Tamika Thomas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Capital Advisors and Carver Financial Services. Thomas also works as a paraplanner for Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.

Franklin Alltop is a financial advisor at Cetera holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles in a variety of service and retail industries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory network serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform combining affiliated and third-party strategies.

Alexandria Francis is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Gilmore Jasion Mahler, Ltd. Alexandria is currently based in Orange, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to build model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and holds distinctive registrations such as with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

Kevin Cavanagh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord Township, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and also operates Kevin Cavanagh LLC, a copyediting business where he mentors students, including those at Pepperdine University, on their dissertations. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Cuyahoga County and Case Western Reserve University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, all under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Malchesky is a financial professional at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at AllState Insurance Company and Travelers Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a premium auditor at Travelers Insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management approaches, third-party money managers, and customizable strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Andrew Zalic is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Carver Financial Services, and previously spent twelve years at Mai Capital Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling in a non-discretionary advisory model and supports municipal finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Dave Molnar is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and was previously with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in professional bowling. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various account types.

Bryan Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Avantax Advisory Services and LPL Financial, among others. Outside of financial advising, he is a co-founder of Avayla Solutions LLC, a software company that provides a mobile app for high school concessions and small stadium venues, and serves on the board of the United Way of Lake County. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement diversified investment strategies through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services.

Daniel Ciolek Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Danielciolek Asset Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., each for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Becker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes time at Tucker Ellis and DMG Group, both before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and proprietary advisory tools.

Benjamin Simerly is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Concord, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been involved with multiple affiliated entities since 2019, including Lakehouse Family Wealth and Cleveland Clinic Family Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Grandview Ventures LLC, which provides information technology services, and is active in photography. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple account platforms.

Bradley Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022, Cetera since 2020, First Allied Advisory Services from 2012 to 2020, and First Allied Securities from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory career, he is the sole owner of Royal Paladin Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

Austin Vitello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc., and he has also been involved with K&R Vitello & Associates. Outside of advisory services, he receives compensation related to sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is the sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and manages about $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies.

Robert Zappitelli II is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Zappitelli Financial Services, where he provides accounting and tax preparation, and he is also a certified Remote Online Notary for the State of Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party and affiliated money managers.

Rajdeep Chatterjee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several family-owned and holding companies, including serving as CEO of Deep Investments, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and it supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large advisor network.

David Cross is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Willoughby, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington National Bank, The Huntington Investment Company, PNC Bank, and Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement planning with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jarad Regano is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations. Regano has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and owns Regano Financial Services, Inc., a financial services firm he founded in 1999. He is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement various investment strategies under discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Jeffrey Nagle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Painesville, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and served in the United States Marines from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary of the board for Nagle Logistics Group, a family-owned trucking and logistics holding company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation support from affiliated entities.

Zachary Edwards is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Balanced Wealth Group LLC, Carver Financial Services, and The Ohio State University. He is also involved with Carver Financial Services in a support capacity, handling account opening, trading, and client service. 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, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network and affiliated firms, with specialized offerings in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting services.

Minyon Heard is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Primerica Advisors in Euclid, OH, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 2018 and has been retired since 2016. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with Primierica Mortgage and Primerica Client Services through part-time referrals and is a member of Chagrin Valley Real Estate, LLC. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients, primarily through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides trade execution and custody services through established financial institutions.