Tamika Thomas is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Capital Advisors and Carver Financial Services. Thomas also works as a paraplanner for Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, using tailored, non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced analytical tools.

Franklin Alltop is a financial advisor at Cetera holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles in a variety of service and retail industries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory network 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 combining affiliated and third-party strategies.

Alexandria Francis is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Gilmore Jasion Mahler, Ltd. Alexandria is currently based in Orange, Ohio. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to build model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and holds distinctive registrations such as with the CFTC as a commodity pool operator.

Kevin Cavanagh is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Concord Township, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2019 and also operates Kevin Cavanagh LLC, a copyediting business where he mentors students, including those at Pepperdine University, on their dissertations. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Cuyahoga County and Case Western Reserve University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, all under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Malchesky is a financial professional at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at AllState Insurance Company and Travelers Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a premium auditor at Travelers Insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management approaches, third-party money managers, and customizable strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Andrew Zalic is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Carver Financial Services, and previously spent twelve years at Mai Capital Management LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling in a non-discretionary advisory model and supports municipal finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Dave Molnar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP.) since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in professional bowling. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Bryan Thomas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Avantax, and Lighthouse Advisers, where he served as vice president. Outside of advising, he is a board member of the United Way of Lake County and co-founder of Avayla Solutions LLC, a mobile app business serving high school concessions and small venue markets. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and consulting services, managing over $256 billion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Howard Nock is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with PFSI Investment Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as a driver for ride-sharing services. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and an independent due-diligence process, providing a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining authority over its investment models.

Daniel Ciolek Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Chardon, OH. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he operated Danielciolek Asset Management and worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. from 2010 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Ryan Becker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Willoughby, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes a legal role at Tucker Ellis and involvement with DMG Group, part of Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Kyle Doom is a financial advisor with Edward Jones holding a Series 66 designation and four years of experience in the industry. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Kepler Group for three years and spent nine years with Joliet Public Schools District #86. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of nearly 23,701 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products.

Benjamin Simerly is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research and its affiliated entities since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an information technology services company, Grandview Ventures LLC, and works as a project manager at Baldridge Wealth Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using various portfolio management and model-based solutions.

Bradley Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities before joining Cetera in 2020. In addition to his advisory work, he is the sole owner of Royal Paladin Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, 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 affiliated and third-party managers.

Austin Vitello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and PFS Investments Inc., and he has also been involved with K&R Vitello & Associates. Outside of advisory services, he receives compensation related to sales of loan products and referrals for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is the sponsor and discretionary portfolio manager of a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and manages about $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based investment strategies.

Collin Martin is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2016. He has also held roles at Tower Square Investment Management LLC, Advanced Equities Asset Management, First Allied Asset Management, and First Allied Securities over the past 18 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Zappitelli II is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services prior to joining Cetera in 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he operates Zappitelli Financial Services, where he provides accounting and tax preparation, and he is also a certified Remote Online Notary for the State of Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party and affiliated money managers.

Travis Criblez is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Kissell Financial, LLC. Outside of finance, he owns Criblez Cue Sports, LLC, operating under the name Western Reserve APA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Rajdeep Chatterjee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in several family-owned and holding companies, including serving as CEO of Deep Investments, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling, and it supports both advisory programs and institutional consulting through a large advisor network.

Melanie Johnson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Highland Heights, OH. She holds a Series 63 designation and has 23 years of industry experience, having worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in sales of loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large-scale firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third parties, supported by custodial and trade execution services from Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.