Phyllis Richards is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Hudson, OH, holding nine years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 2015 and Primerica Financial Services since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Richards is the publisher and owner of Vision and View Media, LLC, a newspaper serving African American and Hispanic communities. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Theodore Sadar is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and transitioned to Cetera in 2024. He also owns Sadar Financial, a consulting business focused on business development and cash flow coordination. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Jeffrey Clifford is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Huntington Investment Company, Firstmerit Bank, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a collegiate baseball umpire with the Collegiate Baseball Umpires Alliance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Timothy Porter Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2015 and is also employed by Wentz Financial Group as an associate. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Maison Ross is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wentz Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Ross’s background includes roles in investment strategy and financial advising. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Brian Fitting is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. His professional background includes roles at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and running his own firm, Fitting Tax & Financial LLC, where he provides tax preparation and accounting services alongside financial advising. He is also a CPA and enrolled agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients through independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing various portfolio management platforms and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lisa Loughry is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tallmadge, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Mutual of America Securities LLC and Mutual of America Life Insurance Company from 2014 to 2025 before joining Ameriprise in 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marie Chiarucci is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary on the board of the Riverwoods Homeowners Association and volunteers to provide free financial advice to widows through Wings for Widows. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary retirement income recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

Gregory Terhune is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dylan Lanning is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He is also an associate and senior relationship manager at Western Reserve Resources Corporation. Prior to his financial services career, he held roles at various retail companies including Dunkin Donuts and Polo Ralph Lauren. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to provide tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports a broad network of affiliated advisory firms.

David Gossett III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of a publishing company in Cleveland and the CFA Society Cleveland, and he also streams video games on Twitch. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Kathleen Futey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Aurora, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Sonkin Cellars, a wine-making business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Joshua Dautovic is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning that incorporates broad investment perspectives and structured scenario modeling.

Matthew Pallo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stow, Ohio. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license and has eight years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones following a 19-year career at Walgreens. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Andrae Hampton is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions with PNC Funds Distributor LLC and PNC Capital Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Dreams Academy, a mentorship program for young men, and serves as a wedding officiant. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including registered investment companies and model portfolios.

Richard Lucas is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also worked with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2006 and was involved with Space Dog Properties, LLC from 2005 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Lewis Wentz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Hudson, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2015 and is also the owner of Hummer Entertainment, a holding company for a car collection. He founded Fear the Roo Collective LLC, a nonprofit supporting Akron University basketball, and serves as a director of the Wentz Family Foundation, involved in charitable donation decisions. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to assist clients in achieving their goals and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Kenneth Frost Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tallmadge, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Keith Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is the sole proprietor of AMK Hudson Realty, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of investment services. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeroen Heijnen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & Co., Inc. for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research and model portfolios.