Victor Perez is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Sara Larocco is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of experience at the firm and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been based in Canton, OH, and has worked in the industry for three years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chace Mckinney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, as well as positions outside finance with Harlem Globetrotters International Inc. and Howard Hanna Real Estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Kimberly Reichle is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and LPL Financial. She is also employed as an associate at Brenneman Group, a support company where she performs administrative duties. 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, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and supports advisory programs with advanced analytical tools and specialized services such as municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Steven Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and affiliated investment products through a network of more than 23,700 advisors nationwide.

Jeffrey Nist is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Huntington National Bank, LPL Financial, and M&T Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to deliver a broad range of advisory and market-facing services.

Antoinette Seymour is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Seymour serves on the membership committee of the Norton, Ohio chapter of Kiwanis International and is involved in the Norton City Schools levy finance committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Chase Piatko is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Massillon, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Ameriprise, Raymond James Financial Services, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning and asset management using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as divorce planning and estate-settlement services.

Jonathan Kurcsak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2020 before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Maegan Francis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CNO Services LLC and Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience working in the hospitality industry. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ashley Ivons is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She assesses the financial needs of individuals and their families to help them make decisions aligned with their short and long term goals. Ashley serves as the main contact for performance forecasting tools that assist with income planning in retirement and potential long-term care costs. Ashley holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus in Corporate Finance from The University of Akron and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. In addition to her professional work, Ashley is involved with community organizations such as Keep Akron Beautiful and The Autism Society of Greater Akron. Outside of work, she enjoys boating, camping, cooking, golfing, hiking, music, spending time with her family, volleyball, and yoga.

Adam Yekin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Buckeye, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2017 before joining Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc., where he served from 2017 to 2020. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Samantha Heisley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Massillon, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked for eight years in the automotive sector with Waikem Auto and Diehl Auto. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Josh Kaluzne is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Akron, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked for Wayne Homes from 2016 to 2019. He is also a co-owner of J & C Management Holdings LLC, where he manages mortgage payments and property repairs. 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. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated services including trust, mutual funds, and securities-based lending.

Bo Fisher is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Hartville, Ohio. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently transitioned into the advisory field following a career that includes six years at The J.M. Smucker Co and eleven years of service in the United States Marine Corps. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Christine Sanor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Navarre, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2007 and leads the Sanor Wealth Group, a financial advisory practice established in 2018. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Poh, a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work, as well as specialized advisory programs.

Douglas Baltzer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2005 and holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates DBALTZER LLC, a limited liability company based in Navarre, OH. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and fiduciary services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kris Brenneman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of the Brenneman Group, a support company based in Uniontown, Ohio. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports clients through a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Christian Lashbrook is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Cengage Group, Apex Systems, and Bearing Distributors Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and advisory services under a fiduciary standard.

Karen Jeske is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its predecessor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, since 2002. Jeske serves as an advisory committee member for St. Luke Lutheran Community, a long-term care assisted living facility. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses and integrates planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separate planning and investment services.