George Williams is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2015. Prior to that, his work history includes positions at Eliza Bryant Housing and Robert Half. He is also involved in sales of investment-related and home-related products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, employing model-driven strategies primarily managed by third-party asset managers. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Thomas Minnick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and twelve years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Blackstone Wealth Management, and Legacy Investment Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Brian Sutphin is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Equitable Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Symetra. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides clients approaching or in retirement with tailored, non-discretionary retirement income planning recommendations based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Diana Meller is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the professional designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Diana earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. Her role focuses on providing financial planning and investment advisory services to clients.

Nathan Thomas is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He is the owner of Marathon Financial Services and serves on the board of Achieve Adoption as treasurer. Thomas is also a co-author of a book and is involved with the Kent State Community Board as a volunteer and board member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of program structures and investment options.

Lee Krabill is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Dennis Liddle Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2002 and Raymond James Financial since 2009. Liddle serves as a committee member on the Barberton Community Foundation’s Finance, Investment, and Economic Development committees. He is also the owner and president of DGL Financial Services LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting and portfolio management across a large network of advisors.

Andrew Petros is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including PK Financial, Thrivent Investment Management, and Brightline LLC. He also has experience in finance-related roles at Ohio University and DHL Supply Chain. 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 through a large network of affiliated advisors, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing across a range of investment products.

Norman Mays is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding 11 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Chelsie Gibson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2013 to 2023 before joining Raymond James in 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Bull Run Ventures LLC, an entity created to develop office space for her Raymond James practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting and supports a wide advisor network with specialized programs including municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA consulting services.

Kyle Langerman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Prior to that, he was associated with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Casey Beswick is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated team to deliver tailored retirement advice.

Gregory Pospichel is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cullen Financial Advisors and EisnerAmper LLP. He is also the owner of a CPA sole proprietorship providing tax preparation and planning services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, through a large network of affiliated advisors offering brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing multiple third-party platforms and investment products.

Sean Dobbins is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Jerome Rieke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Akron, OH, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Christopher Naples is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Hudson, Ohio, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Michael Darby is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2005 and is involved in the Cuyahoga Falls City School Finance Committee, where he consults on strategies to increase outside revenues for the local school board. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs analytical tools and a non-discretionary approach tailored to client goals, and it maintains specialized municipal advisory capabilities and innovative employer advisory programs.

Anthony Nicodemo is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales through his own business activities. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Sharrock is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and continues with Cetera. Sharrock is also a licensed fixed insurance agent and operates a financial services business under the name Foster-Sharrock and Company. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Sungki Leemaster is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Akron, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance since 2016 and has been involved in life insurance sales since 2000. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with portfolio construction tools and access to third-party money managers.