Andrew Varca is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for The David J. Joseph Company/TEXAS PORT RECYCLING from 2016 to 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jason Clemens is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Ameriprise in Canton, OH, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 2003 and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Clemens serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Lake Wrestling Club. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tailored, non-discretionary retirement strategies within an investment universe influenced by Ameriprise’s affiliated products.

Anthoula Poleondakis is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works with clients to address various financial goals, including education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, and socially responsible and values-based investing. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Akron with a concentration in Financial Planning and Real Estate Finance. Antha is also certified as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation after completing the educational component at The Wharton School of Business. Additionally, she holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Antha serves as a board member for the Akron Community Foundation Women's Endowment Fund and is involved with other non-profit groups. She has been recognized on multiple Forbes lists for her work in wealth management. Her personal interests include adventure sports, basketball, boating, cooking, horseback riding, scuba diving, skiing, spending time with her family, surfing, and traveling.

Georgia Beach is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to her current role, she worked at Origami Owl from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is a wedding officiant available to friends and family at no cost. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Thomas Fayen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Sherwin-Williams for twelve years before joining Fidelity in 2023. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephanie Draper is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing personalized wealth management strategies to help clients grow and preserve their wealth for both themselves and future generations. Her approach includes retirement planning, long term care discussions, and wealth transfer strategies aligned with clients' goals. Stephanie's expertise encompasses college education planning, divorce transition planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. She holds professional designations including Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor (ADPA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master's Degree from Toledo College of Law, and a Doctorate from CWRU School of Law. Stephanie also participates actively in her community, devoting time to volunteering with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. Her personal interests include camping, gardening, genealogy, and golfing.

Mark Pagni is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Pagni serves as chairperson of the Akron Children's Hospital Foundation and holds leadership roles with the Children's Hospital Foundation and a local homeowners association. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement consulting, and various asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Kevin Spray is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Morgan Stanley, CAPTrust, and Cornerstone Capital Advisors. He is the owner of Brenneman Group and also manages finances and business decisions for Rejuve Aesthetics LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools and is notable for its municipal advisor affiliation and specialized retirement plan advisory programs.

Nathan Ollish is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Western Reserve Resources Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, Ollish serves as an officer on the board of The Well Community Development Corp, a nonprofit focused on community development in Akron, Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Irene Zurowski is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at firms including Impel Wealth Management and Valmark Advisers. Zurowski is also a licensed insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser 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 with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Robert Powers is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fairlawn, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since the early 2000s and operates under the Primevision Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, Powers owns and creates content for a YouTube channel focused on non-investment-related topics. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through custodianship by Pershing, offering a range of strategic and tactical investment models.

Daniel Rohr is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Uniontown, Ohio, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and using algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees.

Mark Peterson is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 34 years and has operated Peterson Financial Services since 1985. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Noah Festi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and small business operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, utilizing a combination of proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

David Peterson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2010. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

George Oschman is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2001, holding roles including Financial Consultant (2001-2006), Vice President Financial Consultant (2006-2018), and Vice President Wealth Management Advisor (2018 to present). With over 24 years of experience in wealth management, he focuses on helping clients make decisions to build, preserve, and transfer wealth. He and his team provide personalized service, broad wealth planning capabilities, and a wide array of investment options to address the complexities that come with wealth. Outside of his professional work, George enjoys beach activities, boating, concerts, cooking and baking, and golf.

Michael Crandall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 1999 and also serves as president of Crandall Tax Service Inc., a tax and accounting practice he has led since 1992. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Karl Elsass is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2005. He has been affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Elsass serves on several local nonprofit boards, including the Wadsworth Tax Incentive Review Council and Meals on Wheels of Wadsworth, and participates in community organizations such as the Wadsworth Rotary Foundation and the Wadsworth Schools Business Advisory Council. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, with various custody and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Ronald Barylak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016, including Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Lou Ray Associates and Corrigan Krause. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep solutions.

Tyler Westren is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes roles in a variety of industries such as retail and manufacturing. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.