Ryan Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and previously spent nine years at Bank of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products than typical institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michelle Graham is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. She is based in Toledo, Ohio. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services from investment policy statement preparation to participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ian Malhoit is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the Genacross Lutheran Services Foundation, where he also participates on the finance committee overseeing endowment allocations and scholarship fund activity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation to generate and tailor retirement income recommendations.

Melanie Connelly is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sarah Jobak is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 credential with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning delivered through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside Global Investment Committee estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Kathleen Tollison is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an LLC supporting her financial advisory practice and is involved as an agent in fixed annuity business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to tailor recommendations while maintaining client decision authority.

John Mayer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Rebecca Taylor is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Osaic Wealth Inc. since 2018, following ten years at Signator Investors Inc. Outside of her advisory work, Taylor serves as Secretary and board member for Anne Grady Services, a nonprofit organization in Toledo, OH. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to managed account solutions. The firm's investment approach incorporates asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and portfolio construction using a range of asset classes managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jack Sweeney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Fifth Third Bank and has an academic background at The Ohio State University - Fisher College of Business. Outside of his advisory role, Sweeney is involved with Sweeney Wealth Advisors, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory and brokerage services, featuring both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Susan Brown is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services since 2021, following seven years at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, covering various program structures and custodial relationships.

David Bodner is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Toledo, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Maumee Rotary Service Foundation, where he participates in approving grants for education and literacy programs. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and provides a range of investment and event-driven planning programs.

Matthew Darah is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he works with clients to develop plans to achieve their financial goals. His areas of focus include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Before joining Merrill, Matthew worked as a consultant for FactSet Research Systems in Chicago, Illinois, providing solutions to financial professionals. He also gained experience in investment management at Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, Ohio while attending The Ohio State University. He graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree, specializing in Finance and minoring in Economics. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Matthew lives in Sylvania, Ohio with his wife, Melanie, and their two sons. He is involved with several organizations in Northwest Ohio, including TutorSmart, and enjoys football, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

John King is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, King serves as a zoning board member for Sylvania Township and owns real estate development and land conservation businesses. 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.

Kent Wyse is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, Wyse is also involved as a sales agent in life and health insurance through Shaw-Wyse, and he owns a business that rents unused office space. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved analytical tools and offering event-driven planning services such as divorce and estate settlement planning.

Kevin Conant is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Toledo, OH, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2011 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm employs a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Gregory Shemas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2009. He serves as a board member on the St. Elias Church Endowment Committee, advising on investments for the fund. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through multiple channels, emphasizing tailored financial plans and investment recommendations supported by extensive research and a broad affiliate network.

Robert Buschur is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020. Robert W. Baird & Co.'s DDK Group operates within its Private Wealth Management practice, advising individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party managers and offering both traditional and complex investment strategies.

Andrew Weiner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toledo, Ohio, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and is currently with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Maumee Valley Country Day School and Sunset Retirement Communities, including a term as chairman of the latter. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Edward Nolette is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning solutions.

Anthony Adamshick is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He collaborates closely with clients to review their financial goals and objectives, develop tailored strategies, implement investment plans, and provide ongoing reviews and updates. His approach emphasizes flexibility in response to changing market conditions while leveraging insights from Merrill and solutions from Bank of America. Anthony has been with Merrill since 1989, beginning his career in Toledo, Ohio, after earning a Master of Business Administration in finance from the University of Toledo. He also holds a Bachelor's degree from The Defiance College and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. His expertise includes managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Prior to his current role, he served as a producing manager with Merrill. Outside of his professional life, Anthony participates in community volunteering aligned with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement. He enjoys an active lifestyle that includes biking, football, golf, hiking, reading, running, skiing, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family. Married for over 35 years, he has four children.