Leonard Peffer is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Edward Jones, and Securities America Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Ethan Silverman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lyndhurst, OH. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Huntington Investment Company and several other financial firms. Outside of finance, he has worked in plantscaping. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a collaborative approach involving written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Darren Ewaska is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/Private Ledger Corp., since 2004 after previously working at WS Griffith Securities, Inc. Ewaska is also involved in the restaurant business as a co-owner of Aces Grille in North Ridgeville, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions through a broad advisory platform. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional services, supporting its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Jonathan Schneider is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked primarily at Ameriprise and The Huntington National Bank and its affiliated investment companies. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning, combining research, third-party data, and proprietary tools to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Diana Zappitelli Ridenour is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior experience includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency, along with operating her own firm, Zappitelli Financial Services, since 2011. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in a family-run business that provides fingerprinting and background check services to the public and businesses in Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors with access to multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Francis Vitale is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Willoughby, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012 and previously worked with Axa Advisors. His other business activities include outside insurance appointments related to term life, universal life, and whole life insurance. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes a range of third-party advisory programs and asset management solutions.

Carla Mahoney Ott is a Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services at Fidelity Investments. Since joining Fidelity in 2015, she has held roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently Benefits and Planning Consultant. Her experience encompasses various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. Carla works closely with clients to understand their goals, values, and financial needs, developing and implementing tailored financial plans. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Carla enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, gardening, and hiking.

James Lamar is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 63 credential and six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including PNC Investments and Embrescia Wealth Management Company. Outside of advisory roles, Lamar serves as an administrative assistant and paraplanner at Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes non-discretionary planning and analytical tools tailored to client goals and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Lee Quignano is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Concord, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2009 and is the owner of Salute Financial LLC. Additionally, he has served as a notary public since 1999. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning combined with analytical tools and supports a municipal advisor and specialized advisory programs.

David Dal Broi is a CFA® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones. He has prior experience working at Leonteq Securities and Saxo Capital Markets in Hong Kong. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies with a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Frate is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2026, he worked at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of MMF99 LLC, a business related to his advisory activities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party advisory models.

Daniel Mc Ginnis is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018. Mc Ginnis is a partner in Carver Financial Services LLC, a support company based in Mentor, Ohio. 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 institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using advanced analytical tools and supports advisory programs alongside a municipal advisor affiliation uncommon among large institutional advisors.

Tom Daher is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of Tom Daher Tax & Accounting, Inc., a tax preparation services firm he founded that has been operating since 2002. He also works as an insurance agent selling fixed annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and consulting services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary authorities across multiple program structures.

Jeffrey Studniarz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Concord, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he spent nine years with Penske Automotive Group. He previously created an LLC intended for a sticker-selling business, which remains dormant. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Ryan Burnett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Connor Mathis is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at North Carolina Farm Bureau and involvement with the Wake County Board of Elections. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves registered investment companies and offers model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

Nancy Williams is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked extensively with Raymond James Financial Services since 1997 and is currently associated with Carver Financial Services LLC, where she assists clients with financial planning needs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting, employing analytical tools to illustrate potential outcomes and supports clients in implementing recommendations through various advisory programs.

Rebecca Barbe is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a certified needles trainer with Needles, Inc., a position she has held since 2018. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Daniel Di Blasi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chardon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA Advisors LLC, Equitable Advisors, and Lincoln Financial. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Dan DiBlasi Photography, providing general photographic services including portraits and event photography. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Angela Thompson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG frameworks and broader derivatives capabilities.