James Martin is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Martin Financial Services for 14 years. Martin is also the owner of Martin Financial Group, LLC, where he manages his Ameriprise business. 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 annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Lefever is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Salem, Ohio, with eight years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Christian Healthcare Ministries for seven years. Edward Jones serves more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of wealth management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Joel Matthews is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canfield, Ohio, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of advising, Matthews manages cattle operations through Matthews Cattle Company, LLC. 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 income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Daniel Cvercko is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the financial secretary for St. John's Greek Orthodox Church and volunteers as a coach for multiple youth sports, including baseball, soccer, basketball, and football. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm 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 large network of independent advisors and provides access to various investment models and third-party managers.

Daniel Aulizia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2005 before joining Wells Fargo in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kyle Vaclav is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Poland, Ohio. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts, supported by algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Keith Downard is a financial advisor at Stifel with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel since 2009. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Scott Schulick is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Schulick is actively involved in numerous community and nonprofit organizations, including serving on boards related to education, historic preservation, cultural awareness, and charitable foundations, as well as teaching part-time in accounting and finance at Youngstown State University. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses, emphasizing client discretion in implementation.

Tamara Gilmartin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 31 years of experience with the firm. She is based in Canfield, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Notary is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Youngstown, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1989. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. This service provides written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Strollo is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Stifel in 2024, he worked at Lane and Burke, L.P.A. and has a background that includes time at Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning analyses.

Karen Sciortino is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and market simulations.

Ryan Wetzel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has built his career over the past 10 years helping individuals and families develop financial strategies that align with their personal priorities and long-term goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income planning, and portfolio management services. Ryan holds a Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Akron and holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Sports & Entertainment (SE). He emphasizes understanding clients’ unique perspectives to deliver transparent and personalized wealth management solutions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys bowling, cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family. He is also involved in community efforts through United Way’s Success By 6 initiative.

Kristen Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model financial outcomes.

George Burns is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2007. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Its advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, offering model asset allocations that may incorporate ESG criteria.

Howard Lewis Jr. is a financial advisor at Stifel with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel since 2009. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide investment analysis and asset allocation guidance.

Jeffrey Sanfilippo is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a sports and fitness coach with the New Castle School District. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment approaches and offers access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs, along with affiliated insurance and trust services.

George Roman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canfield, OH, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support its clients, primarily through managed accounts.

Amy Shope is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Cetera Wealth Services, The Strategic Financial Alliance, Lehner Shope Wealth Group, Berthel, Fisher & Company, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of her advisory work, she is a co-founder and director of Dylans House, a nonprofit providing housing for autistic individuals, and the founder of Women Rising, an organization focused on women's empowerment events. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of independent advisors.

Katie Solvesky is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has built a career since 2001. She specializes in creating highly customized financial strategies that evolve with her clients' personal and business circumstances, with a particular focus on helping business owners monetize their efforts to meet their goals. Katie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business Administration from Youngstown State University and has earned several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®. She has also studied at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business while earning her CPWA® Certificate. Her expertise encompasses areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement planning, tax minimization, and individual and corporate investment strategy. In addition to her professional work, Katie is involved in various organizations including the Estate Planning Council of Cleveland and the Investment & Wealth Institute. She volunteers with The Beatitude House as well as in school and children’s activities. Outside of work, she enjoys activities such as yoga, skiing, kayaking, hiking, antiquing, cooking, gardening, horseback riding, football, volleyball, and spending time with her family. Katie resides in Chagrin Falls with her family.