Leslie Szarka is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. He has operated Szarka Financial Management since 1987. Szarka is also an author of financial books. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm provides multiple investment implementation options, including proprietary and third-party model strategies, tailored to client objectives.

Modesto Ruggiero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2007 and also has a long tenure with Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1998. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Steven Mattern is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Cetera and has held previous roles at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and AMFG Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a coach for the Special Olympics. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supporting a range of program structures and custody relationships.

Zachary Woodring is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Huntington National Bank. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, combining fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a variety of clients, including registered investment companies and Charitable Gift Funds, and is known for its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio development.

John Kiss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at ROCKET Mortgage for five years. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment platforms.

Jeffrey Brausch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years and Mcdonald Investments Inc. for 33 years. Brausch serves as chairman of the Black River Education & Wellness Foundation, a charitable organization focused on wellness and education in northern Ohio. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering tailored investment solutions through various advisory programs that incorporate discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Mason Linderbaum is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Richfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at both Retirement Plan Services, Inc. and Charles Schwab since 2003. 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 advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Michael Di Franco is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Flagstar Bank and in various customer service roles, including at Rego Brothers Lake Road Market. Outside of advising, he works as a team member in the deli department of a local grocery store. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, goal-oriented planning engagements.

Kevin Applegate is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005 and holds a Series 63 license. 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 planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Christina Taylor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Golden Reserve RIA, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement planning advice. The firm’s approach combines internal research and third-party data to focus on dependable income sources and asset allocation strategies within a defined investment universe.

Adam Toth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions at scale.

Jack Langhals is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Central Insurance. Outside of finance, he is involved in his family’s real estate and auction company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Kristy Wise is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Independence, OH. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she worked at Extreme Networks and Fortune Brands Innovations. She is also involved in selling loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by third parties and supported by custodial services from Pershing. The firm operates at scale with nearly 4,000 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Aaron Harbaugh is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors and various positions outside the financial sector. 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, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Janna Kepner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Michael Cunningham is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its related entities since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cunningham also serves as an OSJ principal and compliance principal for other financial and advisory businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of investment and retirement services with various portfolio management options, leveraging multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Kayrene Learned is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cetera Investment Services LLC, and First Federal of Lakewood. 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-driven guidance, supported by a large client base and integrated operational structure.

Gregory Locker is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997, including over two decades with Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a house rental business in Avon Lake, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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’s model combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Alex Mckenna is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Broadview Heights, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he provides general operations support for Align K9 Training, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Patrick Holland is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory group for the Huron Yacht Club, a private nonprofit, where he helps analyze financials and assist with budgeting and operational decisions. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of products and research to tailor client strategies.