Gregory Kopan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cetera and Vestax Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using various portfolio strategies and operational tools.

Thomas Gallagher is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2012. Gallagher also works as an insurance agent, specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, ongoing financial planning engagements and various investment programs.

Robert Thompson is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is involved in several community and nonprofit organizations, serving on finance committees and advisory boards, and teaches an introductory economics course as an adjunct instructor at Bowling Green State University. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers to implement customized portfolio strategies.

Jennifer Erickson is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual in 2018, she worked at ProMedica for ten years. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a legal contract review business under Jennifer Erickson JD LLC and serves as an insurance agent specializing in life, fixed annuities, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and event-driven planning services.

Vedo Candiello is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Perrysburg, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2001. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Logan Danzeisen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he held various roles at the University of Toledo, Purdue University, Great Lakes Seminars, and Sylvania Schools. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Randolph Roark is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors LLC and has experience in other fields including roles at Ephemeral Toast and Icon Collective College of Music. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Janice Von Der Embse is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sylvania, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Superior Federal Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2007, with earlier experience at The Huntington Investment Company and National Planning Corporation. She also serves as a notary public in Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies alongside various technology tools for operational support.

John Mckenty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Capital Management Strategies LLC and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., among others. Outside of finance, he is involved in coaching and fitness activities in Toledo, Ohio. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Abalos is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lambertville, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. 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 strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Angela Barney is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 1999 and has been associated with Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 1993. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance brokerage and is a member of Mosquito Fighters LLC, where she oversees marketing and finances. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning relationships.

Irshad Bannister is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and maintains involvement with J & Shad LLC. Bannister serves on the boards of Washington Local Schools and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, reflecting his participation in local nonprofit organizations. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing advisory services primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Thomas Briggs is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Toledo, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of advising, he is involved as an insurance agent and a partner in a business related to his office building. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to guide clients and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Karen Simpson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Toledo, OH, and has 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp and Wilcox Financial, each for seven years, before joining Morgan Stanley in 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a broad 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 scenario modeling.

Jarrod Hirschfeld is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameritas Advisory Services and Wilcox Financial. Hirschfeld also serves as president of Wilcox Sports Management, a non-investment-related support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a broad client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and supports advisory programs with tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling.

Tristen Stevens is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who joined the firm in 2024. He focuses on helping clients build personalized wealth management strategies that align with their individual goals and life priorities. His areas of expertise include college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to becoming a financial advisor, Tristen worked at Microsoft in Redmond, WA, where he supported small-to-medium sized businesses in purchasing and deploying technological solutions with artificial intelligence capabilities. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and Professional Sales from the University of Toledo and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Tristen lives in Temperance, MI with his wife, Alexis, whom he married in July 2024. Together, they enjoy traveling, camping, and spending time with friends and family. He participates in local hockey adult leagues and is involved with several organizations in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

James Rutledge is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His career includes roles at Merrill, Huntington Investment Company, and multiple divisions within Charles Schwab since 2019. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Matthew Detrick is a Wealth Management Advisor with the McHugh Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Toledo. He has been in the financial services industry since 2008, beginning his career at Merrill as a client associate. Matthew focuses on areas including legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income for retail, corporate, retirement plan, affluent, and high-net-worth clients. A Toledo native, Matthew earned both his Bachelor's in Business Administration and his Master's in Business Administration from the University of Toledo. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). Committed to his community, Matthew participates in volunteer activities and embraces a philosophy of working closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals. In his personal time, he enjoys golfing, rock climbing, and running.

Thomas Sullinger is a financial advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Toledo, Ohio. He and his team provide a range of wealth management services, leveraging the global resources of Merrill to support high-net-worth individuals and their families. Thomas's areas of expertise include college education planning, liquidity management, retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. He joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2022 and brings a broad understanding of financial markets and strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, where he also competed on the varsity golf team. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (CHFC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Outside of his professional work, he is involved with the First Tee - Lake Erie community organization.

Kevin Seegert is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and SII Investments Inc./Seegert & Seegert Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he serves on the board of directors for Nations Light Ministry and is chairman of the board for D&P Communications. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform featuring comprehensive financial planning, model-based asset allocation, and access to various managed account programs.