Gerald Jarzabek Jr. is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member on the Marymount Health Care Systems Board of Trustees and the Cleveland State University Foundation Investment/Finance Committee. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a range of clients including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group provides customized financial planning and portfolio management services using both in-house and third-party managers, with offerings that include traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Lindsay Necci is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, and PNC Investments. Necci holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Lyndsey Fern is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Beachwood, OH, holding 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 21 years before joining Raymond James in 2026. 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, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional services supported by a nationwide adviser network.

Melanie Johnson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland Heights, OH. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 23 years of industry experience, having worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third parties, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jacob Spangler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Melissa Wigginton is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, Turney Tax / DWR Financial, National Automotive Experts, and Lifetouch Portrait Studios. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Stephen Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS Financial Services and Raymond James & Associates, among other firms, and has also spent time driving for Uber on weekends. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor plans using proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

John Dever Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at MGO Inc. and has additional experience in education and retail. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by diversified portfolio management and affiliated research.

Thomas Gallagher Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Solon, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities Inc., and New England Securities. He is also a partner at Regal Financial, LLC, where he is involved in the sale of life, health, property and casualty, fixed annuities, Medicare, and disability insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, using both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by technology tools, and manages over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Zackary Siegrist is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has a comprehensive background in financial services, having held multiple roles at Charles Schwab from 2012 to 2022, including Financial Consultant Partner, Client Relationship Specialist, Communication Specialist, and Retirement Services Specialist. Throughout his career, Zackary has focused on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to clients' specific goals and preferences. His approach emphasizes understanding clients and their families to help them work toward their financial objectives collaboratively. Outside of his professional work, Zackary has interests in fitness, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

Kevin Poropat is the Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He partners with clients to understand their financial goals and objectives, building customized plans to meet their unique and evolving needs. Kevin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Central Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. His experience covers various aspects of financial consulting and client relationship management. Outside of his professional role, Kevin has personal interests that include baseball, fishing, football, music, and parenthood.

Wesley O'neil is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LRJ Wealth Management and academic appointments at Cleveland State University and Lakeland Community College. He is also involved as a W2 employee with Mayfield Financial Services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platform options, combining proprietary models and third-party solutions to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Kyle Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Prudential-sponsored non-variable insurance activities. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Stan Holladay is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007 and has also been self-employed and affiliated with Working Solutions since 2009. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized operational and supervisory infrastructure.

Jake Gilliam is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab in various roles since 2015. Gilliam serves as an advisory board member for the Finance Advisory Council at Ohio University's College of Business. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Jenna Karlovec is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry career in 2024. Prior to joining Schwab, her professional experience includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at Mike's Place, Aladdin's Eatery, and Towpath Tennis Center. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering non-discretionary investment guidance combined with access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within a large-scale, centralized operating model.

John Brayer is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at PFS Investment Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies and owns John Brayer and Associates Inc., which operates for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Kenneth Lowe is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a food delivery driver for DoorDash. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Fareed Siddiq is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 45 years of experience to his role. He specializes in wealth management, risk management, investment management, estate and tax minimization strategies, and retirement planning. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Previously, he has served in roles such as Executive Director, Senior Investment Management Consultant, and Portfolio Management Director. Born and raised in Pakistan, Fareed attended St. Patrick College in Karachi, majoring in Business before moving to the United States in 1972. He is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Fareed is actively involved in the Greater Cleveland community, serving on the boards of organizations including the American Red Cross, Cleveland Council of World Affairs, The City Club, and The Diversity Center. In his personal time, Fareed enjoys boating, golfing, music, reading, tennis, and watching movies. He is committed to working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals.

Stacy Lampros is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she was formerly the owner of an antique furniture shop operating as Vintage Inspirations LLC. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.