Stephanie Draper is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in personalized wealth management strategies, helping clients grow and preserve their wealth through retirement planning, long-term care discussions, and wealth transfer strategies. Her client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Stephanie holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's Degree from Toledo College of Law, and a Doctorate from CWRU School of Law. She has earned several professional designations, including Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to her financial advisory work, Stephanie participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's tradition of community engagement. Her personal interests include camping, gardening, genealogy, and golfing.

Kevin Spray is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Morgan Stanley, CAPTrust, and Cornerstone Capital Advisors. He is the owner of Brenneman Group and also manages finances and business decisions for Rejuve Aesthetics LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized retirement plan advisory programs.

Daniel Rohr is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Uniontown, Ohio, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees.

Noah Festi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and small business operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Michael Crandall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 1999 and also serves as president of Crandall Tax Service Inc., a tax and accounting practice he has led since 1992. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Karl Elsass is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Elsass serves on several local nonprofit boards, including the Wadsworth Tax Incentive Review Council and Meals on Wheels of Wadsworth, and participates in community organizations such as the Wadsworth Rotary Foundation and the Wadsworth Schools Business Advisory Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, with various custody and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Todd Hawke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at M Holdings Securities, Inc. and Gdk & Company for over two decades before joining Ameriprise. Hawke serves on several local boards, including Aultcare Health Insuring Corporation and Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio, and is an elected trustee of Jackson Township in Stark County, Ohio. He is also involved in economic development initiatives in Stark County focused on housing, industry sector growth, and talent retention. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services tailored for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to create annual recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Derwood Miller is a CFP® professional based in Hartville, OH, with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and held various roles at Avantax entities from 1997 to 2020. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business called Wildlife Limited, Ltd. 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 representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Michelle Morrow is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KeyBank and Key Investments Services LLC. Before entering finance, she worked at West Side Animal Hospital and the Louisville Area YMCA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Olivia Griffith is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She holds CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Olivia serves as Vice Chair and Board Member of Women's Impact Inc., a women's networking and education organization. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Todd Downerd is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years. Outside of his financial career, he is a guitarist with the musical group Stay Gone. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

David Valentine is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Stephen Sowers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Sowers is involved with Ohio Investment Partners, LLC, and operates OIP Insurance Group LLC, focusing on insurance-related activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to diverse model portfolios and research resources.

Paul Storm is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2009 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Wadsworth United Methodist Church and is owner of PS Wealth Strategies LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing various tailored strategies and platform arrangements.

Joseph Betts Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Hartville, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, and M.J. Miller & Co., CPA's LLC, where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven portfolio management.

Rich Goebelt is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. Prior to this role, he served as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2011 to 2016. His professional experience centers on financial planning and advising clients towards their financial goals. Rich holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork and trust in his work with clients, focusing on attributes such as hard work, leadership, communication, and maintaining a positive attitude. Outside of his professional life, Rich enjoys spending time at the beach, engaging in family activities, and pursuing fitness. He is also interested in football and golf.

Christine Rice is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for TSG Resources, Inc. for 19 years. Rice is also an independent advisor with Stoll Financial Group, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work, as well as specialized retirement plan consulting.

Rachael Chandler Head is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and State Farm VP Management Corp., as well as operating her own insurance agency. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, offering services through advisory and brokerage channels with access to model portfolios, third-party management, and a range of financial products, including insurance.

Darrell Wright is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in North Canton, OH, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Raymond James Financial. Wright is the owner of Darrell Wright Financial Services, LLC, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized services in municipal and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Thomas Shisler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, having also worked with Axa Advisors, LLC during that time. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.