Jeffrey West is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2015 and with Alpha Retirement Solutions since 2013. He is also an independent insurance agent through Alpha Property and Casualty. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and estates. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of investment approaches and custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Ronald Skowronsky is a financial advisor at Cetera with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation through FRC TAX, LLC and American Tax Service, reflecting his engagement in related financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Robert Funk is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Peter Novak is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2005 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Novak serves as a board member of Air Technical Industries. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs, including third-party managed models and proprietary services, to serve clients across various wealth levels.

Donald Qualters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and First Dominion Capital Corp. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Slyman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2002. He leads Slyman Wealth Management, focusing on developing customized wealth management strategies tailored to individual client financial goals. John is a qualified Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, including individual stocks and bonds, model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. John holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) certification awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and is also designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He graduated from Cleveland State University with a Bachelor's degree in Finance and is a graduate of St. Edward High School. From 2019 through 2024, John has been recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list. He is committed to providing appropriate wealth strategies and clearly communicating these to clients, supported by an experienced team. Outside of his professional career, John is a former board member of the St. Edward High School alumni association. He resides in Westlake with his wife Elisa and their children, Jaeden and Eliana. His personal interests include baseball, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, reading, running, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Lauren D Itto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Avon, Ohio. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she worked for five years at the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and five years with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Brennan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Westlake, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves as a board member of Ronald McDonald Charities Northeast Ohio. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

William Theis Jr. is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 1999 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services through a nationwide network of advisers.

Christian Lucci is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management and Scottrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory duties, Lucci serves as Vice President and Secretary of New Growth Stables LLC, which is involved in horse boarding and lessons. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering integrated wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. Its Schwab Wealth Advisory program combines non-discretionary investment guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured approach to alternative investments.

Robert Brown is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Amherst, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010, having previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and advisory programs, offering services that include mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Jeffery Walker is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Vermillion, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. since 2012. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and planning on a range of topics without managing client portfolios directly, focusing instead on planning and managed-account services delivered separately.

Rachal Tate is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has additional experience at Bellefaire JCB. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Justin Maciak is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Vantage Financial Group Inc. for ten years and has been involved with Out of the Woods Tree Service since 2017. 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 range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technology-driven investment strategies.

Megan Hoholski is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Dollar Bank and Rainbow Station Haymarket. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu that includes cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Andrew Mcdonnell is a financial professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Velocity Advisors, American United Life, and OneAmerica Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Mcdonnell is involved as an outreach coordinator for the Lorain County GOP, serves as a Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy and Ohio National Guard recruiting efforts, and owns Akron City FC-Lorain, a local soccer club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party investment managers across various program structures.

Dominic Giovannazzo is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Creative Wealth Associates, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2013. Prior to his advisory career, he worked with the Bay Village Parks & Recreation Department for six years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs non-discretionary planning and risk profiling using analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Robin Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2021, Johnson worked at Cetera Advisor Networks from 2018 to 2021 and has operated Robin Johnson CPA LLC, a tax preparation and accounting practice, since 2011. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.

Cheryl Janik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sheffield Village, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequoia Wealth Management, LLC, and Advantage Investment Management LLC, in addition to her tenure at LPL Financial since 2012. Janik serves as a board member of the North College Commons Condominium Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Michael Schafer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously managed M&S Financial Services Dba Great Lakes, CPA's for 10 years and has worked with Raymond James Financial since 2009. Schafer serves as an officer and treasurer for a local condominium association. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports its advisors with analytical tools and a variety of advisory programs.