Douglas Briner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Uniontown, Ohio. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Honda for ten years and Aerotek for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Marc Miller is the Vice President and Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his current role, he partners with clients to support them through their critical financial decisions by leveraging a financial planning process that is comfortable, flexible, and understandable. Marc has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, holding various positions including Vice President, Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2025, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2017, and Investment Representative from 2011 to 2012. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Ameriprise Financial from 2002 to 2010 and at Key Bank from 2010 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License.

Linda Porter is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Thorne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Hudson Financial Group LLC. He is based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Donald Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Barrett also operates a business under the name Barrett Financial Group in Kent, Ohio. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Theresa Meinen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Lawrence, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1985. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, offering a range of investment models implemented with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors.

Brian Cole is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Akron, OH, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2002 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers.

Pervis Stepney is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Fidelity Investments since 2000, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, advisory role to multiple registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic techniques in its investment process.

Craig Finger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ricardo Popovsky is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 19 years prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for his mother’s estate. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

James Schaefer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Brimfield, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2002 and has prior experience with UTC Aerospace and Ohio Strip Steel. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as part-time referrals through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices, offering model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Matthew Kissell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Cetera and related entities since 2025. Kissell also owns Kissell Financial, LLC, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services, and serves on the board of the Garrettsville Baseball Association Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Matthew Leamon is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Dick Russell Liquidations, as well as experience in education and business operations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Brian Bishop is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® certification and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 27 years of industry experience, including roles at Sii Investments, Inc. and ownership of Bishop Financial Advisors since 2001. Outside of advising, he is involved with Bishop Tax Service, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to proprietary and third-party research and model portfolios.

Kristine Prisk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dustin Davies is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brecksville, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and having 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and PNC Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Mark Annichine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 license and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity golf coach for the Twinsburg City School District and works as an athletic official referee. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.

Kenneth Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Cetera and Cetera Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Kenneth W. Jones Financial Advisors, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research and technology solutions.

Brian Schlotter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera and Payroll Advisors, and he has been associated with Rossi, Schlotter & Co. since 1988. Schlotter is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Walter & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Mark Pagni is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Pagni serves as chairperson of the Akron Children's Hospital Foundation and holds leadership roles with the Children's Hospital Foundation and a local homeowners association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.