Ali Hakim is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, having joined UBS in 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, Hakim held positions at Penske Logistics, PNC Bank, and Telemus Capital, and has a background that includes work in education and logistics. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Beth Michel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment strategies constructed by its Chief Investment Office and third-party managers within Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Andrea Shea is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Jeffrey Kosek is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and operates The Kosek Organization, LLC, which manages business operational expenses. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs tools such as asset-allocation modeling and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a variety of investment types on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Charles Brennan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, Brennan is involved in managing investment-related activities, serving as a managing member and partner in several entities connected to real estate and recreation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques while offering diverse retail and institutional investment options.

Peter Carfagna is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lisa Moavero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated for 17 years before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and a broad platform of capital markets and lending products.

Bryan Fox is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ProEquities, Inc., Commonwealth Financial Network, and Harbor Financial Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he was involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a multi-manager platform with a range of program options.

Rickita Owens is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pepper Pike, Ohio, holding a Series 63 designation and with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has also worked at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in Studio Elevation LLC, a recreation business based in Cleveland. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institution that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and committee-driven investment estimates in its process.

Kyle Steinhauser is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for ten years. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Karen Springer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in Painesville, 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 investment advice. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jerwon Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, PNC Bank, and the Cleveland Municipal School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diverse portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Schaffer Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 1991 and also works with Waypoint West, LLC since 2025. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products and owns a rental property in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm’s advisers utilize asset allocation tools, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Nikolaus Wearsch is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in Carver Financial Services LLC and serves as CEO of W4 Tetons LLC, which manages his ownership in Carver Financial Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a notable emphasis on advisory and implementation-support services rather than discretionary management.

Tyler Bonar serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on creating customized financial strategies tailored to his clients' individual goals. Tyler is dedicated to helping busy professionals manage their investments and retirement planning through a proprietary financial modeling process that assesses progress toward achieving desired lifestyles. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as individual and corporate investment strategies and retirement income. Tyler holds a Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is affiliated with Merrill Lynch and actively participates in the Bainbridge Civic Club. Outside of his professional pursuits, Tyler enjoys basketball, golfing, hunting, and spending time with his family. He approaches wealth management as a financial GPS, aiming to guide clients from their current position toward their financial objectives.

Brandon Fritts is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC and Certinia. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Johnnycake Financial, a support company based in Mentor, OH. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory solutions and has specialized programs for small businesses and public finance clients.

Debora Venzor is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2017. Prior to UBS, she worked at The Effective Leadership Academy from 2015 to 2017. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Curtis Paul is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Chagrin Falls, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. for 35 years and held roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B.Riley Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Oberlin Rotary Club and participates in Rotary District 6600 activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kozak is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Pepper Pike, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing access to proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

James Levine is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 22 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a children's chess instructor. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various tools and third-party platforms to create portfolios across multiple asset classes.