Michael Vavruska is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Impact and Provident Trust Group. Vavruska is based in Fairview Park, Ohio. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team that provides non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations incorporating tax efficiency and withdrawal strategies.

Robert Budny Jr. is an Executive Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with executives to develop wealth plans centered on their goals and aspirations. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, holding various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Benefits and Planning Consultant, and currently as Executive Planning Consultant. His professional journey includes experience at Wells Fargo Advisors as a Branch Liaison from 2019 to 2021. Robert holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, enabling him to provide comprehensive financial planning services. His career reflects a broad range of expertise in financial consulting and planning.

Katie Sweeney is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2023. Prior to her current role, she gained experience in healthcare and dental practice settings. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management using multi-asset model portfolios and provides integrated advisory, brokerage, and custody services.

Nicholas Vaglia is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mellon Investments Corp., Mellon Capital Management, and BNY Mellon. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad range of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, utilizing multiple advisory programs and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Luis Patten is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches middle school soccer for grades 6 and 7 at Open Door Christian Schools in Elyria, Ohio. 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 advisory programs and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Daniel Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vermillion, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at Northwest Investment Services, KeyBank, Citizens Bank, and Allstate Insurance Co. Outside of advising, he is a general partner and business owner of PHD Tactical. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research, along with a range of technology-enhanced investment solutions.

Daniel Gaertner Sr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2005. He participates in the Retirement Advisor Council, a group focused on trends and best practices in the 401(k) industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and asset allocation models.

Patrick Rollins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Rollins manages a rental property in Bedford, Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic modeling.

Daniel Latham is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for one year. He acts as a trustee for family trusts in Olmsted Township, OH. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by proprietary research and diversified investment evaluation methods.

Gayle Russell is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include five years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and seven years at TIAA-CREF. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a local chapter of a nonprofit Bible study organization and is a board member of the University of Connecticut School of Business Dean’s Advisory Cabinet. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors by offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios.

Sylvia Anderson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, located in Vermilion, OH. She has been with Edward Jones since 2023 and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for eight years with the Lorain City School District. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and tax-efficient strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Kalpana Beach is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Westlake, OH. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, she owns Stelmont LLC, an interior design and home staging company. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael Sofka is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for ten years each. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a lender in a personal loan arrangement providing working capital to a business involved in GolfTec Franchise golf simulator upgrades. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Joshua Marvin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Elyria, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwest Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Citizens Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Waste Wise LLC, a home-based business he owns. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced portfolio management services.

Sean Caywood is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Next Financial Group Inc for 16 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Brian Novotny is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Avon Lake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments since 2021, as well as prior positions at The Huntington Investment Company and LPL Financial. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and actively manages oversight and conflicts of interest.

Michael Duffy is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, where he worked for a combined 14 years. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using both in-house and third-party managers and offers features such as tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investment options.

John Arch is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances. The firm includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus, distinguishing its product offerings among large institutional advisers.

Jason Pence is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2005 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a board member and on the finance committee for Youth Challenge. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Andrew Crock is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2013. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007, having served as a Financial Representative from 2007 to 2011 and as an Investments Representative from 2011 to 2013. With nearly 20 years of industry experience, Andrew focuses on working with individuals, families, and businesses to identify needs and address concerns through personalized financial strategies. Andrew's approach emphasizes listening and partnering with clients to develop customized strategies that align with their unique financial objectives. He aims to support clients in navigating various market conditions and adjusting their financial plans as their goals evolve over time.