Brian Gehlbach is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2018. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked with The Friendship Foundation from 2016 to 2018. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies designed for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shawn Gaiser is a Certified Financial Planner® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Baird, Key Investment Services, and KeyBank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

Jill Braford is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006, including her current tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers access to proprietary research, capital markets activities, and affiliated banking and lending programs.

James Tusoch is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In his role, he partners with clients to identify important life events and goals, providing guidance and education on various strategies to achieve their financial objectives. His professional experience spans several roles in the financial industry, including Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2020, CEO of Cornerstone Financial Partners from 2014 to 2016, and Business & Investment Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2014. James emphasizes building trust with clients and working collaboratively as a confidant to help navigate changing financial landscapes.

Samuel Capasso is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities Inc for over 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates an insurance business focused on the sales and service of life and annuity products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a wide range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supported by a large network of advisors and substantial assets under management.

Daniel Cotter Jr. is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008 and holds the Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Shawn Mccormick is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Financial Resource Center, where he provides financial services and prepares individual and small business tax filings. Mccormick has held roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and TMABNC, LLC and has entrepreneurial involvement outside finance as a member of a health food grocery business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.

Tyler Fasulo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, currently based in the Cleveland West office. He holds the CFP® designation and works closely with clients to assess their financial situations and connect them with appropriate resources to improve their overall financial health. Tyler joined Fidelity Investments in 2020 and has held several roles within the company, including Workplace Planning Consultant, Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and currently Planning Consultant. His experience within Fidelity has provided him with insight into various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management. Tyler holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial planning and advisory services. Further educational background and personal interests were not provided.

Lauren Odonnell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following three years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a skin care product sales consultant for Arbonne and is a commissioned notary public in Ohio. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Justin Trivisonno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, with plans incorporating market modeling techniques but requiring clients to implement and update them.

Philip Mercio is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2022, he worked for U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages a rental condominium in Ellicottville, New York. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies to each client’s risk profile.

Zachary Nero is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at several firms including American Global Wealth Management and 1st Responder Financial Advisors. Nero is based in Westlake, Ohio. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management supported by centralized custody and operational services.

Steven Rini is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the fundraising committee for the West Side Catholic Center and holds board and trustee positions in several family and healthcare-related investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning tools and portfolio modeling, offering a range of investment and financial solutions.

Matthew Grady is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2011 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 management, financial planning, and custody services within an integrated operational structure.

Ronald Jurczynski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strata Financial Group, LLC since 2003 and was previously associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Harrington Asset Management, Inc. He is also an insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs with access to model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Jonathan Kesselman is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 10-year tenure at UBS Financial Services Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including retirement plan consulting and model portfolio management, supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lindsay Kurowski is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Robert W. Baird and Blue Technologies. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Oravetz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Advisory Committee of Blessing House, a children’s crisis care center in Elyria, Ohio, where he monitors investment policy compliance and assists the Board of Directors in selecting investment managers. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Sponseller Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its planning process.

Darren Stephens is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with over 22 years of industry experience. He currently practices at Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax and Wealth Care Management. Outside of finance, Stephens has been involved in pump sales and distribution businesses for over 25 years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide independent advisory platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager approach with a range of portfolio management options and maintains over $256 billion in assets under management.