Yago Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property business in Pittsburgh. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bonita Haubert is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 1985 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. 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 uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and manages third-party asset managers with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation.

Derek Carmichael is a financial advisor at Stifel in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has coached high school baseball since 2022, currently serving as the head baseball coach at Archbishop Hoban High School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Carol Hoffman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canton, Ohio, with 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools, including Monte Carlo simulations, to model financial outcomes.

Randy Mcgill is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Canton, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and its affiliate Raymond James Financial Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Diamond Dreams Sports Academy, a baseball and softball training facility. 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, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and emphasizes analytical tools to guide client decisions, supporting its recommendations through advisory programs and partnerships.

Bridget Beddell is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. in Canton, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 2015, she has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services and also works as an associate with PortfolioVision. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its offerings with advanced analytical tools and specialized programs such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Scott Marsh is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canton, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2018 to 2022. He also has a background that includes time at Charles Auto Family and involvement with First Christian Church. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeanette Arrasmith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Canton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2005. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brad Huffman is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been employed since 1994. He has amassed over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in areas such as divorce transition planning, education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Brad holds a bachelor's degree in corporate finance from the University of Toledo, graduating summa cum laude. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) designation in 2005 and also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credentials. His professional approach is consultative, focusing on understanding clients' financial situations and goals to offer tailored recommendations and ongoing strategy reviews. Brad and his team are prepared to collaborate with clients' legal and tax advisors as needed. In addition to his professional work, Brad has served as past president of the North Canton Rotary. He enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family, including his son and grandson who reside near Columbus, Ohio.

Vincent Rooney is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Canton, OH, with 32 years of industry experience and a Series 63 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and annual advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Juliet Halter is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President and signing officer of Birch Road LLC, a family-owned entity managing property interests. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Chris Gnandt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in independent insurance brokering and was previously associated with Finn Financial, Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, typically with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, primarily focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Joseph Schindel is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Canton, OH, with 12 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2014, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Schindel serves as Treasurer and board member for the nonprofit organization Caring and Serving Together (CAST) in Canton. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm delivers its advisory services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party asset managers and firm-offered programs, focusing on personalized investment strategies without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Benjamin Kirksey is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience in wealth management. He began his career with Merrill in Canton, Ohio, in 2007, later joined UBS in 2015 to expand his expertise, and has since returned to Merrill where he continues to assist clients in managing and preserving their wealth. His expertise encompasses areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Benjamin focuses on connecting clients to appropriate resources and plans tailored to their individual goals, including funding education, retirement lifestyle planning, and addressing potential healthcare costs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Benjamin has interests in cooking, horseback riding, music, pickleball, reading, spending time with his family, tennis, and watching movies.

Timothy Rice is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1996 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he holds power of attorney in a non-investment-related capacity. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Laurie Thompson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and offering 29 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. She is also a licensed Notary Public and offers notary services to clients. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Kirk Hunter is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 1997 and follows a disciplined process to assist clients in achieving their financial objectives. Kirk provides traditional advice and guidance and is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined discretionary strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Kirk holds a Bachelor's Degree from Indiana University and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the Wharton School of Business. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation in 2007 and the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation in 2008. Additionally, he holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Residing in Jackson Township, Ohio, Kirk is active in his community and participates in church activities, youth sports, and serves underprivileged children. His client focus areas include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, and services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits.

Ed Karam II is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Debra Messner is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canal Fulton, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in non-investment related referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers overseen by an independent consultant and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Steven Tadayon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc, and Key Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a watch buying and selling business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialty activities such as private fund relationships and commodity pool operations.