Jason Bennett is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously at Axa Advisors. He serves as the treasurer of the Rocky River Soccer Organization. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory programs, including third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored solutions, emphasizing client-specific risk assessment and tailored investment models.

Clarise Vennitti is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade over her career. Outside of finance, she is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and coaches athletes at a CrossFit gym. Charles Schwab 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Patrick Healy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Austin Marciniak is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently associated with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH. His prior work includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, First Watch, The J.M. Smucker Company, and the University of Akron. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Michael Hartnett is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with individuals and families to develop and implement comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their financial goals. He focuses on building trusting partnerships to help clients feel comfortable and confident with their plans. Michael has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, serving first as a Financial Consultant and currently as a Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to that, he worked as a Senior Associate at Paragon Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2020.

Barry Rice Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Frank Dilalla is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2017 and previously was with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2009 to 2017. 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 wide range of clients including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, with a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Matthew Rising is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fairview Park, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Ohio Investment Partners and has experience outside the financial industry with Rover, a pet sitting service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and 529 account management, with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Steve Lull is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 1996, also working with Bank of America since 2022. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Cygan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and MML Investors Services. He serves as a board member of the Cleveland Dyslexia Center, a nonprofit providing free one-on-one tutoring for children with dyslexia. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with access to various investment strategies and third-party money managers.

Ankit Patel is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' financial situations to collaboratively develop financial plans aimed at achieving their goals. Prior to his current role, Ankit served as a Financial Advisor at Key Investment Services from 2019 to 2023. His professional experience centers on investment consulting and financial advising, helping clients manage and plan their financial futures.

John Lipaj is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at True North Wealth Management and multiple consulting and advisory positions since 2019. Lipaj is currently involved with E&M Consulting, Strategic Retirement Solutions, and CKE Financial Services as a financial advisor. 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 provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management through a large network of advisors.

Drew Roggenburk is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2022 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Roggenburk serves in leadership roles within the lacrosse community, including Treasurer and President of the North Coast Chapter of US Lacrosse and Treasurer of the Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame. He also assists with cash operations for the Cleveland Oktoberfest, a family-run nonprofit event. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients from individual investors to institutions, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through multiple advisory programs. The firm combines in-house and third-party investment resources and provides access to capital markets and alternative investment opportunities.

Jamelie Hartman is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith since 2014, also spending time at Bank of America, N.A. since 2025. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Steven Schmittle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oberlin, Ohio, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Bentley is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James since 2016. Bentley serves on the Audit Committee for the City of Lakewood. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, providing financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Timothy Herling is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Westlake, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an independent contractor providing financial planning support through Creative Wealth Associates and is licensed to sell term insurance through his agency. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to evaluate potential outcomes and supports clients through its extensive advisor network and advisory programs.

William Laverty is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services directly and through corporate agreements.

Julianna Miller is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Mark Vavruska is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel for 14 years before joining Ameriprise, where he has been since 2020. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.