Megan Schmucker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, First National Bank, Schroedel Scullin & Bestic LLC, and Youngstown State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kurt Hurdley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Canfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and MassMutual, among others. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by structured tools and modeling techniques.

Sandra Baylor is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2006 and is also president of Baylor Services, Inc., a tax and accounting firm founded in 2014. Outside the financial sector, she owns Sandolay, Inc., a business specializing in small crafts and handmade novelty items, and is a member of the Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Elizabeth Van Dyke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise since 2018 and previously held roles at The Ohio State University and Intellectual Wealth Group. Van Dyke is a member of the Hudson Garden Club Planning Committee, where she assists with organizing fundraising events to support community beautification and scholarships. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides personalized retirement-income planning through a centralized team using proprietary research and tools.

Howard Hargate III is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2013 and has developed a practice centered on disciplined, goal-oriented wealth management. Howard specializes in building diversified portfolios aligned with client objectives, balancing growth, income, and capital preservation with an emphasis on risk management and flexibility. He holds a Bachelor's degree with a double major in Finance and Accounting from Youngstown State University, where he served as President of the Student Investment Club. Howard also earned an MBA in Finance from Nova Southeastern University. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), reflecting his expertise in fiduciary oversight and retirement planning. Howard is qualified to manage client assets on a discretionary basis through personalized investment strategies incorporating equities, fixed income, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Outside of his professional work, he resides in Canfield, Ohio with his family and enjoys activities such as working out, golf, and hunting.

Valerie D'apolito is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated investment products.

Howard Vari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Vari is also a notary public in Poland, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Joshua Post is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at W&S Brokerage Services, Western Southern Life, Huntington, MassMutual, MML Investors Services, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. He also worked at the Salem Community Center and Kent State University early in his career. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches nationwide.

Kathleen Brown is a financial advisor at Stifel with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2016. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and financial planning.

Christopher Depaola is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Boardman, OH, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations, and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sales agent with the American Veterinary Medical Association for life, property/casualty, and health insurance. MML Investors Services, LLC, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering collaborative planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and a range of investment programs.

Christina Matthews is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and involvement with Dr. Mahar MD Inc. She has also worked in academic settings at The Ohio State University and Youngstown State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sarah Walker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Boardman, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its advisory approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithmic support in its planning process.

Tesha Parker is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mariner Finance and OneMain Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of TParker LLC, a sales business based in Youngstown, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Kelcie Schiraldi is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Voya Financial Advisors, and Farmers Trust Company. Schiraldi is also involved with Living Stone Wealth Management, a separate business entity focused on tax and investment-related activities. 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 programs along with retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Morgan is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Stifel since 2009. He is based in Canfield, Ohio, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with local nonprofits, including serving on the Finance and Investment Committee of The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Finance Committee of Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley. 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 developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Wilbur Kline is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Canfield, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 11 years of industry experience, all with LPL Financial. He previously served for 35 years in the US Army Reserves. Outside of his advisory role, he owns businesses involved in retail food and beverage sales and product distribution. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing research from LPL and third-party subadvisors, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Nicholas Romeo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Bury Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

John Beato is a financial advisor at Osaic with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Beato is also an insurance agent, selling fixed annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Adam Bernard is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Equitable Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Bernard operates an independent non-variable insurance business focused on fixed annuities and life insurance. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large advisor network.

Brad Hansen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Salem, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and was previously employed by Talmer Bank and Trust from 2014 to 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.