John Lostoski is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at BrightEdge Technologies and Charles Schwab. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of third-party advisory models and services.

Kathleen Graham is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with OSAIC since 2024, previously working at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for 12 years. She also holds an insurance life license as a Senior RSSP at Securities America as part of her job duties. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services with various advisory platforms, utilizing tools like asset-allocation models and risk-tolerance questionnaires to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Matthew Adkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Brunswick, OH, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for nine years at the family business, Adkins Building Company, in commercial construction. He serves as an elder at Trinity Church PCA and acts as a mentor coordinator for a business networking group in Akron, OH. He also maintains a Professional Engineer's license and occasionally reviews design work for a water service company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branch offices.

James Mc Crone is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked at Carpenter & Associates and Highland Consulting Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he is employed at Panini's Bar and Grill in Willoughby, OH. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of third-party advisory models and offers services covering mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and select alternative investments.

Michael Leonakis is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years and briefly at OSAIC prior to joining Equitable Advisors. Outside of advising, he is the managing member of Cleveland Executive Consulting, LLC, a business established for payroll and business expense services. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives to deliver customized advisory solutions, frequently leveraging third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored programs.

Kristin Askey is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she operates under the DBA Stratus Advisors, contracting with various outside long-term care carriers. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach involves assessing client information and risk tolerance to align clients with suitable program models or discretionary managers, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Paul La Banc III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Ronald Barylak is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016, including Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. Prior to Schwab, he worked at Lou Ray Associates and Corrigan Krause. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 advisory services along with brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep solutions.

Bethany Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC based in Parma, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and John Adams/Adams, Gut, & Associates. She is the owner and registered agent of MindBodySoul&Money, LTD, a holding company with investments in local laundry businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Nathan Bowman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Independence, Ohio, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he was self-employed for five years and has held positions at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and local fire departments. He is also the owner of Archival Arms LLC, a non-investment business. Equitable Advisors serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Matthew Stephan is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Sage Solutions and taught at Walsh University from 2022 to 2026. Prior to his advisory career, he held various roles in education and other industries. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio programs, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Robin Gray is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Since 2022, he has served as a board member on the Medina Township Board of Zoning Appeals. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, operating with a large scale and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Matthew Zamorek is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held roles at Empower Advisory Group and Empower Retirement, among other companies. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in diverse sectors including logistics and retail. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individual and institutional clients.

William Quayle Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in North Royalton, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1982 and Primerica Financial Services since 1980. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in sales of investment-related products and receives compensation for referrals of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a wrap-fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Caden Garrido is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to his current role, he has experience in the food and beverage sector, including a position at Sauced Barbeque and Spirits. He has also worked at The Ohio State University and its student union. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Joseph Manocchio is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Strongsville, OH. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Fratarcangeli Wealth Management and Kisling, Nestico & Redick, as well as periods of unemployment and full-time study. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Bower is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Independence, OH, and has 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse portfolio strategies.

Marijan Pavicic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Strongsville, OH, holding the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent 19 years with Five Points Dentistry/Merit Dental. He is also involved as a life coach through Complete U, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a range of investment options.

Amelia Urbanik is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management who holds the Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated firms since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Journey of Faith Lutheran Church Council. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning across various topics, offering both one-time and ongoing planning engagements without discretionary portfolio management.

Kevin Buzek is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. and Securities America in various roles from 2006 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the American Legion, assisting with event setup and breakdown. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service. The firm provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on income stability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with a selective enrollment process that includes a range of managed account options.