Sean Hardy is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cleveland, OH, bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Hardy serves as a trustee for the Ruth E. Hopkins Irrevocable Trust. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Michael Zawatsky is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with multiple business ventures, including serving as COO of The Oasis Asset Management Group Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is a member and speaker for the Society for Financial Awareness, a nonprofit organization that provides financial literacy seminars. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining affiliated and third-party strategies under various program structures and custodial relationships.

Robert Lord III is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2020, he worked at Kennard Financial Services and was self-employed. Outside of finance, he serves as a volleyball official, officiating matches at various educational levels. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option.

Noel Elliott is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining MassMutual in 2025, he worked at Alto Financial Group and Family First Life. Outside of financial advising, he owns several businesses related to home health care, health insurance, and education, including a company that offers training for home health care certifications. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering various programs and educational seminars supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Benjamin Keiper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Pruco Securities, LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephen Mrozek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Willoughby Hills, OH, and has 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a consulting business assisting small to mid-sized companies with administration, personnel, and operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gene Fritzsche is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and Capital Securities of America. Outside of finance, he owns and oversees two pet containment businesses in Ohio. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to various third-party money managers.

Brent Affolter is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 license and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at MassMutual Investors Services since 2017 and previously held positions at MassMutual Life Insurance and MetLife Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales across life, health, disability, long-term care, and fixed annuities, and he owns an LLC for tax and business administrative purposes. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and tools, with implementation of recommendations arranged separately.

Michael Moore is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an account manager and sales representative for Ultimate Steel LLC, a manufacturer of steel products. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Omid Sattarian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and PNC Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the nonprofit organization Towards Employment in Cleveland, 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Lukz is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Advisory Services, and Avantax Investment Services for eight years, as well as at ValMark Advisers and ValMark Securities for three years. He is the owner and sole proprietor of Golden Financial Consulting, LLC, operating under the marketing name NIR. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and features diverse program options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Frank Ferritto is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2021 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Based in Cleveland, OH, he is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co. The DDK Group advises a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning and portfolio management services. The team employs both in-house and third-party managers to tailor strategies that align with client goals and risk tolerances, offering a variety of investment approaches including traditional and non-traditional allocations.

Jeremiah Brudno is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Susan Paolo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding the Series 66 designation and possessing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, accumulating a total of 11 years at those firms before joining Raymond James in 2023. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering non-discretionary financial planning and consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Maxwell Grundy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Mentor, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CarbonWeb, The Mormile Agency, and Ryan King Insurance & Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Fox is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Cleveland, OH, holding a Series 63 registration and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mass Mutual since 2000. Fox serves as a board member for the Cleveland Project Northern Ireland, contributing to strategic planning for the foundation’s future growth. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.

Thomas Arbeznik is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets before joining Baird in 2018. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.'s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group provides a range of consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and customized investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Brian Holmes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 34 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2009 and started a financial services business under the name Holmes and Associates Asset Management in 2008. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and investment strategies.

Daniel Rayl is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at American Portfolios for 16 years and operates Rayl Financial Services, a sole proprietorship offering tax, accounting, and investment services. Outside of advising, he is a member of Samaritan Ministries, a Christian healthcare organization, and serves as a poll worker and condo association board member in his community. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with various investment platforms and uses asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to tailor portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Joseph Cariello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2020 and previously held positions at Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank and Credit Agricole Securities (USA). Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.