Richard Vitello is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Willoughby, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory duties, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure while maintaining oversight of model selection and implementation.

Charles Schulz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services since 2004 and was associated with Carver Financial Services Inc from 2017 to 2024. Schulz is also involved as a limited partner in Carver Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

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-credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2005 and was previously with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in professional bowling. 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 services, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various account types.

Bryan Thomas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax, and he is involved as a board member for the United Way of Lake County. Outside of advisory work, he co-founded Avayla Solutions LLC, a mobile app for high school concessions and small stadium venues. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a large-scale multi-manager platform serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

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 who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Danielciolek Asset Management and Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., each for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Becker is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes time at Tucker Ellis and DMG Group, both before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse 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 delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing third-party asset managers and proprietary advisory tools.

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.

Bianca Marcellino is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chesterland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at The Huntington Investment Company, KeyBank, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Thrivent Financial. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Bradley Brown is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022, Cetera since 2020, First Allied Advisory Services from 2012 to 2020, and First Allied Securities from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory career, he is the sole owner of Royal Paladin Group, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create bespoke strategies.

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 and holds a Series 65 license, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2016 and has prior experience at Tower Square Investment Management, Advanced Equities Asset Management, and First Allied Asset Management. He is affiliated with Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.