Jeffrey Urbin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Avon Lake, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PNC Investments from 2015 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Mike McDermott is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2024. He has progressed through several roles within the company, including Investment Consultant, Financial Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate, all during his tenure beginning in 2022. In his current role, he works with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and preferences. His expertise includes investment planning, risk management, and retirement strategies. Mike emphasizes building lasting relationships with clients based on trust and transparency. His approach involves guiding clients through complex financial decisions with confidence. Outside of his professional work, Mike has interests in cars, fitness, football, social events with friends, reading, and traveling.

Julie Taylor is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates who holds the Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, ValMark Advisers, Inc., and Resource Strategies. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee and power of attorney for her mother-in-law’s trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through a variety of investment approaches and affiliated resources.

Anna Gerber is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed as a retail store clerk at Ann Taylor in Westlake, Ohio. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Chad Vidovich is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. His professional role involves collaborating closely with clients to understand their unique financial circumstances and to simplify complex financial concepts. He utilizes Fidelity's resources and platform to create and implement effective financial plans tailored to individual needs. With over twenty years of experience in the financial advisory industry, Chad has held several positions including Vice President and Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2003 to 2021. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Charter One Securities, UBS PaineWebber, and American Express Financial Advisors between 2000 and 2003. Outside of his professional life, Chad's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, exploring food culture, playing golf, and traveling.

Christina Stein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages a rental property in North Ridgeville, OH. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and scenario modeling, offering advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Kevin Doss is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2006. Doss serves as a board trustee for Ashland University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management and platform solutions.

Jordan Buck is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he develops engagement strategies tailored to support each client's unique planning needs. He has been in this role since 2021. Prior to this, Jordan worked as a Participant Services Representative at Charles Schwab from 2018 to 2021. His professional experience centers on client engagement and financial planning strategies. Outside of his professional work, Jordan enjoys gardening, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and soccer.

Patricia Kelley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2007. Patricia serves as a corporate roundtable member for the Corporate Sustainability Network at Cleveland State University and has acted as a trustee for the Sisters of the Humility of Mary charitable trust. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Scott Gehlbach is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, portfolio management services, and planning for special needs, endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Scott works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals and changing market conditions. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and maintains the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Scott emphasizes a client-focused approach supported by Merrill's extensive resources to help clients pursue their envisioned futures. A native of Northeast Ohio, Scott lives in Rocky River with his wife, two children, and their German shepherd. He enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a Cleveland sports fan. His personal interests include boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, racquetball, and skiing. Scott also actively participates in community volunteering in line with Merrill’s tradition of community involvement.

Scott Bauchmoyer is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2004 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2019. Scott focuses on helping clients develop potential solutions and providing investment guidance for individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. With over 18 years of experience, Scott specializes in managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. He emphasizes a relationship-based approach, working closely with his clients to create customized plans that use the present to help secure their future based on their unique priorities. Scott holds the designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Scott earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing from Miami University. He lives in Avon with his wife, Sadie, and their two children. Scott is active in his community and serves as the Secretary on the Board of Directors for Fedor Manor. He also dedicates time to volunteering with local organizations supporting seniors.

Amanda Penitz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored financial planning and consulting through non-discretionary wealth advisory services and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Chadwic Schmeltzer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a local nonprofit supporting a school wrestling program. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, strategic multi-asset model portfolios, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Nathan Petersen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2012. Petersen serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Bay Mens Club and is a Trustee for the Bay Rockets Association, both community organizations in Bay Village, Ohio. 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 recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jean Raab is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services since 2011. Prior to UBS, Jean has been associated with Mcdonald Investments Inc. since 1996. Outside of advisory work, Jean serves on the advisory committee for St Mary Choice Food Pantry, providing guidance on organizational activities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor portfolios. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Alexander Ruiz serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he partners with clients to offer strategic, goal-based financial guidance aimed at building, protecting, and growing wealth with confidence and peace of mind. He focuses on a holistic approach to wealth management that connects all aspects of his clients' financial lives. With expertise in areas such as retirement planning, college education funding, legacy planning, liquidity management, and socially responsible investing, Alexander works closely with individuals, families, and businesses. He applies Merrill's goals-based wealth management methodology to translate complex financial concepts into clear and actionable strategies designed to preserve and grow wealth over time. Alexander holds a Bachelor's Degree from Case Western Reserve University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional duties, he values family, friendships, and maintaining a balanced life. His personal interests include baseball, cooking, football, music, and spending quality time with his family, which inform his emphasis on trust, consistency, and long-term relationships with his clients.

Eric Heilmann is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001 and previously worked with Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at EPIK Wealth Holdings LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Karl Kniely is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. He integrates insights from Merrill with banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to provide flexible wealth management approaches responsive to changing market conditions. Karl holds a Bachelor's Degree from Cleveland State University and has earned the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He also participates in community organizations through volunteer work, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of engagement in the communities it serves.

Helene D'andrea is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brian Sullivan is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets based in Westlake, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services Inc. and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages a part-time rental property in Hilton Head Island, SC. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs and customizes investment strategies based on clients’ Advisory Risk Profiles, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers along with various portfolio management options.