Jared Brill is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Huntington National Bank, AAA East Central, and PNC Investments. Outside of his financial career, he has served as a baseball umpire for over 15 years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 in its recommendations.

Eric Kaleal is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lighthouse Advisers, LLC and LPL Financial, among other firms. Kaleal serves as president of Mission4Maureen, a nonprofit providing financial aid to families affected by brain cancer and brain tumor treatment. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors, serving individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients. 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.

Leonard Peffer is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities LLC, Citizens Securities, Inc., Edward Jones, and Securities America Advisors, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending eligible strategies.

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 with Ameriprise in Concord, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent multiple years with The Huntington National Bank and The Huntington Investment Company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach involves a centralized team providing written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice, utilizing proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

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 at Raymond James Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Raymond James in 2018. He is a partner in Carver Financial Services LLC, a support company located in Mentor, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools to tailor investment consulting to client goals.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He is based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.