Alexandria Hodge is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her work history includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan entities since 2021, as well as prior experience at Mgo Inc. and Kent State University. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Samantha Ridenour is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017, following a prior role at Kent Apartments/College Towers. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Vincent Rosnack is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Frederick Prillaman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tallmadge, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Interstate Insurance Company, U.S. Bank, Valmark Financial Group, Verizon, 24 Hour Fitness, and service in the U.S. Navy. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Terry Hitchcock is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds a Series 63 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

William Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and PNC Bank. Outside of finance, he works part-time as a sales associate for Indochino, a men’s tailored clothing retailer. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Mark Minns is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998 and previously spent over three decades at Sterling Inc. His other business activities include sales of investment-related products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with trading and custody services facilitated by BNY Mellon Advisors, Pershing, and Primerica Brokerage Services.

Thomas Leonardi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. His prior firms include FSC Securities Corporation and Strategic Capital Advisors, Inc., where he also serves as President and CEO. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales and financial planning through Strategic Capital Advisors, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Peter Kaplan is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Twinsburg, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He is president of PK Financial Group Inc., a wealth management and retirement plan management business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisors and uses various tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Alissa Hitchcock is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stow, OH, with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Sequoia Financial Group, LLC for four years and has held roles in education and public utilities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Spencer Chippi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials. He joined UBS in 2024 and has prior work experience in various industries including food service and manufacturing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and banking solutions.

Paul Sheeks III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Sheeks serves on the finance committee of Grace House Akron, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Lahiff is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Streetsboro, OH, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Du Bois is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. The firm provides full-service wealth management to more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard. Edward Jones is notable for its extensive advisor and branch network, as well as its affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Timothy Edgington is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental property. 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 programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Meghan Bradish is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Thomas Minnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and twelve years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Blackstone Wealth Management, and Legacy Investment Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Diana Meller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Diana earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. Her role focuses on providing financial planning and investment advisory services to clients.

Nathan Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of Marathon Financial Services and serves on the board of Achieve Adoption as treasurer. Thomas is also a co-author of a book and is involved with the Kent State Community Board as a volunteer and board member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

Andrew Petros is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including PK Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Brightline LLC. He also has experience in finance-related roles at Ohio University and DHL Supply Chain. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across a range of investment products.