Jason Lukz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services for eight years, as well as at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities for three years. He is the owner and sole proprietor of Golden Financial Consulting, LLC, operating under the marketing name NIR. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Jeremiah Brudno is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Susan Paolo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating a total of 11 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Maxwell Grundy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CarbonWeb, The Mormile Agency, and Ryan King Insurance & Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Holmes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2009 and started a financial services business under the name Holmes and Associates Asset Management in 2008. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Daniel Rayl is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at American Portfolios for 16 years and operates Rayl Financial Services, a sole proprietorship offering tax, accounting, and investment services. Outside of advising, he is a member of Samaritan Ministries, a Christian healthcare organization, and serves as a poll worker and condo association board member in his community. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and uses asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to tailor portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

John Barbish is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 17 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Cetera Wealth Services, Barbish Financial Group, and West Point Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Barbish Gardens, LLC, a family garden business that grows vegetables and sells spices at farmers markets. He is also a candidate for the Ohio House of Representatives. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor 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 provides access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Kurt Marlow is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise Financial Services. His prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, LPL Financial, Firstmerit Advisors, Inc., Invest Financial Corporation, and National Planning Corporation. He is involved in his community as a board member overseeing field maintenance for Madison Youth Baseball & Fastpitch Softball and sits on the board of the nonprofit Deepwood Industries. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service which offers tailored retirement-income planning advice based on proprietary research and algorithmic tools.

Bryan Fox is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ProEquities, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, and Harbor Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Nikolaus Wearsch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Mentor, Ohio, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he holds ownership and leadership roles in several support companies, including Carver Financial Services LLC and W4 Tetons LLC, and is involved in agricultural activities through Mauch Farms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools, and it maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brandon Fritts is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Certinia (formerly FinancialForce). He also operates Johnnycake Financial, a non-investment related support company based in Mentor, OH. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and notable municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory programs.

Mitchell Seelinger is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. Mitchell partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans that align with their goals and preferences, utilizing Fidelity's tools and resources to implement prudent long-term investment strategies. He focuses on simplifying and organizing the retirement planning process for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Mitchell enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Yahel Hill is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2025, Hill held roles at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and several logistics and management companies. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Cunningham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at The O.N. Equity Sales Company for ten years and has been associated with Ohio National Financial Services since 2010. He also operates Cunningham Tax and Financial Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Adam Lulow is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Concord, Ohio, where he has worked since 2007. He has 19 years of industry experience and previously worked with AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board trustee and mentor for Leadership Lake County. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and personal or plan information.

Roseann Divincenzo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2012 and was previously affiliated with Carver Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Outside of advising, she serves as a Registered Compliance Administrator and provides client service support at Carver Financial Services, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor to enhance its public finance services.

Katherine Dean is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley and PNC Investments since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Katie Beth Designs, LLC, a seamstress business based in Mentor, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Victoria Mannarino is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., where she spent over two decades. Mannarino also has involvement with non-variable insurance activities outside her advisory role. 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 portfolio management services supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Piero Colecchia is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Cohen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chardon, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2026 and previously held roles at The Huntington National Bank, Huntington Investment Company, W&S Brokerage Services, and Western & Southern Life. 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 written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.