Christine Gerst is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in comprehensive wealth management strategies that align with her clients' financial and personal goals. Christine provides tailored advice and access to investment insights from Merrill, along with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to address various financial needs. Her client focus areas include college education planning, defined contribution plan investment consulting, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, and wealth management for women. With extensive experience in the financial services industry, Christine serves a diverse clientele, including physicians, corporate executives, business owners, and members of the LGBT community. She holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christine earned her bachelor's degree from Youngstown State University. Christine is actively involved in community organizations, serving on the boards of YWCA Mahoning Valley and The Henry H. Stambaugh Auditorium, as well as participating in the Akron Children's Hospital Community Leadership Council and the Athena Award Committee. Her personal interests include cooking, fishing, football, gardening, spending time with family, and watching movies.

David Clementi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Youngstown, OH, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Christ for All Nations and Light of Life Rescue Mission. He is also the author of a non-investment book scheduled for release in 2025. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Diane Spagnola is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch for 21 years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an officer for the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a nonprofit organization involved in marketing and fundraising. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and models to support client financial plans, acting primarily in an advisory capacity.

Madeleine Stevens is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as at Citigroup Global Markets since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a rental property business with her spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and model-based planning tools.

Joel Matthews II is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Ameriprise since 2013, initially at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and currently serves as an advisor at Ameriprise. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Canfield, Ohio. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income advice and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Jennifer Campbell is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. Additionally, she is commissioned as a Notary Public in the State of Ohio. 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 discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

William Day is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously with Cuna Mutual Group and Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. Day operates out of Cortland, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national 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 services, and retirement plan consulting supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven strategies.

Robert Ford is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Youngstown, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Prior to his financial services career, he taught 5th and 6th grade social studies at Austintown Local Schools for 29 years. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, utilizing model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, providing a tiered wrap-fee structure and a range of investment models.

Jason Witkoski is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments, Huntington National Bank, and VALIC Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of MJ2 Holdings, LLC, a real estate-related business based in Hubbard, Ohio. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Lindsay Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Lewis worked at CUNA Mutual Group, CUNA Brokerage Services, Carrie Ratliff State Farm, Cetera Investment Services, and First National Bank of Pennsylvania. Outside of advisory work, Lewis is involved in real estate rental activities. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

David Maxwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Youngstown, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 14 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at OSAIC, Bury Financial Group, and SagePoint Financial. He is also involved with Maxwell Asset Management and provides non-variable insurance services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management options, including model portfolios and research support, with both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Douglas Corp is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a year at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online offerings.

James Clarke is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Youngstown, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2009 and is also affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. and Local Knowledge. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses a tiered wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Randall Pompeo Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA and its affiliated entities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

David Troutman is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual before founding Troutman Financial Group, LLC. Troutman serves as Sergeant at Arms for a local Toastmasters International chapter. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports a range of program options including model portfolios, direct indexing, and unified managed accounts.

David Rider is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 1999, currently serving at their Cortland, OH office. Outside of his advisory role, he is chairman of the City of Cortland Zoning Appeals Board and owns ALK Operations LLC, a financial services management company. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services for individuals nearing or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Desiree Cruciger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera Investment Advisors LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2014 and has been affiliated with First National Bank of PA since 2012. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a part owner and member of Aura Genetics of Ohio LLC, attending quarterly meetings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, leveraging affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Aydin Hanousek is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Capital Insurance Group and positions in education at the University of Mount Union and Canfield High School. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Cynthia Shively is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1986. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Central Christian Church, sits on the board of the Elmview Professional Park Condominium Association, and participates on the local advisory board for the Salvation Army Warren OH Corps. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, using a centralized consulting team alongside individual advisors.

Alexander Baker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including SagePoint Financial, Voya Financial, and General Electric Health Care. Baker operates Bury Financial Group, a business related to his LPL advisory practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.