Jess Hurst II is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes roles at Impel Wealth Management and Cetera Advisors LLC, among others. Hurst serves on several nonprofit boards and committees in the Akron, Ohio area and is an author and publisher of financial-related books. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and ongoing supervision across multiple program and custodian structures.

Nancy Lauren is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Primerica Advisors since 2017, following experience at Primerica Financial Services and Smith Foods. She serves on the board of Wincleveland, a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 financial advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodial services.

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.

Ruby Jain is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Jain receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products, as well as mortgage loan products. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, managing approximately $15.5 billion in assets.

Shaun Soukenik is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Farmers National Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, institutional, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Michael Rufo is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including the period when the firm operated as Axa Advisors. Rufo serves as a board member of St. Paschal Baylon in Highland Heights, OH. 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 advisory programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers, focusing on tailored risk assessment and model matching without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Lois Gregory is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Securities among other firms. Gregory serves as an unpaid board member of Trinity-Love Inc, a nonprofit focused on assisting impoverished communities in developing countries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor supporting a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Jay Schulman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, Schulman works as a group exercise instructor at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Kevin Longanecker is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2011 and currently conducts sales activities under the PrimeVision Financial Group DBA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sales representative for Tee Time Golf Pass, a discount golf program. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

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.

Alexander Karius is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with individuals and families to develop strategies for estate planning, tax minimization, and income production in retirement, aiming to help clients secure the life they have envisioned. He serves a diverse range of clients including business owners, doctors, and teachers, addressing concerns such as investment preservation, tax impact mitigation, and financial provision for family members. Alexander employs a system called Personal Wealth Analysis®, designed to assist clients in preserving and nurturing their wealth toward their financial goals. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Mercyhurst College and a Master's Degree from the University of Akron. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and communicates in English and Russian. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with the organizations Golden Retrievers In Need and ROTARACT. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, football, golfing, pickleball, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

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.

Ciarra Brunn is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She is the owner of Marathon Financial Services, Inc., and serves as a poll worker and board member of the Rotary Club of Ravenna, where she coordinates community service activities. Additionally, she provides notary services as needed. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or construct bespoke strategies across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Andrea Looney is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Stow, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and with seven years of experience at UBS following three years at Coleman Professional Services. She has worked in the financial services industry for a total of ten years. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of financial products and research-based investment strategies.

Matthew Norris is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Wentz Financial Group, where he engages in product research and due diligence. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers a range of advisory programs, including specialized services for municipal and public finance clients.

Thomas Shisler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 1999. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm relies on a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors to deliver tailored investment solutions and ERISA fiduciary services.

Phillip Peachock Jr. is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Catch the Impossible, Inc. and Audio Ape, Inc., which manufactures and sells entertainment industry hardware. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Abigail Windham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she held positions in education and payroll services, including roles at Pinellas County Schools and Paychex. She also has experience working at Gervasi Vineyards and as a self-employed entrepreneur with Windham Acres. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jefferson Sarchione is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Cox Automotive - VinSolutions, and Sarchione Auto Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.