Kevin Bukvic is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing the Cleveland Westlake Investor Center. In this role, he focuses on fostering a strong culture and providing coaching to advisors to achieve superior outcomes for clients. Kevin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through various roles including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Customer Service Representative at Charles Schwab from 2013 to 2014.

Kathleen Graham is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with OSAIC since 2024, previously working at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for 12 years. She also holds an insurance life license as a Senior RSSP at Securities America as part of her job duties. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with various advisory platforms, utilizing tools like asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance questionnaires to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Nick Pietrocola is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in surveys related to the financial services industry. 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 ongoing, written retirement-income planning and advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joel Jensen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He previously spent 21 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining Cambridge in 2024. Jensen holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Westlake, Ohio. He is also the owner of Wealthplan Partners LLC, an independent advisory business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals utilizing multiple custody platforms and proprietary as well as third-party model strategies.

Scott Jones is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, Jones is Vice President at CKE Financial Services, LLC. 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 nonprofits. The firm employs risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports both retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisors.

Tyler Amos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2004 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2011. Amos serves as an advisory board member and secretary for the University of Akron Finance Advisory Board, contributing to academic programming and departmental support. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, providing bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Nathan Davis is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America before joining Raymond James & Associates, where he has been since 2025. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Scott Masters is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating advanced modeling techniques such as Monte Carlo simulations.

Curtis Bissell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Bissell serves as Vice President of Buckets of Hope for Tender Hearts, a nonprofit supporting child loss organizations, and is the Pastor of the Online Campus for Garfield Memorial United Methodist Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across various financial topics without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Ryan Mckean is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2021, he worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company from 2004 to 2021. He is also a board member of the Beck Center for the Arts, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering proprietary and third-party model strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Stephan Smelko is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Reno Rod and Gun Club in Becksville, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

James Chippi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

James Jump is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a solar energy business where he assists with navigating tax incentives and sales strategies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and managed portfolios that may include a variety of investment vehicles.

Richard Sofka is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James & Associates and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for 14 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Laura Weiner Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lorain, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice primarily for assets managed within Ameriprise.

Steven Furjanic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at SII Investments, Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as a scoreboard operator for Cleveland State University. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various technological tools.

Erica Brown is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients to develop holistic, all-weather financial plans tailored to their specific goals, investment preferences, and risk tolerance. She applies her expertise to create customized strategies that address individual financial needs. Her professional experience includes roles as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2025 and as a Registered Client Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2018 to 2021. These positions have contributed to her knowledge and skills in financial planning and client service.

Dawn Dempsey Smerke is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 38 years of industry experience. She has owned and operated Dempsey Financial Services LLC since 1996, providing investment and retirement strategies for individuals, businesses, and nonprofits. Dawn is also involved in selling fixed insurance products, including health, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Timothy Leonard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. He held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee of Holy Name High School in Parma Heights, Ohio. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of financial products delivered through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Gary Mendelow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Equities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of MENDYFERGU LLC and the owner of K AND G PARTS PLUS, both non-investment related businesses. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.