financial Plan, focusing on leveraging Fidelity's resources to provide customized strategies for managing complex financial needs. Domingo's professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Domingo engages in family activities and enjoys football, gardening, hiking, and running.

Christopher Travers is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and MJ Baker Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved with FutureFWD Advisors/StaffComp. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides personalized retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jeremy Fuqua is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked in various roles including at Dave's Cosmic Subs and GNC. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

John Dewitt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Dewitt is a partner in a real estate investment business focused on single-family properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research from the Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment activities.

Kristen Warren is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014, including eight years with Schwab Retirement Plan Services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance delivered through multi-asset model portfolios and maintains a centralized operational structure supporting a large client base.

Abigail Peterson is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, she worked in finance and event roles at Ohio University’s College of Business and has experience in the catering and hospitality sectors. She serves as a non-investment committee member for the Working Women's Connection Networking Group in Westlake, OH. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs and third-party managers to deliver tailored advice and ERISA fiduciary services.